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Parade of Flags
A reception recognizing the Outstanding International Educator for 2011 and a panel discussion on minority participation in study abroad headline International Education Week 2011 at NIU. A joint initiative of the U.S. departments of State and Education, International Education Week will be celebrated on campuses nationwide from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18. “For this 13th...
Kristin Hoffman, Allison McGlaughlin and Lauren Wicinski
Northern Illinois volleyball seniors Kristin Hoffman (Batavia, Ill./Batavia) and Allison McGlaughlin (Morton, Ill./Morton) and sophomore Lauren Wicinski (Geneva, Ill./Geneva) earned Capital One Academic All-District 5 recognition, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced Thursday. Both Hoffman and McGlaughlin were named to the first team, while Wicinski garnered a second team selection. Last season,...
DAYGLOW
DAYGLOW, “The World’s Largest Paint Party,” is coming to the NIU Convocation Center next spring. Saturday, Feb. 25, will mark a day when the NIU Huskie community can witness a fusion of high-energy music, art, dance and paint in one mind-blowing combination. The party will start at 9 p.m. and end at 1 a.m. Sunday,...
Photo of a frog wearing a crown
After having last been performed during the winter of 2009, the NIU School of Theatre and Dance will again present one of its staple Studio Series productions, “Storytellers Theatre.” Shows are scheduled from Thursday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 13. The staged theatrical production is directed by professor Patricia Ridge, a professional storyteller herself. Storytelling...
Photo of a satellite orbiting Earth
NIU’s Department of Geography and Advanced Geospatial Laboratory will host its fourth annual “GIS Night” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, Davis Hall Room 114. The event is free and open to the public. GIS Night is part of an international program that promotes Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and...
student veterans
Military service is a tradition in Levi Kammes’ family. His grandfather was a U.S. Marine; his uncle was a Marine, and the 28-year-old NIU anthropology major from Crystal Lake was a Marine. Kammes said it was natural and understood that he would join the military not out of obligation, but to serve his country –...
Kristin Hoffman
NIU’s Kristin Hoffman was named Mid-American Conference Female Scholar-Athlete of the Week, the league announced Friday. Hoffman captained the Huskie offense during NIU’s 2-0 weekend at home as she totaled 74 assists (12.33/set) and 24 digs (4.00/set). In a 3-0 win over Kent State, the nation’s assists leader handed out 40 helpers and had 12...
Ghosts, vampires and goblins, oh my! The YMCA Spooky Sports Halloween Party, presented by Kishwaukee Community Hospital, the NIU Convocation Center, NIU Intercollegiate Athletics and B95-FM, will scare up some good fun from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Convocation Center. Admission is $1 per person. Children ages 2 and younger are...
NIU President John G. Peters
Northern Illinois University has launched yourpension.niu.edu, a website designed specifically to help employees stay informed on the debate in Springfield regarding employee pensions. “There are few issues with potentially greater consequences, and we want to ensure that employees, annuitants and others have easy access to the most up-to-date information and resources to help them understand...
Yarn/Wire
The NIU School of Music’s New Music Ensemble, under the direction of Gregory Beyer, will be joined in November by New York City-based ensemble Yarn/Wire. The groups will present two programs of music by major composers of the 20th century. This multi-day event scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1, and Wednesday, Nov. 2, will be the...
Film producer Kate Robinson (center) will visit NIU for a free sneak preview of her new PBS documentary, “Saving Philanthropy.”
The NIU Center for NGO Leadership and Development (NGOLD) is preparing to welcome film producer Kate Robinson to campus for a free sneak preview of her new PBS documentary, “Saving Philanthropy.” The screening will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center, 231 N. Annie Glidden...
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What do you believe? Could you say it in 500 words or less? From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, First-Year Connections invites the campus to grab some free pizza, speak and hear others speak about personal beliefs at an open mic event. All are welcome. The event, which will take place in the...
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