Category: Students
The Northern Illinois men’s basketball team will hold an open practice prior to Saturday’s football game against Western Michigan. First-year head coach Mark Montgomery’s Huskies will take the floor in Victor E. Court at the NIU Convocation Center at 10 a.m., and practice is scheduled to conclude around 12:30 p.m. “Saturday’s practice is a great...
It’s never too soon to prepare for life after college. Students looking to get head starts on their career searches will have the chance to speak with potential employers during career fairs sponsored by NIU Career Services. Students seeking internship opportunities can speak with representatives from 73 varying companies at the NIU Internship Fair from...
Two of the nation’s best college quarterbacks will take the Huskie Stadium field Saturday as NIU’s Chandler Harnish and Western Michigan’s Alex Carder lead their teams into battle. So says Coach Dave Doeren, whose 3-3 Huskies bring a 40-10 toppling of Kent State into the annual Homecoming game. Kick-off is set for 2:30 p.m. Students...
Campus Recreation is hosting a 5K Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 15. The race starts at 7:45 a.m. Pre-registration is available online. The fee is $20 per person. All pre-registered participants are guaranteed to receive T-shirts (sizes not guaranteed) and goodie bags. Pre-registration ends at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. There is a $25-per-person fee to register...
As part of the Mid-American Conference’s 39-game men’s basketball and women’s basketball television package, Northern Illinois will have at least three games televised during the 2011-12 season, the league announced Tuesday. Produced and distributed by the MAC’s regional cable partner SportsTime Ohio (STO), the games also will air on Comcast Michigan, Comcast Indiana and Comcast...
NIU Students for Sensible Drug Policy will host a lecture on psychedelics at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Holmes Student Center Room 405. Thomas Roberts, professor emeritus in the NIU College of Education and a world-renowned researcher of psychedelics, is the guest speaker. Roberts taught the “Foundations of Psychedelic Studies” course in the Department...
Interested in pursuing a career in student affairs? October is Careers in Student Affairs Month. NIU’s Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management will host a panel discussion Wednesday, Oct. 19, to offer insight from current professionals on how to start a career in the profession. Audience members also are encouraged to ask questions about...
Students and faculty in the NIU School of Music are joining forces with the Kaneland High School Concert Choir to present Ralph Vaughan Williams’ amazing “Dona Nobis Pacem” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. Vaughan Williams composed the 35-minute work in 1936 after he had served in WWI and in the forming clouds of WWII....
Northern Illinois University students and local community members are invited to witness the devastation caused by an alcohol-related car crash during a mock DUI rescue. The annual simulation will take place in lot C of the NIU Convocation Center from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Conducted by the NIU Department of Police and...
Looking to get in the best shape of your life? Looking for a fitness routine tailored to your needs that will get you amazing results? Join the club – the Huskie Fit Club, that is. This six-week program is designed to help participants shed those unsightly extra pounds, get back on track with a fitness...
Enjoy the fun atmosphere of group fitness classes for half-price. Campus Recreation offers more than 30 classes each week to get participants excited and motivated about getting fit. Class offerings include yoga and pilates, cycle classes, high intensity workouts and dance classes that include Hip Hop Hustle and Zumba. For $33, you can enjoy unlimited...
The Call for Presentations to present research and artistry at the 2012 Third Annual Research Conference, sponsored by the Graduate Student Research Association, is now available online. The conference will be held Saturday, March 31, in the Holmes Student Center. Attendance is free to all students, faculty and staff. All NIU students, graduate and undergraduate,...
