Events

Friday, October 7

Connecting & Resourcing Empowered Women

Bain’s CREW Program is designed for sophomore/second year undergraduate women with exceptional leadership potential. As a member of Bain’s CREW, you will: ...

Latino Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Latino Heritage Month at NIU with a range of fun and educational events and activities, now through Oct. 15. See full event calendar

NIU Homecoming 2022

Make plans to come home to NIU and enjoy the 115th Homecoming festivities! We have the oldest homecoming in the state and one of the oldest in the country,...

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Warhawk Fall Invitational

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Warhawk Fall Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?id=15883

SHPENIC

SHPE NIU is hosting our annual SHPEnic on October 7!! Join us for a casual field day with free tacos, outdoor activities, and DJ! NIU SHPE ALUMNI...

Math Assistance Center (MAC) Open

Free, in-person tutoring is available to all students with a OneCard in the Math Assistance Center (MAC), located in DuSable 326. There, you can drop-in...

Dissertation Defense - Valerie Moreno-Tucker

"'If I Had Felt Comfortable or Accepted, I Would Have Made More Progress': A Phenomenological Investigation into the Experiences of LGBTQ+ Persons in...

10 AM
Virtual Event
Shadow of a puppet seen through a screen.

From popular music to traditional dance, this exhibit collaboration with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies considers the role of performance in...

Intramural Sports Tabling

Come visit us in the Holmes Student Center. Feel free to ask us any questions about Intramural Sports on campus. If you would like, we can even sign you up...

Department Earth, Atmosphere and Environment Graduate Colloquium - Virtual Lecture

Dr. Kimberly Van Meter, Professor at Pennsylvania State University will give a lecture entitled "TBD"

11 AM
Virtual Event
Alumni Association Awards Luncheon (invitation only event)

The NIU Alumni Association annually recognizes the achievements of outstanding alumni at this luncheon, with award recipients being selected based on...

Mission outside

All students are welcome to come play bingo every first Friday of the month in Club 1895 to win great prizes!

Mission in library

Bring your laptop and lunch and join us as we learn from Jamie Schumacher about the ways the Huskie Commons, NIU’s institutional repository, can increase...

Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science Graduate Colloquium - Virtual Lecture

Dr. Paul Gustafson, Professor at University of British Columbia will give a lecture entitled "TBA"

1 PM
Virtual Event
Student Government Association Senate Meeting

The Senate meets every Friday at 2 pm except for when the University is closed. Meeting locations will vary, so please refer to the NIU Events Calendar or...

Student Government Association Senate Meeting

The Senate meets every Friday at 2 pm except for when the University is closed. Meeting locations will vary, so please refer to the NIU Events Calendar or...

Fannie Ruth Patterson

Join the NIU community for the naming ceremony of Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex, formerly known as New Hall. Fanny Ruth Patterson was the first African...

Department of Physics Graduate Colloquium - Seminar

Dr. Howard A. Baer, Professor at The University of Oklahoma will give a seminar entitled "Weak Scale Supersymmetry After LHC Run 2 and WIMP Search Results."

Richard A. Flournory Homecoming Inclusion Reception and Award Ceremony

The first reception called the “Minority Reception” was held on March 20, 1990 and hosted for two years in Chicago. In 1992, the Minority Reception moved to...

Campus Tour for Alumni and Community Members

Welcome home, Huskies! NIU Admissions is excited to host the official alumni tour on behalf of the university. The campus tour will depart from the Holmes...

Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Northern Illinois University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2022 has been announced. The 2022 class includes seven student-athletes: Amy Foulke...

Golden Huskies 50 Year Reunion Reception

Join other graduates from the Class of 1972 and take a walk down memory lane at this evening reception meant to celebrate these graduates. Registration is...

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball vs Bowling Green - Black Out

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball vs Bowling Green - Black Out Streaming Video: https://niuhuskies.com/watch/?Archive=6585&type=Live Tickets:...

Pizza, Paint and Sip party with Chelsea McGhee Studios

Chelsea McGhee Studios is coming to NIU's Holmes Student Center for a Pizza, Paint and Sip! All ages are welcome to come paint a pre-sketched canvas at this...

Bonfire

Get pumped for Saturday's game at the Homecoming Bonfire and Kick Back! Enjoy food, performances, DJ, inflatables and more. Get ready to cheer our Huskies on...

Black Alumni Variety Show

Come see your favorites from back in the day. This talent show will feature a special guest host, other artists and your favorite alumni performers.

NIU Wind Ensemble

Thomas Bough, conductor Bryan A. Flippin, conductor and graduate assistant, NIU bands Erica Bough and Lt. Colonel Bryan Miller, guest conductors Festive...

SBA Casino NIght

Save the date as we kick off Homecoming Weekend with Casino Night hosted by the Student Bar Association on Friday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. Additional...

Much Ado About Nothing

by William Shakespeare The School of Theatre and Dance's adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing is set in a brothel where the women run the household and the...

An Evening With Lewberger

Lewberger is Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, and Hughie Stone Fish. This handsome 3-man comedy band based in Los Angeles, CA, got a standing ovation on...

An Evening with Lewberger at the Egyptian Theatre

Lewberger is Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, and Hughie Stone Fish. This handsome 3-man comedy band based in Los Angeles, CA, got a standing ovation on...

Black Alumni Social at Four Seasons Sports

After the Black Alumni Variety Show, join us for bowling, music and good vibes at Four Seasons.

Friday, October 7