Events

Wednesday, February 8

Black Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating Black Heritage Month at NIU with a range of fun and educational events and activities throughout February. See full event calendar

CURE Registration Open for Presenters and Judges

Conference on Undergraduate Research and Engagement (CURE) Registration Information All CURE presenters must register by March 10, 2023. NIU faculty,...

Virtual Event
NIU Recreation: Mind-Body Bingo

During the month of February, complete the Mind-Body Bingo card to win prizes. Mark 5 squares in a row to win an NIU Rec Blender Bottle. Complete all...

Outlook Email Basics workshop

In this workshop, we will discuss the basic features of email with Outlook: creating emails using the different options of CC/BCC; public vs. private;...

8:30 AM
Virtual Event
RHM Staffing Solutions Meet & Greet Table

RHM Staffing Solutions is hosting an information table in the Barsema Hall Haribo Commons to discuss potential internship opportunities in Business...

University Writing Center (UWC) Open

Free, in-person and online tutoring is available to all NIU students and staff at the University Writing Center (UWC). You can schedule appointments at least...

Blackboard

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM This webinar is designed to provide you easy step-by-step...

10 AM
Virtual Event
CliftonLarsonAllen Meet & Greet Table

CliftonLarsonAllen will host an information table in the Barsema Hall Haribo Commons to discuss potential internship and full-time positions in accountancy.

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Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Willie Nelson, all country music giants, formed a group after each had established a stellar career as...

10 AM
Virtual Event
Positively NIU:  Making Every Interaction Count

All NIU faculty and staff play a critical role in teaching, mentoring, and caring for our students and colleagues. Balancing this focus on “high touch”...

10 AM
Virtual Event
UPS Meet & Greet Table

UPS will host an information table in the Barsema Hall Haribo Commons to discuss potential full-time opportunities in sales.

Huskie Closet

An initiative of the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, the Huskie Closet provides free clothing for NIU students. Students are also invited to donate...

Restorative Justice: A Kenyan Perspective

Professor Dan McConkie will discuss how America’s criminal justice system is so focused on punishment that it pays little attention to something much more...

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Celebrating Black History Month: Understanding the Intersections of Race and Gender. This interactive, collaborative event will discuss topics related to...

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Since our beginning, over 20 years ago, LLI has offered Notables, weekly talks by experts, most often NIU faculty. We continue the series this winter. A full...

1 PM
Virtual Event
Strategies for Finding Internships and Jobs

Interested in putting your skills and academic preparation to work? Learn the basics of the internship and job search process. This workshop focuses on how...

1 PM
Virtual Event
Valentine's Day Card Decoration

#Huskies, come have fun creating and personalizing a card for Valentine's Day. Meet some fellow #NIUHuskies and enjoy some complimentary snacks. Feb 8,...

Outlook Email Basics workshop

In this workshop, we will discuss the basic features of email with Outlook: creating emails using the different options of CC/BCC; public vs. private;...

1:15 PM
Virtual Event
Technology

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM The Digital Media Studio in CITL features two innovative...

Career Choice Basics

Do you have a lot of interests without knowing what career they might add up to? Are you having difficulty coming up with any career ideas? Do you need help...

3 PM
Virtual Event
Join Ignite! Self-exploration and advocacy for individuals age 10 to 16

Ignite is a student empowerment program developed by RAMP and designed for students (age 10 to 16) with a disability diagnosis who want to learn more about...

Archery Club Meeting

Come test your archery skills! Open to all skill levels: from those who have never held a bow in their life before, to the expert archer who would give...

Food on shelf

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...

Leveraging LinkedIn for Internship and Job Fair Success Workshop

Learn to use LinkedIn to prepare for the Internship and Job Fair. Research employers, find recruiters, utilize connections for advice, and more. To follow...

5 PM
Virtual Event
DREAM Action's Pal-Entines Activity

Celebrate all things LOVE: for your friends, your s/o, your family, or yourself! We'll have material to paint, make cards, and snacks for yourself and your pal!

Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball vs Akron

Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball vs Akron TV: ESPN+ Radio: WDKB 94-9 FM Streaming Video:...

NIU Esports League of Legends: NIU vs Central Michigan

​​​​​​Support NIU Esports as they compete in the 2023 Esports Collegiate Conference season! All matches are streamed LIVE to our Twitch. Current Students can...

Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow

Saturday Night Live cast members and comedians Devon Walker and Michael Longfellow will perform live, Wednesday, February 8, FREE, exclusively for NIU...

crate climbing

Offered through April due to popular demand. Experience what crate climbing is all about. This challenging activity involves stacking and scaling crates as...

Wednesday, February 8