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Students can learn about body image and culture at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. All are welcome to join in the event in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center. 95 percent of respondents agree that “OHANA!” helped to increase their awareness on cultural topics. For...

What do evaluators look for when they read your program narrative? What are best practices for task force members relative to rubrics and scoring? And what outcomes can NIU look forward as a result of Program Prioritization? These and many other questions will be addressed Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 15, when a panel...

Ready for the 2015 Huskies Light the Way Homecoming parade? A long-standing Huskie Homecoming tradition, the Homecoming parade brings Huskies and members of the DeKalb and Sycamore communities together on a march filled with pride for both NIU and the community. Local and campus groups, organizations and departments are invited to participate. The parade steps...

Ready for a little break? Want a relaxing, multicultural experience? Or just want to meet people and have a little fun? If “yes” is the answer to any of these questions, head to Chai Chat, a casual get-together for international students and their friends. The event is scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Room...

A new student-curated exhibition inside Founders Memorial Library explores the material culture of indigenous and Muslim minorities found throughout the Philippines, a nation with a diverse history and people. Together, says curator Anthonie Tumpag, an NIU graduate student in anthropology, these people represent a glimpse into a vibrant heritage of the Philippines that once flourished...

NIU’s School of Theatre and Dance will present the powerful drama, “The Normal Heart” by Larry Kramer, as its first Studio Series production of the 2015-2016 season. Opening Thursday, Oct. 8, the play is set against the historical backdrop of the initial discovery of HIV/AIDS in New York City in the early 1980s. It recounts Jewish-American...

The NIU College of Education’s ongoing Community Learning Series continues Thursday, Oct. 22, when the college welcomes back three distinguished alumni to share their experiences as educators and school administrators and to provide insights into what it takes to be successful in today’s classrooms. The guests also will provide an “on-the-ground” look at some of...

Paula Brkich of the HOPE Fair Housing Center will visit campus Monday, Oct. 5, to talk on “Fair Housing and Environmental Justice: Exploring the Intersection of Housing, Poverty, Activism, and Environmental Justice.” The talk, scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center, will provide an overview of the...

DeKalb County Public Health Administrator Jane Lux and NIU Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Eric Weldy emailed NIU students, faculty and staff about a confirmed case of mumps in DeKalb County. To Our Students, Faculty and Staff: The DeKalb County Health Department wishes to inform the community that a Northern Illinois University student...

NIU dietetic interns are hosting two special dinner events in October. The collective theme for the special dinners this year is “Back to The Future.” Stevenson Dining Hall will step back into ancient Egypt, while Neptune will look back to the pioneer era of U.S. history. “Egyptian Oasis” The “Egyptian Oasis” special dinner at Stevenson...

NIU Orientation & Family Connections is beginning the application and selection process for the next group of student leaders. Online applications are currently being accepted. Orientation leaders play a significant role during both freshmen and transfer orientation programs. The position is an incredible opportunity for undergraduates interested in gaining significant leadership, communication and team-building skills...

NIU’s Campus Activities Board has extended the Homecoming packet registration deadline for all activities except the Homecoming Parade, which remains due Thursday, Oct. 15. All Homecoming packets must be submitted online by noon Monday, Oct. 5 for registrants to be considered eligible for Homecoming 2015 competitions and activities. The Homecoming 2015 theme is Huskies Light...