On Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., the NIU Alumni Association is providing a true family atmosphere within the NIUAA Homecoming Tent in 'The Yard,' located on the west side of Huskie Stadium.

Alumni, family and friends are invited to attend the pregame event at the NIUAA Homecoming Tent at no cost. Mission, Victor E. Huskie, the Huskie Marching Band and NIU Cheerleaders will visit The Yard, as well. Tickets for the NIU vs. Eastern Michigan football game, which begins at 1:30 p.m., can be purchased here.

Complimentary snacks and bottled water will be provided, along with a face-painting artist, balloon artist and a photo booth!

If it has been a while since you have been back on campus and would like to find out what is new with your respective college or groups, you can find them at the NIUAA tent, including:

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
  • Baja Car Student Group
  • Supermileage Car Student Group
  • Mars Rover Student Group
  • Formula Society of Automotive Engineers
• College of Health and Human Sciences
  • School of Military Science
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• College of Visual and Performing Arts
• Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• NIU Alumni Association Affinity and Volunteer Groups
• NIUAA Latino Alumni Council
• University Libraries