To welcome Huskies to campus, NIU has invested in Week of Welcome shirts for all employees. We encourage wearing these shirts during Week of Welcome, Aug. 17 though 21, and throughout the first several weeks of classes. Instructions for obtaining your shirt will be forthcoming in the Monday Morning Employee Announcements and upcoming editions of NIU Today.
It’s one of the most exciting weeks of the year as DeKalb and the NIU campus come alive with returning Huskies.
Week of Welcome (WOW) and Move-In will take place Wednesday, August 17 through Sunday, August 21. This important week is quickly approaching, and your help is needed. Show your Huskie Pride by signing up to volunteer at this all-hands-on-deck effort to welcome students to campus both with move in and other WOW events.
Elina Wlaznik, assistant director of the Campus Activities Board, says Week of Welcome is a special time for the entire NIU community.
“This time of year offers unique opportunities to connect with students and their families,” she says. “We share in their joy sending their new Huskies off to college and welcoming them to the Huskie Family.”
Volunteer time slots are available throughout the week and will provide the opportunity to help welcome all new and returning students to campus. Choose your event(s) and time slot(s) you would like to volunteer for using the combined volunteer sign-up for Residence Hall Move-In and Week of Welcome (WOW). Supervisors are encouraged to offer flexible scheduling to allow staff members to volunteer during this time.
Questions? Contact orientation@niu.edu.
