NIU Today

This year, NIU will participate in its first Dance Marathon from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Campus Recreation Center. A philanthropic event that benefits the Children’s Miracle Network, all donations will support the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. During the dance marathon, participants strut their stuff...

Are you a woman interested in making lifelong friends, community service, academic excellence and gaining leadership experience? Joining a Greek-letter organization is a great way to pursue these opportunities: The NIU Panhellenic Council is home to eight sororities. Formal recruitment is an excellent opportunity to meet women from all chapters and to meet students who...

Approximately 75 students representing different facets of Northern Illinois University gathered Tuesday morning at the New Residence Hall Complex Community Center to participate in the College Challenge, which aired live on the WGN Morning News. The “Minute To Win It”-inspired feature brought WGN morning host Frank Holland to NIU’s campus, where he interviewed students and...

NIU’s College Panhellenic Council and Student Involvement & Leadership Development are gearing up for sorority recruitment. Sorority recruitment will take place Thursday, Sept. 22, through Sunday, Sept. 25. This year’s theme is, “It’s not who you become, it’s who you’ve always been.” During this time, women can visit the seven participating organizations and meet the members....

Formal recruitment for NIU sororities takes place today through Sunday, Sept. 12. Being a part of a sorority is a unique experience that will last a lifetime. Members make lifelong friendships and enjoy a supportive environment away from home. Becoming a part of NIU’s Greek community provides many leadership, scholarship and community service opportunities, and is one of...