Wear your red and black,  get ready to cheer for the Huskies, and join us before the football game at Mission's Grove.

Mission’s Grove features alumni-owned Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling and Waterman Winery & Vineyards, along with a variety of unique and eclectic food trucks that will appeal to all ages. Come and socialize with representatives from: 

• The College of Business
• The College of Education
• The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
• The College of Health and Human Sciences
• The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• The College of Visual And Performing Arts
• The Marching Band Alumni Council
• University Honors Program and Research Rookies
• The Latino Resource Center and the Center for Latino and Latin American Studies.
• Asian American Resource Center
• Center for Greek Life
• Golden Huskies
• The Huskie Food Pantry

An undisputed highlight will be “Mission's March,” as the NIU Huskie Marching Band will accompany Mission to Huskie Stadium, 30 minutes prior to kickoff.

This year we're also providing a special opportunity to meet fellow NIU Greek alumni at an exclusive tent in Mission’s Grove.  The first 200 attendees will receive a free beanie or drink in exchange for their contact information, an NIU Greek Pin (limited quantities) and a raffle for exciting prizes. Greek Alumni are also invited to gather to lead Mission’s March from Mission’s Grove to the Stadium at 1:45pm. Come to this exciting event and enjoy the opportunity to meet with friends, access to food and beverage trucks, and view the renderings of the future Center for Greek Life.

In addition, Donations for the Huskie Food Pantry Homecoming Fundraiser will be accepted at this event.