Events

Saturday, August 26

Corn Fest

Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 46th year, the festival will...

muddy hands

Join our NIU Team on an adventure to conquer Tough Mudder. Build trust and camaraderie with your fellow teammates as you go up against legendary obstacles,...

Transfer Student Social

Calling all transfer students! This one is just for you! Join us in celebrating your transfer student journey by wearing your previous school’s gear for a...

Northern Illinois University logo

Interested in learning more about how UNIV 301: Braven Leadership and Career Accelerator course can help jump start your career? Visit us today to receive...

Corn Fest Corn Boil

The Chuck Siebrasse Corn Boil serves up free steamed sweet corn from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (or when corn runs out) at the corner of 4th St and Lincoln Hwy....

Color Run

Starting at the Campus Recreation Center parking lot, you can walk, run or roll the mile-long course while being showered in colorful powder. The event will...

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball vs Illinois

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball vs Illinois TV: ESPN+ Streaming Video:...

Welcome Holmes Lighting Ceremony

Celebrate the start of the fall semester during Week of Welcome (WOW) at Holmes Student Center Lighting Ceremony! Head to the MLK Commons to get pumped up...

Welcome Holmes

NIU cannot wait to celebrate your return to campus - Welcome Holmes, Huskies! This Week of Welcome (WOW) event will take over the Holmes Student Center—every...

Corn Fest

Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 46th year the festival will...

Saturday, August 26