Events

September 29 - October 28, 2023

Friday, September 29

"Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..." Exhibition

Visit our galleries 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Last day for undergraduates to change a first-half-semester or full-semester course from credit to audit or from audit to credit (Fall 2023)

Last day for undergraduates to change a first-half-semester or full-semester course from credit to audit or from audit to credit (Fall 2023)

Last day for undergraduates to request a first-half-semester course withdrawal through advisor (Fall 2023)

Last day for undergraduates to request a first-half-semester course withdrawal through advisor (Fall 2023)

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

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Indiana Hoosier Invitational

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Indiana Hoosier Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23772&sport_id=14

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Western Michigan Invitational

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Western Michigan Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23773&sport_id=14

President Staff Fellow application deadline

The Office of the President seeks to identify a member of the Supportive Professional Staff or Operating Staff interested in serving a year-long professional...

Academic Leaders Who Mentor Well

This workshop will be held on Friday, September 29, 9:00-10:30 a.m. in Room 315 in Altgeld Hall. Deans, Associate and Assistant Deans, Chairs, Associate and...

Academic Leaders who Mentor Well Workshop

Academic Leaders Who Mentor Well workshop will focus on strategies on effective pairing of senior faculty mentors with junior faculty mentees; and strategies...

Good Food

The Pick Museum of Antropology gallery is open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday. "Good Food" highlights food issues in northern Illinois and outlines what...

Photography exhibition: CREATE & DISCOVER Belonging in STEAM

This exhibition features color photographs of individuals who have been historically excluded from STEAM fields. The exhibition was created by NIU...

Northern Illinois University Women's Cross Country at Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite

Northern Illinois University Women's Cross Country at Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23757&sport_id=10

Teaching

Friday, September 29, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM When courses aren’t created with students with disabilities in...

12 PM
Virtual Event
Effective Mentorship: Discovering Tools to Enhance the Mentoring Experience

This presentation is open to all faculty and will take place on Friday, September 29 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room of the Holmes Student Center....

Faculty Mentoring Orientation

Effective Mentorship: Discovering Tools to Enhance the Mentoring Experience will take place on Friday, September 29 from 1-2;30 p.m. in the Heritage Room of...

Dissertation Defense--Alister Tencate

"A High-Precision Electron Emission Model: Computational Methods for Nanoscale Structures." Dr. Bela Erdelyi

Interviewing Essentials

The purpose of an interview is to see if you and the company will be a good fit for each other. This is an opportunity to follow up on the information...

3 PM
Virtual Event
CISLL Fall Kickoff

Guest speaker, Jennifer Krizman, will present "The languages we speak impact how we listen: Biological mechanisms and insights." Cookies and coffee will be...

Department of Physics Graduate Colloquium - Seminar

Dr. Richard Hill, Professor at University of Kentucky will give a seminar entitled "TBA."

Culture Sharing Concert

In this concert, the performers will perform classical songs, English pop songs, Korean pop songs, and traditional Korean drums.

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball vs Miami

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball vs Miami Streaming Video: http://niuhuskies.com/showcase?Live=6161 ...

Mathias Tacke, Faculty Violin Recital-"Bach for Two"

Ticket are only available before the event. Tickets are not available at the door. William Koehler, piano, Faculty Emeritus Prelude in B minor BWV...

School of Theatre and Dance presents: Rage Play

Written by Nandita Shenoy "Three women stand over the man they’ve killed, struggling to understand how it happened and why he keeps coming back to life....

Saturday, September 30

"Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..." Exhibition

Visit our galleries 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Last day for students to waive Student Health Insurance

Student taking 9 or more credit hours are automatically billed $1,296.00 for student health insurance for fall 2023. You can find out more information...

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

Northern Illinois University Men's Tennis at ITA All-American Championships

Northern Illinois University Men's Tennis at ITA All-American Championships https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23842&sport_id=7

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Indiana Hoosier Invitational

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Indiana Hoosier Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23772&sport_id=14

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Western Michigan Invitational

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs Western Michigan Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23773&sport_id=14

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a program designed to equip adults with the knowledge and skills needed to provide support to youth experiencing mental...

Good Food

The Pick Museum of Antropology gallery is open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday. "Good Food" highlights food issues in northern Illinois and outlines what...

NIU Autism Caregiver Group at STEMFest

The Autism Caregiver Group is hosting a booth at this year’s STEMFest on NIU’s campus in DeKalb. Please visit us to learn more about our group, autism, and...

STEMFest 2023

Join us for free family fun celebrating science, technology, engineering and math. Science demo shows, interactive activities and expert speakers help you...

Northern Illinois University Football at University of Toledo

Northern Illinois University Football at University of Toledo TV: ESPNU Radio: WDKB 94.9 FM, SportsFan 1330 AM, The Varsity Network Streaming Audio:...

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball vs Miami

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball vs Miami Streaming Video: http://niuhuskies.com/showcase?Live=6162 ...

Second Annual Anime Film Festival

Come to the historic Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb and enjoy the beauty and imagination of anime at the Second Annual NIU Anime Film Festival. This...

School of Theatre and Dance presents: Rage Play

Written by Nandita Shenoy "Three women stand over the man they’ve killed, struggling to understand how it happened and why he keeps coming back to life....

Sunday, October 1

Employee Tuition Waiver deadline for fall 2023 semester

The employee tuition waiver application form has recently been updated and is available on the Human Resource Services website. Completed waivers should be...

Virtual Event
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

Northern Illinois University Men's Golf vs Badger Invitational

Northern Illinois University Men's Golf vs Badger Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23744&sport_id=5

Northern Illinois University Men's Tennis at ITA All-American Championships

Northern Illinois University Men's Tennis at ITA All-American Championships https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23842&sport_id=7

Art in the Park

Experience the beauty of art amongst the wonder of nature while providing valuable exposure and support to local artists. A variety of visual artists will...

Northern Illinois University Women's Soccer at Akron

Northern Illinois University Women's Soccer at Akron TV: ESPN+ Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/4ddff9b8-0c37-430a-9226-bf56c99d2598 ...

School of Theatre and Dance presents: Rage Play

Written by Nandita Shenoy "Three women stand over the man they’ve killed, struggling to understand how it happened and why he keeps coming back to life....

Monday, October 2

CISLL PoP Grant Application Deadline

The 2023-2024 Proposal or Pilot (PoP) Grant is designed to assist CISLL faculty affiliates in developing research or service-oriented grant proposals for...

Virtual Event
Intramural Sports Second Quarter Registrations Open

Registration for the first set of Intramurals are now open and teams can create their teams. We offer leagues in basketball, badminton, indoor soccer, table...

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

Northern Illinois University Men's Golf vs Badger Invitational

Northern Illinois University Men's Golf vs Badger Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23744&sport_id=5

Northern Illinois University Men's Tennis at ITA All-American Championships

Northern Illinois University Men's Tennis at ITA All-American Championships https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23842&sport_id=7

Starting Strong Workgroup

Monday, October 2, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM WRITING CENTER | GRAD STUDENTS | ONLINE A motivational morning...

University Writing Center (UWC) Open

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

"Chaos in a Warm Village" - Jack Olson Gallery Exhibition

“Chaos In A Warm Village” reflects and illustrates the diversity and complexity of the African American community. Jesse Howard depicts a story about the...

Photography exhibition: CREATE & DISCOVER Belonging in STEAM

This exhibition features color photographs of individuals who have been historically excluded from STEAM fields. The exhibition was created by NIU...

Sounds like Puerto Rico!

Sounds like Puerto Rico! with Bomplenera Live performance workshop by Bomplenera telling the history of Bomba, the significance, rhythms and dance from...

Zotero for Citation Management: Basics

This workshop will introduce you to Zotero, a free citation management tool that allows you to collect citations for your research, save the associated PDFs,...

12 PM
Virtual Event
Edible Campus Meal Prep

Join us for FREE meal prep sessions! No kitchen? No problem. Join us in the kitchens of the NIU School of Nutrition and Dietetics to prepare delicious,...

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...

2 PM
Virtual Event
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
David Hochberg

Learn how to prepare for your financial future and how to build credit and wealth as a college student. Join celebrity guest (and NIU alum) David Hochberg...

Orientation Leader Information Session (Virtual)

Thinking about joining the Orientation team for next summer? Attend a virtual info session to hear what being an Orientation Leader is all about! At the...

5:30 PM
Virtual Event
Latinx Kahoot! Game Night

Get your game on! It's Kahoot night with the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies.

NIU Esports Pick-Up Games: Overwatch 2

Join us for an epic battle in Overwatch! This laid back game night is open to players of all skill levels and you’ll have a blast with friendly competition!...

line drawing of a lotus flower

A weekly, art-based, mindfulness skills group for all experience levels. Mindfulness is a skill that enables your mind and body to be fully present in the...

Northern Illinois University Men's Soccer at Marquette

Northern Illinois University Men's Soccer at Marquette TV: FloSports Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/3oQX1vw ...

ski and snowboarder in Colorado

Outdoor Adventures will head to Jackson Hole, WY in January. See event for more details and registrations. Come to the information meeting to meet the...

Tuesday, October 3

"Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..." Exhibition

Visit our galleries 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

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

Northern Illinois University Men's Tennis at ITA All-American Championships

Northern Illinois University Men's Tennis at ITA All-American Championships https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23842&sport_id=7

Responsible Conduct of Research Series

Earn a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) transcript notation! Graduate students can earn a notation on their transcripts that they are certified in the...

12 AM
Virtual Event
Rec Fitness: Small Group Training

Want to have fun and have a great workout led by a personal training in a small group format? Be led through traditional set and rep style strength...

University Writing Center (UWC) Open

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

NIU Continuing and Professional Education Logo

This lecture series will pick up where the previous one left off, describing the contributions of · Michelangelo as a major figure of both the High and late...

"Chaos in a Warm Village" - Jack Olson Gallery Exhibition

“Chaos In A Warm Village” reflects and illustrates the diversity and complexity of the African American community. Jesse Howard depicts a story about the...

Good Food

The Pick Museum of Antropology gallery is open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday. "Good Food" highlights food issues in northern Illinois and outlines what...

Photography exhibition: CREATE & DISCOVER Belonging in STEAM

This exhibition features color photographs of individuals who have been historically excluded from STEAM fields. The exhibition was created by NIU...

Huskie Closet

ALL HUSKIES are invited to stop by the Huskie Closet to shop for FREE casual and career clothing, shoes, and outerwear -- volunteer opportunities available...

Teaching

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Join colleagues for a reflective and lively discussion about how...

12 PM
Virtual Event
Assessment Circle: Book study of Advancing Assessment for Student Success

Join colleagues for a reflective and lively discussion about how to humanize assessment to support equitable student success. We will read Advancing...

12 PM
Virtual Event
Lowden Hall- Home of Research and Innovation Partnerships

The Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS) will host a virtual brown bag series this October to share information about the division and how...

12 PM
Virtual Event
Studio A Cafe

Enjoy lunchtime performances from local musicians every first Tuesday at our DeKalb studios. Refreshments will be provided. Our October guest is Erik C....

 ***ON-LINE *** NAVIGATE Alerts/Referrals Virtual Drop-In Session

This session is geared toward advisors, faculty and staff who have questions about Navigate's Alerts/Referrals feature for students in need of additional...

1 PM
Virtual Event
Teaching

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Perseverance is important for student success. In this workshop...

NIU Continuing and Professional Education Logo

Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. These sessions will be introduced by an LLI member. September 12, Willrett Flower Co. September 19, 26, Byers Brewing...

SciENcv Live Training

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will require the use of SciENcv to prepare biographical sketches and current & pending (other) support for proposals...

Study Tables

Come study with Student Support Services!

Archery Club Meeting

The Archery Club meets weekly. All NIU students of all skill levels are welcome.

Rec Fitness: Small Group Training

Want to have fun and have a great workout led by a personal training in a small group format? Be led through traditional set and rep style strength...

Guest Speaker: Host & Creator of "The Banh Mi Chronicles" Podcast

Join us in listening and learning from the host & creator of "The Banh Mi Chronicles" podcast!

Procrastination Café

Procrastination Café is a focused space for you to set goals and complete your assignments. Included is a menu of nutritious snacks, a relaxing Reward Zone...

Avalon String Quartet

Tickets must be purchased online. Tickets are not available at the door. Faculty Recital Blaise Magnière, violin, Richard O. Ryan Endowed Chair in...

NIU Esports Valorant vs Ohio

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

Wednesday, October 4

"Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..." Exhibition

Visit our galleries 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

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

Dissertation Defense--Cheryl Manning

"Methods for Investigating Geo-STEM Learning Ecosystems: A Case-Study of Illinois Earth Science Teachers." Dr. Nicole LaDue

Send Silence Packing logo

Counseling and Consultation Services is excited to bring Send Silence Packing to campus this year. For more than a decade, the Send Silence Packing® display...

University Writing Center (UWC) Open

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

NIU Continuing and Professional Education Logo

This course covers four main topics: the history of Islam, diverse cultures of Islam, and Islam and the Western World. There will be introductions to the...

"Chaos in a Warm Village" - Jack Olson Gallery Exhibition

“Chaos In A Warm Village” reflects and illustrates the diversity and complexity of the African American community. Jesse Howard depicts a story about the...

Good Food

The Pick Museum of Antropology gallery is open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday. "Good Food" highlights food issues in northern Illinois and outlines what...

Photography exhibition: CREATE & DISCOVER Belonging in STEAM

This exhibition features color photographs of individuals who have been historically excluded from STEAM fields. The exhibition was created by NIU...

Online Teaching

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM In face-to-face courses, instructors can break students into...

11 AM
Virtual Event
Dissertation Defense--Lauren McNeela

"Building from the Family Stress Model: Examining the Role of Maternal Impulsivity and Neighborhood Collective Efficacy on Adolescent Psychological...

11 AM
Virtual Event
Food Truck Wednesdays

Come out for lunch, a meet-up or grab your afternoon pick-me-up. Local food trucks will line the street on Normal Road in front of the MLK Commons Wednesdays...

Graduate Student Professional Development Lunch: The Challenges & Opportunities of AI for Grad Students

Presenter: Dr. Andrea Guzman, Department of Communication The use of artificial intelligence has grown substantially as academics have integrated...

Santería in Cuba — Guest Speaker: Jean-Christophe Leroy

Lecture/performance on Afro-Cuban music: Exploring the meanings of music in Santeria, performed and presented by Jean-Christophe Leroy. Learn about the...

All-Majors Internship and Job Fair

NIU Career Services' All-Majors Internship and Job Fair provides an opportunity for students and alumni to connect with employers for internships and...

Dissertation Defense - Keri Alioto

“Leaving My Mark in White Spaces”: A Critical Qualitative Case Study Exploring Black/African-American Undergraduate Women’s Perceptions of the Campus...

1 PM
Virtual Event
LLI: Notables

Since its beginning, LLI has featured weekly talks by experts, primarily NIU faculty. We’ve learned about topics from ancient Rome to swarming robots. This...

SciENcv Office Hours

Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) is an electronic system that allows researchers to prepare key personnel documents required for federal...

What's Popping in PEO?

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Location: TEAMS Join us for an interactive discussion on being...

Communicating without Words

This training session will focus on the role, importance, and nuances of non-verbal communication. With a focus on the biological, psychological, social and...

**ONLINE** Q&A on Transitioning Blackboard Organizations to the Ultra Course View

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM In alignment with our ongoing transition to the Ultra Course...

Huskie Closet

ALL HUSKIES are invited to stop by the Huskie Closet to shop for FREE casual and career clothing, shoes, and outerwear -- volunteer opportunities available...

Huskie Food Pantry Open Session

The Huskie Food Pantry is open to students every Wednesday and Thursday (excluding Thanksgiving week) until finals week at the Chick Evans Field House. If...

boats on rack at lagoon

Our on-site, hourly rentals at the East Lagoon continue through the beautiful fall. Take a break on Wednesdays with a paddling session. It's an easy process...

Adult Chess Club

Chess enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to the Adult Chess Club. Whether you are an experienced player wanting to be challenged or a complete...

leap logo

The Lean & Agile Community of Practice (L&AP) is a vibrant and dynamic community for professionals passionate about improving their skills and knowledge in...

STEM Café: Ethics, Creativity and the Impacts of Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT, DALL-E and other generative AI technologies are changing the face of human creativity and impacting professions in marketing, art and literature....

NIU Jazz Orchestra & NIU Jazz Ensemble

Tickets must be pre-purchased prior to event. Tickets are not available at the door. Reggie Thomas, director, NIU Jazz Orchestra Rodrigo Villanueva,...

Thursday, October 5

"Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..." Exhibition

Visit our galleries 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

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

Rec Fitness: Small Group Training

Want to have fun and have a great workout led by a personal training in a small group format? Be led through traditional set and rep style strength...

Blackboard

Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Blackboard Ultra Course View is modern and intuitive with...

Dissertation Defense - Melissa Dudic

"Perceptions on Detracking Secondary Mathematics Classes and Individual and Collective Teacher Efficacy Beliefs for Teaching in Heterogeneous, Inclusive...

9 AM
Virtual Event
Operating Staff Council

Operating Staff Council (OSC) meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. All meetings are in-person and...

University Writing Center (UWC) Open

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

Students in dining hall

**ONLINE** Congratulations on your admissions! Do you know what you need to submit to move forward? Attend this session to hear of your next steps. Come with...

9 AM
Virtual Event
NIU Continuing and Professional Education Logo

Recently, there has been a growing international enthusiasm for the repatriation of cultural objects to their “rightful origin.” However, much of the current...

"Chaos in a Warm Village" - Jack Olson Gallery Exhibition

“Chaos In A Warm Village” reflects and illustrates the diversity and complexity of the African American community. Jesse Howard depicts a story about the...

Good Food

The Pick Museum of Antropology gallery is open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday. "Good Food" highlights food issues in northern Illinois and outlines what...

Photography exhibition: CREATE & DISCOVER Belonging in STEAM

This exhibition features color photographs of individuals who have been historically excluded from STEAM fields. The exhibition was created by NIU...

Expressive Arts Self-Discovery 10-week Group

This group will be limited to 10 participants and will be in-person only. Art encourages creativity, reduces stress, and increases engagement. Explore your...

Dissertation Defense - Jessica Hurt

"Retention of Teachers of Color in Predominantly White Suburban Schools." Dr. Tiffany Puckett

12 PM
Virtual Event
Dissertation Defense--Nancy Deegan

"Some of My Best Friends Are Librarians": A Case Study of Community College Faculty Perceptions and Usage of the Academic Library." Dr. Katy Jaekel

12 PM
Virtual Event
Dissertation Defense--Naina Richards

"Perceptions of Mental Health Support Services Among South Asian Students." Dr. Katy Jaekel

1 PM
Virtual Event
NIU Continuing and Professional Education Logo

Just as Freudian and Jungian psychologies have enriched our understanding of the arts, the psychedelic-based psychology of Stanislav Grof adds another. This...

Dissertation Defense - Andrew Vondran

"Middle School Grow Your Own Teaching Program." Dr. Benjamin Creed

2 PM
Virtual Event
Careers in Student Affairs Month Huskie Huddle Networking Social

A fun afternoon filled with snacks, music, and good conversation. Hosted by the Department of Counseling and Higher Education and the Division of Student...

Dr. Laura Gentry - NASA Harvest

Join us as we talk to Dr. Luara Gentry the Director of water quality science at the Illinois corn growers association. We will be touching on her focus on...

Northern Illinois University Women's Soccer at Eastern Michigan

Northern Illinois University Women's Soccer at Eastern Michigan https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23685&sport_id=13

Study Abroad 101

If you want to learn more about the study abroad programs offered at NIU, you are invited to attend one of our Study Abroad 101 sessions where a study abroad...

Huskie Closet

ALL HUSKIES are invited to stop by the Huskie Closet to shop for FREE casual and career clothing, shoes, and outerwear -- volunteer opportunities available...

Huskie Food Pantry Open Session

The Huskie Food Pantry is open to students every Wednesday and Thursday (excluding Thanksgiving week) until finals week at the Chick Evans Field House. If...

LGBTQ+ Trivia Night: LGBTQ+ History Month

In honor of LGBTQ+ History month, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center invites you to join us for a night of LGBTQ+ History trivia that includes pop...

TRIO Student Support Services Open House

Meet the Staff of Student Support Services Connect with fellow TRIO Peers Learn more about the program and services

Rec Fitness: Small Group Training

Want to have fun and have a great workout led by a personal training in a small group format? Be led through traditional set and rep style strength...

leap logo

The Lean & Agile Community of Practice (L&AP) is a vibrant and dynamic community for professionals passionate about improving their skills and knowledge in...

standup paddleboard yoga

Breathe in, breathe out, experience yoga on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) floating in the pool. SUP is a fun activity that challenges your balance and...

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball at Ohio

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

NIU Esports Valorant 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 watch...

School of Theatre and Dance presents: Rage Play

Written by Nandita Shenoy "Three women stand over the man they’ve killed, struggling to understand how it happened and why he keeps coming back to life....

Friday, October 6

"Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..." Exhibition

Visit our galleries 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

First Friday DeKalb

Join our LHM celebrations in downtown DeKalb.

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

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs UW-Whitewater Warhawk Invitational

Northern Illinois University Women's Tennis vs UW-Whitewater Warhawk Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23774&sport_id=14

Healthy Gaming Day

Learn how to support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of esports players on NIU Esports' Healthy Gaming Day! Join us on Friday, October 6 for...

Good Food

The Pick Museum of Antropology gallery is open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday. "Good Food" highlights food issues in northern Illinois and outlines what...

Photography exhibition: CREATE & DISCOVER Belonging in STEAM

This exhibition features color photographs of individuals who have been historically excluded from STEAM fields. The exhibition was created by NIU...

Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment Graduate Colloquium - Lecture

Dr. William Chapman, Professor at Scripps Insitution of Oceanography will give a lecture entitled "Deep-learning Applications for Environmental Science."

 CSEAS Lecture Series: Hao Phan

“Poetry of Transnational Immigration: Phan Nhiên Hạo’s Reading” Hao Phan Southeast Asia Curator, Northern Illinois University Libraries Hao Phan (Phan...

Coping Skills Workshop (Virtual)

Come join the Counseling and Consultation Services team as we practice and learn skills for coping with the difficult emotions that can arise during...

1 PM
Virtual Event
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student Open House

Calling all prospective speech-language pathology graduate students! The time to apply to graduate school is approaching! NIU's Master of Arts in...

History of the Book Series

The History of the Book Seminar Series is an interdisciplinary realm of study that includes printing and publishing, materials and technologies of the book,...

leap logo

The Lean & Agile Community of Practice (L&AP) is a vibrant and dynamic community for professionals passionate about improving their skills and knowledge in...

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball at Kent State

Northern Illinois University Women's Volleyball at Kent State TV: ESPN+ Streaming Video:...

hike

Explore DeKalb County's Forest Preserves. Join us for an exciting series of First Friday Evening Hikes at various stunning forest preserves throughout...

NIU Philharmonic Orchestra

Tickets must be purchased online prior to event. Tickets are not available at the door.

School of Theatre and Dance presents: Rage Play

Written by Nandita Shenoy "Three women stand over the man they’ve killed, struggling to understand how it happened and why he keeps coming back to life....

Saturday, October 7

"Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..." Exhibition

Visit our galleries 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

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

Lean Six Sigma - Yellow/Green Belt Workshop

A certificate in Lean Six Sigma prepares you to eliminate waste or inefficiency in your workplace. If you are a professional working in a hospital, a...

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a program designed to equip adults with the knowledge and skills needed to provide support to youth experiencing mental...

Good Food

The Pick Museum of Antropology gallery is open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday. "Good Food" highlights food issues in northern Illinois and outlines what...

Paint the Windows

We’re kicking off Homecoming Week with NIU’s Paint the Windows! Organizations around campus are assigned a window space and given the weekend to decorate it...

School of Theatre and Dance presents: Rage Play

Written by Nandita Shenoy "Three women stand over the man they’ve killed, struggling to understand how it happened and why he keeps coming back to life....

Northern Illinois University Football at University of Akron

Northern Illinois University Football at University of Akron TV: ESPN+ Radio: WDKB 94.9 FM, SportsFan 1330 AM, The Varsity Network Streaming Audio:...

Northern Illinois University Men's Soccer at Drake

Northern Illinois University Men's Soccer at Drake TV: ESPN+ Streaming Video:...

Sunday, October 8

Huskie Food Pantry Homecoming Fundraiser

Help support the Huskie Food Pantry during our 116th Homecoming. Throughout the week of Homecoming, the Huskie Food Pantry is conducting a fundraising...

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 2023

Make plans to come home to NIU and enjoy the 116th Homecoming festivities Oct. 8 to 15! We have the oldest homecoming in the state and one of the oldest in...

horseback riding

Join us for a trip to the Rock River Valley. We will hike and explore White Pines Forest State Park as well as take a horseback trail ride at White Pines...

Paint the Windows

We’re kicking off Homecoming Week with NIU’s Paint the Windows! Organizations around campus are assigned a window space and given the weekend to decorate it...

Northern Illinois University Women's Soccer vs Miami

Northern Illinois University Women's Soccer vs Miami Streaming Video: http://niuhuskies.com/showcase?Live=6140 ...

Monday, October 9

BOT and Presidential Professorships Nomination Deadline

Nominations for the 2024 Board of Trustees and PresidentialProfessorships are now being accepted. Please consider nominating a colleague for one of these...

Career Conversations: Careers in Fundraising and Development

Our diverse alumni and friends will discuss their jobs in the nonprofit, government, and for-profit sectors and will talk about the transition from college...

Virtual Event
Huskie Food Pantry Homecoming Fundraiser

Help support the Huskie Food Pantry during our 116th Homecoming. Throughout the week of Homecoming, the Huskie Food Pantry is conducting a fundraising...

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 2023

Make plans to come home to NIU and enjoy the 116th Homecoming festivities Oct. 8 to 15! We have the oldest homecoming in the state and one of the oldest in...

Northern Illinois University Men's Golf vs Purdue Fall Invitational

Northern Illinois University Men's Golf vs Purdue Fall Invitational https://niuhuskies.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=23745&sport_id=5

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Join us for a week of insightful exploration and celebration as we proudly present the 2023 College of Business Poster Symposium, held during Homecoming...

University Writing Center (UWC) Open

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

"Chaos in a Warm Village" - Jack Olson Gallery Exhibition

“Chaos In A Warm Village” reflects and illustrates the diversity and complexity of the African American community. Jesse Howard depicts a story about the...

kids in nature

Embark on an outdoor journey where your child will enjoy wonders of nature and learn skills and principles of Leave No Trace. Offered in collaboration with...

Photography exhibition: CREATE & DISCOVER Belonging in STEAM

This exhibition features color photographs of individuals who have been historically excluded from STEAM fields. The exhibition was created by NIU...

Homecoming Kick Off

Calling all Huskies! Gather in the MLK Commons as we kick off Homecoming week. Come ride the trikes, play outdoor yard games and purchase your 2023 Pride...

Zotero for Citation Management: Advanced

This workshop will cover more advanced features of Zotero, such as group libraries, using the Zotero plug-in for Word, and using tags and other advanced...

12 PM
Virtual Event
Edible Campus Meal Prep

Join us for FREE meal prep sessions! No kitchen? No problem. Join us in the kitchens of the NIU School of Nutrition and Dietetics to prepare delicious,...

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
A Project-Management Approach to the Dissertation

**ONLINE** Many doctoral students struggle to make steady progress on their dissertations because they lack a well-articulated plan to manage the document’s...

3:30 PM
Virtual Event
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Colloquium - Lecture

Dr. Ling Zang, Professor at University of Utah will give a lecture entitled "1D Moleculare Self-assembly: Structure Control for Chemosensors and Beyond."

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The Lean & Agile Community of Practice (L&AP) is a vibrant and dynamic community for professionals passionate about improving their skills and knowledge in...

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A weekly, art-based, mindfulness skills group for all experience levels. Mindfulness is a skill that enables your mind and body to be fully present in the...

Tuesday, October 10

"Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..." Exhibition

Visit our galleries 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Huskie Food Pantry Homecoming Fundraiser

Help support the Huskie Food Pantry during our 116th Homecoming. Throughout the week of Homecoming, the Huskie Food Pantry is conducting a fundraising...

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 2023

Make plans to come home to NIU and enjoy the 116th Homecoming festivities Oct. 8 to 15! We have the oldest homecoming in the state and one of the oldest in...

Responsible Conduct of Research Series

Earn a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) transcript notation! Graduate students can earn a notation on their transcripts that they are certified in the...

12 AM
Virtual Event
Rec Fitness: Small Group Training

Want to have fun and have a great workout led by a personal training in a small group format? Be led through traditional set and rep style strength...

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Join us for a week of insightful exploration and celebration as we proudly present the 2023 College of Business Poster Symposium, held during Homecoming...

University Writing Center (UWC) Open

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

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This lecture series will pick up where the previous one left off, describing the contributions of · Michelangelo as a major figure of both the High and late...

"Chaos in a Warm Village" - Jack Olson Gallery Exhibition

“Chaos In A Warm Village” reflects and illustrates the diversity and complexity of the African American community. Jesse Howard depicts a story about the...

Good Food

The Pick Museum of Antropology gallery is open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday. "Good Food" highlights food issues in northern Illinois and outlines what...

Photography exhibition: CREATE & DISCOVER Belonging in STEAM

This exhibition features color photographs of individuals who have been historically excluded from STEAM fields. The exhibition was created by NIU...

CISLL Writing Retreat

Join the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Language and Literacy (CISLL) for a virtual writing retreat.

11 AM
Virtual Event
College of Education Tailgate Tuesday

Kick off NIU’s Homecoming week at the College of Education Tailgate event. You can look forward to games, lunch and prizes. Show your Huskie pride by wearing...

Dried pasta and veggies with the word "Ellington's" written on a wood-grain background.

Today's menu has an Asian theme. Enjoy: Chicken tempura in orange or General Tso's sauce.Fried rice.Chinese broccoli with garlic sauce.Vegetable egg...

Mental Health at Work

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: TEAMS Most people spend a quarter of their lives at work, making it one of the most important...

11 AM
Virtual Event
Huskie Closet

ALL HUSKIES are invited to stop by the Huskie Closet to shop for FREE casual and career clothing, shoes, and outerwear -- volunteer opportunities available...

**ONLINE** Integrating Social Justice Education in Your Course

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Historically, the classroom has served as a platform for social...

Lowden Hall- Home of Research and Innovation Partnerships

The Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS) will host a virtual brown bag series this October to share information about the division and how...

12 PM
Virtual Event
Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS) Brown Bag Series- Office of Research Devlopment (ORD)

Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships Brown Bag 101 Series The Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS) will host a virtual brown...

12 PM
Virtual Event
Chilling With Chase

In collaboration with NIU Counseling & Consultation Services, the Center for Student Assistance, and the Student Wellness Team, the CSA will be hosting...

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We will discuss the life and times as well as the conflicts between two leading philosophers of the last century. Wittgenstein developed what has come to be...

Study Tables

Come study with Student Support Services!

Archery Club Meeting

The Archery Club meets weekly. All NIU students of all skill levels are welcome.

Rec Fitness: Small Group Training

Want to have fun and have a great workout led by a personal training in a small group format? Be led through traditional set and rep style strength...

Developing a Great LinkedIn Profile Workshop

Create a LinkedIn profile that communicates your unique skills, accomplishments, and experiences to catch the attention of your connections and recruiters....

5 PM
Virtual Event
Homecoming Week/Prelude to the 20th Anniversary - Alumni Panel & Online Social

Join us for homecoming week and the beginning celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the AARC

5 PM
Virtual Event
Huskie Employee Happy Hour and Trivia Contest

Gather your colleagues and come test your knowledge about NIU by competing in the Huskie Trivia Contest. Join us for this fun evening in the Huskie Den of...

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The Lean & Agile Community of Practice (L&AP) is a vibrant and dynamic community for professionals passionate about improving their skills and knowledge in...

Procrastination Café

Procrastination Café is a focused space for you to set goals and complete your assignments. Included is a menu of nutritious snacks, a relaxing Reward Zone...

Smash from the Past II: A Retro Gaming Night and Melee Tournament

Join us for a night of retro gaming and a Super Smash Bros. Melee Tournament! Try your hand at games from the last four decades, spectate the competition or...

Smash from the Past II: Retro Gaming and Smash Bros. Melee

Join NIU Esports for a night of retro gaming and a Homecoming Super Smash Bros. Melee bracket! Try your hand at classic games from the last four decades,...

picture of artist with bright colored Vejigante Mask

Meet Chicago artist Lorimar Matos and create your very own vejigante mask. Come learn about the history and meaning behind vejigante masks and what inspired...

Fourth Annual LGBTQ+ Alumni and Friends Homecoming Virtual Social

Let's celebrate with Pride for Homecoming 2023, NIU LGBTQ+ alumni and friends! On Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will host...

6 PM
Virtual Event
picture of artist with bright colored Vejigante Mask

Meet Chicago artist Lorimar Matos and create your very own vejigante mask. Come learn about the history and meaning behind vejigante masks and what inspired...

NIU Esports Valorant vs Kent State

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

Wednesday, October 11

"Dialogue" and "The Remaining, Mourn..." Exhibition

Visit our galleries 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

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