Calling All Huskies! Join us in the MLK Commons to kick off Homecoming 2026 with pride and purpose! 

Come celebrate with:

• Homecoming Court 2026 Announcement
• Paint the Windows Student Org Contest Winners
• 2026 Pride with Purpose Shirts for Sale
• A performance by Samba Batucada
• Free popcorn
• Homecoming photobooth
• Donations accepted for No Huskies Go Hungry, our campaign to support the Huskie Food Pantry, Huskie Harvest, and Edible Campus gardens.

And don’t miss a special Homecoming feature:

NIU Percussion Ensemble presents “Huskie Sound Garden”

1 – 2 p.m. | MLK Commons (between Founders Library & HSC)

A sound bath experience inspired by Brian Eno — featuring gongs, windchimes, handbells, rain sticks, and more, set against a rich digital soundscape. Bring a blanket, chair, yoga mat, book, or a friend and immerse yourself. Audience participation is welcome!

Free and open to the public.