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Student leaders of the OHANA! Peer Mentor Program and NIU alumna, Christina Carpio will be presenting “I Love MySelfie” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. “#ILoveMySelfie” is a global campaign movement which promotes self-love through inner kindness. Come share a message of positivity, snap a picture and...

Student leaders of the OHANA! Peer Mentor Program and guest speaker Takako Day will present “Show Me the Way to Go Home: World War II Incarceration Camps” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. Day has 40 years of experience as an award-winning writer, focusing on minority- and...

Student leaders of the “OHANA! Peer Mentor Program and guest speaker Adam Gisseler will present “Student Finances” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. Finances are an important topic for all students to consider while attending college: Keep in mind: the FAFSA deadline is approaching quickly. The night...

Students will celebrate the start of a new semester at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. All are welcome to join the fun in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center. Eighty-one percent of respondents agree: When they come to “OHANA!” people know their name! For more...

Final exams begin Monday, Dec. 7, but NIU students can find unique ways on campus to beat the stress. Want to pet a friendly dog? Super-friendly Newfoundlands Gladus and Shurlee will visit Founders Memorial Library from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. Remember how many...

Students can enjoy holiday activities and applaud recent accomplishments at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. All are welcome to join the fun in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center. Student mentors Audrey Reginaldo, Gabriel Cunanan, Alice Higginbotham will help host the event; students will interact...

Pop, soul and rock musician Hana Kim will visit NIU’s Duke Ellington Ballroom at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, to inspire and encourage as many individuals to join the fight against human trafficking through the use of their unique gifts. The Asian American Center will host “Unveiling Beauty: Human Trafficking US & Asia.” All students,...

Students can enjoy dinner together at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. All are welcome to gather at the Neptune Central Fireplace before heading together to Neptune Dining. Students who attend should bring their NIU OneCards, Dining Dollars or Huskie Bucks. 96 percent of respondents agree that they...

Students can celebrate birthdays and applaud recent accomplishments at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. All are welcome to join the fun in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center. 90 percent of respondents agree that their mentors invited them to campus events. For more information, call...

Feeling anxious, worried, frazzled or just plain stressed? Want to come into a relaxing atmosphere to release the everyday tension of mind and body? Students can explore stress relievers at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. All are welcome to join in “No Stress Zones” in the Sky...

Students can explore Asian-Americans and diversity at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. All are welcome to join in “Bridging the Gap” in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center. 95 percent of respondents agree that “OHANA!” helped increase their awareness on cultural topics. For more information,...

Students can enjoy Halloween activities and celebrate October birthdays at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, during the NIU Asian American Center’s “OHANA!” event. All are welcome to join in the fun in the Capitol Room of the Holmes Student Center. Costumes are welcome. “OHANA!” also will acknowledge students whose efforts are “above and beyond the...