History Professor Andy Bruno has a new book out that sheds light on a long-ago Siberian mystery and its subsequent meaning for the environment. Bruno will deliver a talk on his book—titled “Tunguska: A Siberian Mystery and Its Environmental Legacy (Cambridge University Press)—during a reception for faculty, students and invited guests from 2:30 to 4:30...
As a public university, NIU is committed to engaging with the wider community through programs such as the Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) – a series of workshops offered each year by the NIU Center for Governmental Studies to develop the leadership skills and practical knowledge of government and nonprofit professionals throughout the region. For nearly...
Huskies visiting campus for Homecoming can be among the first to purchase the new Pride with Purpose T-shirt. The $20 shirt will be available at Huskies Books and Gear in the Holmes Student Center starting Thursday, Oct. 6. and at Mission’s Grove on Saturday, Oct. 8, before the Homecoming football game versus Toledo. Shirts are available...
The Campus Partners in Philanthropy program is designed to build a strong, collaborative network between the NIU Foundation and our campus partners. Faculty and staff are the power behind academic research and student connections while the foundation team builds external relationships with alumni and donors. Together, we build stronger networks to propel philanthropic giving to...
There’s nothing like a visit to NIU’s beautiful campus, and prospective students and their families have plenty of options this fall. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting Preview Days on Oct. 10 and Nov. 11, and campus visits and group visits are in full swing. The visit experiences — designed to show prospective students...
More than 1,000 backpacks representing the number of college students who die by suicide each year will be on display at NIU’s MLK Commons on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many of the backpacks were donated by families who lost a loved one to suicide, and visitors are invited to walk among...
For the 115th edition of homecoming, Northern Illinois is reviving the time-honored tradition of a bonfire. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the entire DeKalb County community are invited to participate in this free event, 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, in Parking Lot C-3, located between the Convocation Center and the Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex. In...
NIU will host a non-traditional hackathon for college students on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5 and 6, with a focus on food systems sustainability. The 24-hour Huskie Hack challenges teams of students to use their multidisciplinary skills to create solutions to pressing sustainability problems worldwide. Students of all skill levels are welcome to participate in...
Ten NIU faculty members have been selected to participate in this year’s Emerging Faculty Leaders Program, which aims to bolster leadership capacity across campus. The effort is led by Alicia Schatteman, director of the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, and Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs Chad McEvoy. The Provost’s Office first launched the initiative...
While the greeting card industry is only beginning to reflect our diverse world, Black business-owner and artist, Otis Richardson, ’90, has the solution for more inclusive wishes. “The best part (of creating cards) is getting feedback from customers and grocery staff that they appreciate the uniqueness of my cards and are happy to have another option...
What provides the key to driving solar-powered model cars to the finish line? Observations and questions, apparently. At least that was the case for a dozen Rockford middle-schoolers who spent a week with Pi-Sui Hsu this June. “The purpose of the summer program was to introduce students to the engineering design process,” says Hsu, an...
A new NIU Homecoming event will transform downtown DeKalb into a pep rally of community festival proportions. Downhome in Downtown DeKalb: A Huskie Homecoming Block Party is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in and around the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. Special guests include NIU President Lisa C. Freeman, DeKalb...
