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Archive: March, 2017
It has been a delight to watch Peter continue to curate wonderful exhibitions with such caring and insight. He also serves our NIU students well and is incredibly generous with his time and knowledge.
The Latino Resource Center’s De Mujer a Mujer: Latina Assistance Program (LAP), in collaboration with Elite, Bold, Opulent, Noble, Young (E.B.O.N.Y.) Women student organization will be hosting the 6th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference on Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Sky Room. This year’s theme is Brown Girl, Black...
Another growing season is upon us and the NIU Communiversity Gardens is preparing for its best season yet. The team of volunteers who manage the gardens continue to spread the DeKalb County Community Gardens (DCCG) message that locally- and sustainably-grown food has both health and community benefits. Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited...
Colleen Russell’s graduate assistantship in the P-20 Center has allowed her to gain personal and professional skills and have lots of fun in the process. Last August, Colleen jumped at the chance to get involved with BLOCK Fest®, a new P-20 Center program.   Today, she’s happy she did. “It’s been so rewarding and so...
“A Song for Coretta” from the NIU School of Theater and Dance is being presented at a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening performance on Saturday, March 25. The benefit performances, directed by Bethany Mangum, are being remounted at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center (DAWC), 1021 State St., DeKalb, to commemorate Women’s History Month. The...
A school that offers the opportunities of a large university while providing the personalized experience of a small college belongs on a Top 10 list. That is why Northern Illinois University is ranked third among public colleges and universities in Illinois, and ninth overall on the College Choice list of the 25 Best Colleges in...
Jobs PLUS hits the road Thursday, March 30, with an event that will include the 2017 Community Expo hosted by the DeKalb and Sycamore Chambers of Commerce. The Jobs PLUS event, “Starting Conversations with People You Don’t Know,” will provide students with the opportunity to practice interacting with professionals in a networking setting. The event is...
Get fired up! If you want to learn directly from social entrepreneurs about their experiences in the field and how the Triple Bottom Line (people, profits, planet) makes a real difference in life, then attend the Social Impact Summit from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday, April 7, at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center....
NIU’s Campus Recreation, in partnership with Great Lakes Adaptive Sport Association, and the Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association are proud to host this year’s Adaptive Sport Day. The event, geared toward educating and building new relationships, will be on Friday, March 24, from 4-7 p.m. at the NIU Campus Recreation Center. Attendees will get the chance...
The NIU Student Dietetic Association and Bread for the World invite everyone to Empty Bowls, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, in Adams Hall, the Chandler Room. Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The NIU Student Dietetic Association will donate all proceeds to the Huskies Student Food Pantry and Hope...
The University Libraries Dean candidates will be on campus beginning Tuesday, March 21. There are four candidates for this position. Below are the open forum session times and locations. The candidate CVs will be posted on this page 24-48 hours prior to interview. For information about attending other sessions or the full schedules, please contact...
The Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education’s FIT Program is an exercise program for NIU employees, family members, retirees and residents of the surrounding community. You can now join the FIT Program for $43.00, half the regular registration fee, for the remainder of the semester. Our experienced staff can help you with any fitness activity...
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