Events

Thursday, March 24

2022 NIU Business Olympics

We welcome more than 160 high school students from three states who registered for the 2022 NIU Business Olympics! The event will be held April 2nd and is...

Virtual Event
Student Cycling

Accumulate as many miles as possible in the month of March to receive prizes. Report your outdoor bike or indoor spin miles weekly to Josh Perez via email at...

Northern Illinois University Women's Track and Field at Texas Relays

Northern Illinois University Women's Track and Field at Texas Relays https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?id=15551

Northern Illinois University Women's Track and Field at Texas State Invitational

Northern Illinois University Women's Track and Field at Texas State Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?id=15552

Pi Day Fun Run

If you multiply it by the diameter of a circle, you can calculate the circumference. It starts with 3.14 but continues forever, never repeating and never...

Virtual Event
Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month. The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center has planned many events to celebrate, including: guest speakers, panel discussions,...

Black and white photograph of women scientists working in a lab

A Virtual Exhibit in Celebration of Women’s History Month, March 2022. “The Way of Progress was Neither Swift nor Easy” honors women of science and their...

Virtual Event
Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting

The Board of Trustees meeting is available to be viewed as a live stream on Zoom. To view specifics about each board meeting, visit...

9 AM
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Mission in library

Congratulations on your admissions! Do you know what you need to submit to move forward? Join the Director of International Admissions to hear of your next...

9 AM
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NIU shield

This four-session class will introduce attendees to an assortment of Abe Lincoln’s friends, family members and political associates. Most pre-date his time...

Dissertation Defense - Giselle Betts

"A Semiotic Phenomenology of Consumptive Pedagogy by College Instructors within a General Education Program." Dr. Laura Ruth Johnson

10 AM
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Dissertation Defense - Hana Ali M Alturki

"A Case Study of Using Social Media for ESL Learning: Experiences of Saudi International Students on the Use of Blogs as a Collaborative Learning Platform to...

Huskies, Get Hired!

Master the Huskies Get Hired (HGH) online system to find openings for on campus employment, off campus part-time jobs, internships, and jobs for after...

10 AM
Virtual Event
Technology

Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Screencasting is becoming an increasingly common tool for...

11 AM
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Ellington's: Baja Salad, Chicken and Vegetable Fajitas, Pinto Bean Soup and Sweet Corn Bread

Today's Menu: Baja salad.Chicken and vegetable fajitas.Mexican pinto soup.Mexican rice.Corn and flour tortillas.Mexican sweet corn cake.Ellington's offers...

GAA Silent Art Auction Show

NIU's School of Art and Design is hosting a Silent Art Auction Show at Backspace Gallery located on the first floor of the Jack Arends visual arts building....

Biennial NIU School of Art and Design Faculty Art Show

EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 14 (Closed during NIU Spring Break March 13-20) Shown every two years, this invitational exhibit features recent artwork and...

Serving Up Knowledge; An American in Moscow: Experiences in Russia Before and after the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Honors Sponsored Event)

Quinn Carolan will discuss some of the Western sentiments in Moscow before our mass exodus, perceptions of Putin's declaration of support for independence...

CISLL Writing Retreats

Spring 2022 writing retreats are scheduled for the 2nd Friday of each month from 3-4pm and the 4th Thursday of each month from 1-2 pm. Dates and times are...

1 PM
Virtual Event
NIU shield

Many southerners have written histories of the U.S. Civil War. The results of their works were generally celebrations of the sacrifices by the soldiers in...

Huskies Supporting Huskies

Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Friends are often the first people someone will talk to about...

2 PM
Virtual Event
Information Interviewing: Gaining the Insider’s Perspective on Your Career

You might have read about your career on websites. You might be taking classes to learn the terminology and career basics. But until you’ve talked with...

2 PM
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University Cash Workshop (formerly Managing and Handling Cash)

This workshop is designed for staff with direct responsibility for handling and depositing cash and for those who manage cash operations. This session will...

2 PM
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Dissertation Defense - Hannah Baker

"Exploring the Intersection of Nursing Home Culture, Improvement, and Documentation-Related Attitudes." Dr. Jennifer Gray

3 PM
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Food Hubs - Innovation Conversation

Ken Meter, MPA, president of Crossroads Resource Center. Ken Meter is one of the most experienced food system analysts in the U.S., integrating market...

Biological Sciences Graduate Colloquium - Dr. Ana Davidson

Dr. Ana Davidson from Colorado State University will give a seminar entitled "Ecological Roles and Conservation Challenges of Burrowing Mammals in the...

Capstone Boot Camp Workshop 4: Writing a Research Proposal

Before you begin working on a project, you often have to compile a document that outlines your plan for how you will complete your work. This workshop will...

3:30 PM
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Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Colloquium - Virtual Seminar

Dr. Anna Davidson, Professor at Colorado State University will give a seminar entitled "TBD"

3:30 PM
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Isaac Hawn's Thesis Defense

Thesis Defense Title: Methods of Computing the Global Optimum of Non-Convex Objectives

LEPF Graduate Education Programs Virtual Open House

Interested in advancing your career in education as a school district leader? Join us for a virtual open house to explore programs starting in fall 2022...

4 PM
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LEPF Graduate Education Programs Virtual Open House

Interested in advancing your career in education as a school district leader? Join us for a virtual open house to explore programs starting in fall 2022...

4 PM
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New Hall Special Dinner  - Stranger Things

Join us at New Hall for a "Stranger Things" themed special dinner. There will be an ice cream sandwich bar, chicken and waffle sandwiches, and more!

Huskie Food Pantry

The Huskie Food Pantry is open to all NIU students at the Chick Evans Field House. Students should bring their OneCards. Entrance into the Food Pantry is...

NIU Autism Caregiver Group In-person Meeting: RAMP

The NIU Autism Caregiver Group is delighted to welcome Jessica Wexell from RAMP for an information session on RAMP’s unique services. RAMP is a non-profit,...

Engineering Graduate Program Info Night - virtual

Increase your earning potential and career trajectory by pursuing a graduate degree in engineering or engineering technology. At our one hour virtual...

5:30 PM
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Yoga students in class

Are you feeling stressed out? You are not alone! Clear your head with us as we focus on breathing, relaxation, and calming the body. This class...

SGA Executive Candidate Debates

At this event, students will have an opportunity to get a first in person look at the Executive candidates running in this years election. Following question...

Working out on a step

Who knew stepping could be so fun? We did! You will not want to miss out on this one. In this class, you will improve your cardiovascular health along...

Canceled-Daniel Pesca, guest composer/pianist recital

Tickets may only be obtained at: https://niumusic.universitytickets.com/ Also available on Live Webcast at: https://www.niu.edu/music/performances/index.shtml

Vocal Health for Clinical Professionals

The School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders Graduate Colloquium is excited to host Elizabeth Lanza, a speech-language pathologist at the...

7:30 PM
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Vocal Health for Clinical Professionals

The AHCD Graduate Colloquium is excited to host NIU alum Elizabeth Lanza, M.A., CCC-SLP for this virtual event! Ms. Lanza will teach NIU students how to...

7:30 PM
Virtual Event

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