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Sexual Harassment, Assault and Relationship Experiences (SHARE) Survey

As an NIU student we need your voice. Help the university by taking the next few minutes to use your voice and complete the NIU campus climate survey called...

3/31
Virtual Event
So-Full Friday: Athletics and Activism

Throughout history, the events of the world have often intertwined with the events taking place around competition. In other words, “sticking to sports” has...

Transgender Pride Flag

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual celebratory event where communities from across the globe come together to honor transgender, genderqueer,...

Student Government Association Senate Meeting

The Senate meets every Friday at 2 pm except for when the University is closed. Meeting locations will vary, so please refer to the NIU Events Calendar or...

Tea with Trevon

Tea with Trevon is a virtual Instagram podcast program. This program will feature, Trevon Smith as the host. Trevon is a student staff assistant at the...

3/31, 2 PM
Virtual Event
geocache

Go on a modern-day treasure hunt when you join us for this geocache trip. Learn some basic land navigation skills while you hunt for treasure. You'll get to...

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...

4/3, 1 PM
Virtual Event
Huskie Fresh Cooking Class: Dijon Salmon with Rice Pilaf

Do you want to learn new cooking skills while making a delicious recipe? Then join NIU’s Nutrition Team for a beginner-friendly, hands-on cooking class using...

Huskie Fresh: Creamy Tomato Penne

Huskie Fresh is NIU’s meal kit service. We work to create and prepare sustainable, nutritious, flavorful dinners to help with life’s busy schedules. Our meal...

person meditating in a timer

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...

Coping Skills

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

4/4, 10 AM
Virtual Event
Northwestern Mutual

Join us, April 4th. NM Chicagoland is welcoming you to learn more about internship and fulltime career opportunities. Passport Credit will be awarded....

What I Embody

“What I Embody” is a creator-focused series where participants can reflect on how their LGBTQ+ and additional identities interact with life through art. Let...

Mitch working on a bike outside the Adventure Center

Having bike troubles? Stop by and see what we can do to help you out and get you rolling again. Basic services and advice provided including tire change,...

Networking: A Critical Skill for Career Success

A lot of people talk about the importance of networking for your career, but they don’t necessarily talk about how to do it. Consequently, networking can...

4/4, 4 PM
Virtual Event
AARC OHANA Series: AAPI Heritage Month Kick Off

Join us as we educate and Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month on NIU's campus! Guest speakers and performers include: Dr. Albert Chanthaboury, Stir Friday Night!,...

Procrastination Café

Interested in getting your work done? Come to our Procrastination Café, a focused space for you to set your own goals and complete those assignments you've...

children outside

Discover local parks and forest preserves with Illinois Master Naturalists Sarah Tobias and Christine Lagattolla. This six-week 4-H Spin Club is open to...

Huskie Closet

An initiative of the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, the Huskie Closet provides free clothing for NIU students. Students are also invited to donate...

happy women with green vegs

Join NIU Recreation nutrition coach Wyatt for a free virtual presentation, "Eating for Happiness: The Connection Between Our Mind and Our Plate," noon to 1...

4/5, 12 PM
Virtual Event
Interviewing - The Essentials Workshop

Learn to prepare for internship and job interviews by attending this one-hour workshop. We’ll cover steps to take before, during, and after the interview and...

4/5, 12 PM
Virtual Event
The Latinx Guide to Graduate School

Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales, Ph.D., associate professor, University of San Francisco, School of Education and Magdalena L. Barrera, Ph.D., vice provost for...

4/5, 6 PM
Virtual Event
full moon

Join us for a special opportunity to kayak on a full-moonlit night on the East Lagoon. Included in registration is boat rental, PFD, paddle and instruction. ...

crate climbing

Offered through April due to popular demand. Experience what crate climbing is all about. This challenging activity involves stacking and scaling crates as...

Customs & Border Protection - FEB/ GCRC Agency Spotlight

Please join us as we provide an in-depth look and understanding of this agency, the variety of career paths they can offer, as well as insight into the...

4/6, 11:30 AM
Virtual Event
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...

4/6, 12 PM
Virtual Event
Sexual Harassment, Assault and Relationship Experiences (SHARE) Survey Deadline

As an NIU student we need your voice. Help the university by taking the next few minutes to use your voice and complete the NIU campus climate survey called...

4/7
Virtual Event
Huskie Fresh: Asian Pork Bowl

Huskie Fresh is NIU’s meal kit service. We work to create and prepare sustainable, nutritious, flavorful dinners to help with life’s busy schedules. Our meal...

Spring Into Wellness. April 10-14, 2023.

Spring Into Wellness: A week of campuswide wellness, mental health and self-care events. Occurring April 10 to 14, 2023. View our schedule of...

Spring Into Wellness: Wellness Tabling Fair

Spring Into Wellness: A week of campuswide wellness, mental health, and self-care events. Occurring April 10 to 14, 2023. View our schedule of...

The Real Deal Series for Emerging Graduates: Transitioning from College into the Professional Workplace

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Location: Zoom Emerging graduates will gain insight about upcoming changes they are likely to experience as...

4/11, 1 PM
Virtual Event
An Evening with Thai American Author, VC Tang

Sponsors: NIU Thai Language Program, Thai Research and Teaching Endowment, CSEAS, CLAS, Office of the Dean, Office of ADEI, and AARC. Join us to learn about...

Flyer of event with pictures of loteria cards

Come play Lotería with the Latino Resource Center every month! What is Lotería? it a traditional card game similar to Bingo but we use images instead. There...

Chilling with Chase

Come relax with our new therapy dog, Chase, and learn some stress management tips.

boats on rack at lagoon

Our on-site hourly rentals at the East Lagoon are back. After Easter, every Wednesday throughout the spring and summer take a break with a paddling session....

Spring Into Wellness: Healthy Huskies Hangout

Spring Into Wellness: A week of campuswide wellness, mental health and self-care events. Occurring April 10 to 14, 2023. View our schedule of events. ...

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - FEB/GCRC Agency Spotlight

Please join us as we provide an in-depth look and understanding of this agency, the variety of career paths they can offer, as well as insight into the...

4/13, 11:30 AM
Virtual Event
Making It Do What it Do: Maximizing Your Liberal Arts Degree For Success

Dr. William McCoy, NIU English Alumnus and Director of the Rutland Institute for Ethics at Clemson University, will present on "maximizing your Liberal Arts...

Allergy-Friendly Cooking Class: Pesto Pasta

Do you want to learn new cooking skills while making a recipe using ingredients free from gluten and the top 9 allergens? Then join NIU's Nutrition Team for...

Spring Into Wellness: Procrastination Cafe and Chilling with Chase and Friends

Spring Into Wellness: A week of campuswide wellness, mental health and self-care events. Occurring April 10 to 14, 2023. View our schedule of...

 CSEAS Lecture Series: VC Tang

VC Tang Author of "Come Eat, Grandma!" Interactive Book Talk Friday, April 14, noon, Campus Life 100 and online Sponsored by the Thai Teaching and...

backpacking

Beginner Backpack at Yellow River State Forest, IA Need an escape from your daily routine? This weekend is for you! Join us backpacking and exploring the...

Spring Into Wellness: Sowing Seeds for Mental Health (Workshop and Free Plant)

Spring Into Wellness: A week of campuswide wellness, mental health and self-care events. Occurring April 10 to 14, 2023. View our schedule of events. Sowing...

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....

4/17, 12 PM
Virtual Event
Networking: A Critical Skill for Career Success

A lot of people talk about the importance of networking for your career, but they don’t necessarily talk about how to do it. Consequently, networking can...

4/17, 3 PM
Virtual Event
rain forest

Travel with us on this two-week adventure via train to backpack and explore all the biomes of Olympic National Park. Covering nearly one million acres in the...

Active Bystander Workshop for Students

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location: Zoom The Active Bystander Workshop encourages Huskies to engage in healthy campus culture...

4/18, 12 PM
Virtual Event
Full Color Moment: AAPI Heritage Month

Have a Full Color Moment with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center and friends! Experience coloring books that highlight LGBTQ+ people, with a specific...