The Office of Procurement Services and Contract Management is bringing dozens of diverse vendors to campus on Wednesday, October 16th. Representatives from small businesses and companies owned by women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities will showcase their products and services at
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Northern Illinois University is rolling out the Huskie welcome mat this month during Homecoming 2019, a week-long event that includes cherished traditions and exciting new happenings for alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members. “The tradition of Homecoming at NIU is a
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Last year’s merger of NIU’s bus system with those operated by the City of DeKalb continues to reap benefits as money savings and other efficiencies allow the City to offer new and additional routes. Beginning Oct. 7, the bus shuttle to the
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Friends of Jane Adeny Memorial School for Girls will hold its fourth annual fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 11, 6 to 9 p.m. at Faranda’s, 302 Grove Street in DeKalb. Attendees will sample Kenyan food, be greeted with African drumming and celebrate the
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A hidden gem is now part of RecWell. FitWell, NIU’s recreation and fitness program for employees and their families, alumni, retirees and area residents is now a seamless part of the Recreation and Wellness offerings on campus. The evolution is a result
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A noted religious studies scholar will discuss the bridges between the intellectual and popular interpretations of the book of Revelation during the 16th annual Lincoln Lecture, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in Northern Illinois University’s Altgeld Auditorium. The presentation is
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The 39th annual DeKalb Corn Classic 5k and 10k race takes place on Sept. 29 beginning at 8:15 a.m. Whether running, walking or volunteering, faculty, staff and students are invited to take part in the special event that is a celebration of
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Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby attracts as many visitors as major national parks. As the state’s most popular park, it has struggled with overcrowding certain days, necessitating closing the gates when parking lots fill, as occurred over Labor Day weekend.
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Be prepared, not scared. National Preparedness Month is a program developed by the Department of Homeland Security that is designed to promote family and community emergency planning. This program runs annually throughout the month of September and aims to educate individuals and
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated 130 people have died every day from opioid-related drug overdoses in the U.S. in recent years. However, experts in DeKalb County are collaborating to reduce opioid addiction and opioid-related deaths.
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NIU students, faculty and staff are invited to join members of the DeKalb community for the annual Unity Walk which kicks off at 5 p.m. on Sept. 24. In its sixth year, the event brings people together to promote civic engagement, collaboration
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Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding NIU students, faculty, staff and local residents that office services will be on campus Monday, Sept. 16. White’s office will provide certain driver and vehicle services on campus from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
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