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Get the Scoop on the Soup: NIC participates in “Souport the End of Homelessness”

The Sentinel

Hundreds in the community gathered together last Thursday to “Souport the End of Homelessness” at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. This annual fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul raises money for the Warming Center, emergency shelter, housing and support for those in the community experiencing homelessness or a crisis. “When businesses, nonprofits, and indivi

Everyone’s a winner at “Night at the Library”

The Sentinel

Student Nicolette White is on a winning streak here during her first semester at NIC. “I won two raffle prizes tonight and I won the Instax Polaroid Camera a couple weeks back,” White said during the Molstead’s “Night at the Library” event on Wednesday. “If I win the grand prize tonight, I think I’m going […] The post Everyone’s a winner at “Night at the Lib

Filling the Gaps – IDVR Supports Students Beyond the Classroom

The Sentinel

For North Idaho College students navigating a disability alongside school and employment, support may extend beyond the resources available on campus. The Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR), also commonly referred to as “Voc-Rehab,” works with individuals with disabilities to overcome barriers to employment, but its services can also help stu

Good times at the “FUNbrary” Make & Take: Personalized backpack bling

The Sentinel

Have you heard of “FUNbrary?” If you haven’t yet, you are missing out on some truly amazing events that Molstead Library is hosting! The Molstead Library is committed to bringing the fun, turning the North Idaho College library into…. a FUNbrary. Last Wednesday I finally had a spare moment between classes, and I took that […] The post Good times at the “FUNb

Community conversation & dinner, history performance to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary at NIC

The Sentinel

North Idaho College will host two events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution Day that are free and open to the public at NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus. “North Idaho College is excited to host these events to celebrate our shared history as a nation and to foster community dialogue […] The post Community convers

Ready, Set, Socialize — OOPS Brings Students Together Through ‘Speed-Friending’

The Sentinel

Students gathered in the SUB on Wednesday for rounds of “Speed-Friending,” moving between tables and using conversation prompts to get to know one another. “I came here because it can be really hard to push yourself out of your comfort zone and make new friends,” first-year student Emma Young said. Marie Macher with student disability […] The post Ready, Set

New American Indian Student Center Opens in Sub

The Sentinel

This semester, NIC has officially unveiled its new American Indian student center. Formerly located in the basement of the Student Union Building, the new expanded and renovated center is on the SUB’s second floor. Featuring murals painted by local Coeur D’Alene tribe artist Valerie Adrian, along with other decor from Cookie Allan, the center is […] The post

Center for New Directions’ student-mom group kicks off semester

The Sentinel

Members of the Center for New Directions (CND) met for their student-mom support group on Thursday for the first time this semester. “I started this group back in 2022 when I became the director of CND,” Louisa Rogers said. “I wanted these amazing women I was meeting to be able to meet each other as […] The post Center for New Directions’ student-mom group k

Buddhist nuns plan return visit to NIC

The Sentinel

North Idaho College will host two Buddhist nun speaker events again this fall on Sept. 15 and 16 in the Student Union Building on the Coeur d’Alene campus. Both talks are free, open to the public and hosted by the NIC Cardinal Reads Committee. Food and drinks will be provided. “Ask Before You […] The post Buddhist nuns plan return visit to NIC appeared first

Join the club: the inside scoop at NIC Club Fair

The Sentinel

NIC’s club leaders gathered together on Wednesday to introduce students to their organizations. The Student Union Building began bustling around noon, tables lined the dining hall, but students weren’t there for lunch, they were there for a taste of what NIC clubs had to offer. “I’m really glad I came; this was cool,” NIC student […] The post Join the club:

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