Meet author Steve Peifer on Thursday, Oct. 4 as he shares how a pilgrimage to Kenya transformed him from an ordinary middle-aged man into an international hero. Steve Peifer and his wife Nancy lost their child on the eighth day after his
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Get ready for football and Watch Party Day
Cheer your Huskies both at home and on the road this football season! Tickets are on sale for home and away games. The Huskies play five home games this season, with the next game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, as they host
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NIU Nexus connects alumni to the university
When Vinay Mullick, ’00, thinks of Northern Illinois University, he remembers it as the place where he learned how to study, work with others, become a leader, and handle adversity and failure. Because Northern changed his life personally and professionally, Mullick gives
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Award-winning Huskies of 2018
Eight Northern Illinois University Huskies, from the director of the nation’s Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) to entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing their industry, will receive awards from the NIU Alumni Association for their outstanding achievements. “I am thrilled with the selections made
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NIU Alumni Association offers volunteer opportunities
Whether you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of students, give back to the community or reconnect with NIU and fellow Huskies, volunteering through the NIU Alumni Association is an easy way to give back. Here are some volunteer opportunities
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NIU Night at the Kane County Cougars
Take the family to NIU Night at the Kane County Cougars on Thursday, Aug. 10, and get half off reserved seats. At the game, you’ll pay only $6.50 per ticket and get an Annie the Cougar bobble head (while supplies last). You’ll
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Alumni award recipients recognized at May 4 banquet
Every year, the NIU Alumni Association recognizes 10 alumni for their professional accomplishments. The 2017 alumni award recipients recognized at the Thursday, May 4, banquet were: Frank M. Drendel, Distinguished Alumni Award Chairman of the board and founder of CommScope Inc. B.S.
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White Sox to host NIU Day Aug. 28
The Chicago White Sox and Northern Illinois University have again partnered to host NIU Day at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday, Aug. 28, when the Sox take on the Seattle Mariners (1:10 p.m. first pitch). NIU Day features specially priced tickets and
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Alumni & Foundation Forum workshops return
The Alumni & Foundation Forum is back with two workshops in June. The forum is an outreach of the Division of University Advancement to demonstrate ways the NIU Foundation and Alumni Association can help colleges and departments reach their goals. Workshops are
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Alumni Association, NIU Foundation continue workshops
“You Want to Donate What? Gifts in Kind and Other Types of Gifts” is the topic of the Thursday, May 26, installment of the Alumni & Foundation Forum. Participants will learn what defines a donation and how donations are processed. This presentation
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Alumni Association, NIU Foundation continue workshops
“Don’t Get Stuck: Avoid Accounts Payable Bottlenecks” is the topic of the Thursday, May 19, installment of the Alumni & Foundation Forum. The weekly presentations and Q-and-As are hosted by the Alumni Association and the NIU Foundation to demonstrate how they can
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Alumni Association, NIU Foundation continue workshops
Data is the topic of the Thursday, May 12, installment of the Alumni & Foundation Forum, weekly presentations and Q-and-As hosted by the Alumni Association and the NIU Foundation that demonstrate how they can support the campus. Participants can learn: how records of
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