NIU Faculty and Community and Campus Leaders are invited to attend, Together from the Start - a Community and Campus Welcome Luncheon.  Join together to welcome new DeKalb-area leaders along with new NIU leaders and faculty.  Make connections, build relationships and celebate the community-engaged partnerships that strenghen our region and support our student success. 

RSVP are required by August 10, 2026

Program:

Noon: Lunch

12:30PM Welcome by President Freeman and DeKalb Mayor Barnes followed by the introduction of new community and campus leaders, recognition of commuity-engaged faculty & community partners, and welcome of new faculty.