Calendar - NIU Napervillehttps://calendar.niu.edu/niu_naperville_624/calendarCalendar - NIU NapervilleWed, 11 Mar 2026 02:21:17 -050060en-usLocalistMar 30, 2026: Graduate Colloquium-Dr. Joe Schilling at NIU NapervilleJoin Dr. Joe Shilling for a lecture regarding local governments and sustainability.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51525601441403Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -05002026-03-30T11:30:00-05:00https://calendar.niu.edu/event/graduate-colloquium-dr-joe-schillingPresentations and WorkshopsGraduate ColloquiumMar 30, 2026: Internship Program Awards Luncheon and Graduate Colloquium at NIU NapervilleEvent Overview

11:30am–1:00pm | Internship Program Awards Luncheon
Featuring remarks from Joseph Schilling, Senior Fellow at the Urban Institute, speaking on sustainable communities and local government innovation.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51754187804751Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -05002026-03-30T11:30:00-05:00https://calendar.niu.edu/event/internship-program-awards-luncheon-and-graduate-colloquiumReceptions and CeremoniesPresentations and WorkshopsGraduate ColloquiumMar 30, 2026: Public Affairs Summit and Celebration at NIU NapervillePurpose of the Event
The NIU Public Affairs Summit & Celebration will showcase the strength of NIU’s Public Administration offerings, deepen partnerships with practitioners, and highlight student excellence. Registration is now open.

Event Overview

1:00–5:30pm | Student Achievement Gallery (Open Viewing)
Showcasing professional portfolios, capstones, applied research, and study abroad work.

1:30–5:00pm | Public Affairs Summit

Panel themes include:

Navigating the Federal-Local LandscapeLocal Land Use Authority at 100: Innovation After EuclidBuilding a Culture of Innovation in Public Service Organizations5:30–7:30pm | Reunion Dinner
A celebratory gathering with the State of the Department Address and announcement of the new departmental fundraising campaign.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51754166136175Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -05002026-03-30T13:00:00-05:00https://calendar.niu.edu/event/public-affairs-summit-and-celebrationPresentations and WorkshopsMeetings and ConferencesCommunity EventsReceptions and CeremoniesFairs and ExposApr 4, 2026: Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt Workshop at NIU NapervilleA certificate in Lean Six Sigma prepares you to eliminate waste or inefficiency in your workplace. If you are a professional working in a hospital, a manufacturing facility, or any service industry, a certificate in Lean Six Sigma gives you the tools to undertake continuous improvement projects to reduce and eliminate waste, prevent project variations, improve customer satisfaction, and increase your organization’s bottom line.

A certificate in Yellow and Green Belt is required in order to register for a Black Belt.

The Black Belt Workshop meets five Saturdays: April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2,2026.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51312200589666Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -05002026-04-04T08:30:00-05:00https://calendar.niu.edu/event/lean-six-sigma-black-belt-workshop-7314May 2, 2026: Lean Six Sigma - Yellow/Green Belt Workshop at NIU NapervilleA certificate in Lean Six Sigma prepares you to eliminate waste or inefficiency in your workplace. If you are a professional working in a hospital, a manufacturing facility, or any service industry, a certificate in Lean Six Sigma gives you the tools to undertake continuous improvement projects to reduce and eliminate waste, prevent project variations, improve customer satisfaction, and increase your organization’s bottom line.

The Yellow/Green Belt Workshop meets five Saturdays: May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51321047117626Sat, 02 May 2026 08:30:00 -05002026-05-02T08:30:00-05:00https://calendar.niu.edu/event/lean-six-sigma-yellowgreen-belt-workshop-656Jul 11, 2026: Lean Six Sigma - Yellow/Green Belt Workshop at NIU NapervilleA certificate in Lean Six Sigma prepares you to eliminate waste or inefficiency in your workplace. If you are a professional working in a hospital, a manufacturing facility, or any service industry, a certificate in Lean Six Sigma gives you the tools to undertake continuous improvement projects to reduce and eliminate waste, prevent project variations, improve customer satisfaction, and increase your organization’s bottom line.

The Yellow/Green Belt Workshop meets five Saturdays: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8th.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_51321082702869Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:30:00 -05002026-07-11T08:30:00-05:00https://calendar.niu.edu/event/lean-six-sigma-yellowgreen-belt-workshop-5543Sep 12, 2026: Lean Six Sigma - Yellow/Green Belt Workshop at NIU NapervilleA certificate in Lean Six Sigma prepares you to eliminate waste or inefficiency in your workplace. If you are a professional working in a hospital, a manufacturing facility, or any service industry, a certificate in Lean Six Sigma gives you the tools to undertake continuous improvement projects to reduce and eliminate waste, prevent project variations, improve customer satisfaction, and increase your organization’s bottom line.

The Yellow/Green Belt Workshop meets five Saturdays: September 12, 19, 26, October 3 and 17th.

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