In this Weekly Writeup, you can find events such as a holiday gathering, a winter concert, a celebration of NIU Huskie graduates and more.
Date and Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
Location: Altgeld Hall Auditorium
President Lisa Freeman and Mission will make an appearance at the annual Holiday Gathering along with beverages and desserts. Donations to the Huskie Food Pantry, an organization which provides food for struggling students, will also be accepted.
Date and Time: 5 p.m. Tuesday
Location: Asian American Resource Center
The Asian American Resource Center will celebrate the end of the semester drawing near with games, karaoke, a cookie bar, refreshments and more as a way to de-stress before finals. This event is free for all to attend.
NIU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT
Date and Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday
Location: Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
The NIU Percussion Ensemble will perform a winter-themed concert led by directors Gregory Beyer and Ben Wahlund. Tickets are free for NIU students, $7 for the general public and $5 for seniors, staff and non-NIU students.
Date and Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday
Location: Holmes Student Center
Huskie graduates, be sure to stop by this event for a grand celebration of your achievements throughout the school year. Enjoy cake, decorate your graduation cap, write notes of encouragement for new Huskies and capture special moments with NIU photographers. This event is tailored toward NIU graduates but family and friends are welcome to attend.
LIGHTS ON LINCOLN & SANTA COMES TO TOWN
Date and Time: 6 p.m. Thursday
Location: Downtown DeKalb
Head down to downtown DeKalb to catch Santa himself traveling through the downtown area. Santa will begin traveling at 6 p.m. at Route 38 across from the First National Bank and will conclude at the Egyptian Theatre where he’ll lead the lighting of the Christmas tree in Van Buer Plaza.
Date and Time: 5 p.m. Saturday
Location: Music Building, Recital Hall
The CSA Steelband will perform a concert to see off the fall season. This event is free for all to attend.
27th ANNUAL CHORAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Date and Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Location: Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall The NIU Concert and Chamber Choirs along with the University Chorus will perform a special holiday concert led by director Mary Lynn Doherty. Tickets are free for NIU students, $15 for the general public and $10 for seniors, staff and non-NIU students.
