The NIU Guitar Ensembles, directed by Fareed Haque, will hold a free concert recital that is open to all on Saturday, April 22, at 5 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Haque is a widely known professor of guitar and jazz for the
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Don’t Miss the 5th Annual Halfway There Celebration, April 26
Calling all sophomores! First- and Second-Year Experience and Housing and Residential Services will be hosting the fifth annual Halfway There celebration. Sophomores are invited to come celebrate being halfway through their college career on April 26 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the
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Craft to help others April 25
If you want to make a difference, and help Huskie students need, consider participating in the Giving Project. The Operating Staff Council (OSC) is hosting workshops as a way for NIU Huskies to give to others. Join some Huskies who are excited about
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Best-selling author Jeff VanderMeer to speak at DeKalb Public Library on April 24
On Monday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m., New York Times best-selling author Jeff VanderMeer will speak at the DeKalb Public Library. The talk, hosted by Northern Illinois University’s STEM Read and the Friends of the NIU Libraries, is free and open to the
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Race NIjUdicata: NIU College of Law 5K run/walk coming up April 22
It’s time once again for the best 5K of the season. The College of Law wants you to dust off your running shoes, stretch those legs and get ready to hit the road! The 2017 edition of Race NIjUdicata, now being hosted
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Guest lecture by Dr. Edward Lordan at the NIU Art Museum this week
Special guest Dr. Edward Lordan will present “The Evolution of Editorial Cartooning: Changes in Media and Messages” from 5-6 p.m., in Altgeld Hall 315, on Wednesday, April 19. Lordan is here as part of the Hand in Hand exhibition suite’s educational programming
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Trending with the GSRC: Graduation and what’s next
For many students, the trending topic this time of year is graduation—and what happens next. The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center would like to invite students to participate in their series Trending with the GSRC, where this topic will be further explored. Representatives
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Dialogue to explore relationship of faith, gender identity and sexual orientation
For individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, spirituality and religion can be a source of support, conflict or both. Faith & Pride: Exploring the intersection of faith, gender identity and sexual orientation is a panel discussion focused on this sometimes complex relationship. Three
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NIU Community School of the Arts celebrates PERFORMATHON 2017
The NIU Music Building comes alive with music and excitement as the NIU Community School of the Arts (CSA) celebrates PERFORMATHON 2017. All community members are invited to enjoy live music performances, shop for music related items, view a student art show,
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Secretary of State’s office returns to NIU April 17
NIU students, faculty, staff and local residents can renew driver’s licenses and state IDs, purchase annual vehicle license plate stickers, register as organ and tissue donors or conduct other transactions on campus at a mobile office of the Illinois Secretary of State.
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NIU Art Museum’s programs and events for the week of April 10
Be sure to mark your calendars this week and join us to view prints from the Art Museum’s collection and hear a special talk entitled, “Bite of the Print: A Medium Well Suited for Social Commentary,” with Museum Assistant Director Peter Olson. This
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Honorees of 2017 SPS Presidential Award for Excellence announced
The depth and scope of contributions to NIU and the community by the four members of NIU’s Supportive Professional Staff selected as honorees of this year’s Presidential Awards for Excellence span all facets of the university’s operations and demonstrate deep ties to
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