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An NIU family enjoys Casino Night during the 2014 Fall Family Weekend.
It’s family first at NIU. Whether it’s the one you were born into or the Huskie family we’re glad you chose, NIU is rolling out the red – and black – carpet during Family Weekend, set for Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 13. “We want to introduce parents and family members to NIU, its...
Photo of stressed mother and fighting siblings
Sure, we all know brothers and sisters will squabble from time to time – NIU psychology researchers say sibling conflict is normal. But parents should be aware that the fighting can cross a line and enter bullying territory, with harmful effects. NIU psychology professors Christine Malecki and Michelle Demaray blog on the topic this week...
Logo of Huskie Family Connections
Huskie Family Connections has scheduled its second annual series of regional meetings. The meetings, hosted by HFC and the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, provide evenings of conversation between NIU families and division administrators. Staff are interested in hearing both the compliments and concerns of NIU families regarding their students’ NIU experiences. Those...
Christmas for Kids
College Parents Group will host its 13th annual “Christmas/Holiday for Kids” event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Many of the parents’ of the College Parents Group will participate as well as invite children from homeless and disadvantaged families in the community for an afternoon of good cheer at the Chandelier Dining Room on the...
Logo of Huskie Family Connections
A group of NIU families from the Chicago urban area met Feb. 20 at Goose Island Brewery in Chicago for a winter evening of earnest dialogue with administrators and staff from Huskie Family Connections, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and the Academic Advising Center. This was the second in a series of three meetings with...
Logo of Huskie Family Connections
Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and Huskie Family Connections are hosting two regional meetings to provide an evening of conversation between NIU families and SAEM administrators. Meetings are planned Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Naperville and Wednesday, Feb. 20, in Chicago. Administrators from SAEM and HFC would like to know the compliments and concerns of NIU...
Family Weekend fall 2011
Huskie Family Connections (HFC) invites all parents, students and additional family members to join in the variety of Spring Family Weekend activities and events taking place during the weekend Friday, April 27, through Sunday, April 29. Spring Family Weekend is not only an excellent way for NIU families to get acquainted with the campus and surrounding community, but...
Photo of an NIU grandma and NIU grandpa
Huskie parents, students and other family members are invited from Friday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 25, to join in a variety of activities and events for the entire family to enjoy. NIU Fall Family Weekend is not only an excellent way for NIU families to get acquainted with the campus and surrounding community but...
Photo of father and daughter in Huskies Den
Huskie parents, students and other family members are invited Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1, to join in Spring Family Weekend activities and events designed for the entire family to enjoy. Registration for NIU Spring Family Weekend is available online now through Friday, April 22. Early registration is strongly encouraged.  Spring Family Weekend provides...