MONDAY

THE COMMUNITY DANCE SCHOOL AT NIU is beginning its fall session this month. Creative Movement, ballet, pointe, tap, Irish step, hip hop, and ballroom, Latin and Swing are offered weekly in Anderson and Gabel Halls at 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The fee for the 12-week session is $95.00. Contact Diane Rimmer at [email protected] or 815-756-4092.

THE NIU ULTIMATE FRISBEE TEAM will have open tryouts for the men’s and women’s teams. We welcome anyone that has the enthusiasm to work hard, to learn, and to have fun. Meet at 4 p.m. every week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday until Nov. 25 on the west side of the Huskie Stadium. For more information, contact Tommy Oates at 847 525-2829 or at [email protected].

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER is teaming up with the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The HopeLine turns used wireless phones in to support for domestic violence survivors. The Women’s Resource Center is collecting no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider. Stop by any of the drop-box locations to donate between Oct. 3 and 28. The drop boxes are located at the Women’s Resource Center, the Holmes Student Center (near the Huskie Bus turnaround), the Residential Administration Office in Neptune East, the Community Advisor Resource Center in Lincoln Hall, and the Stevenson Area Office. For more information, contact the Women’s Resource Center at 815-753-0320 or at [email protected].

TUESDAY

A MID-SEMESTER CHECK workshop will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Illinois Room of the Holmes Student Center. The workshop is offered to help students who may be struggling with the semester in terms of study habits, time management, social life or financial issues and is free to all students. For more information, contact the Office of Student Academic Success at 815-753-5721 or at [email protected].

LUPE FIASCO AND TINIE TEMPAH will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Convocation Center. NIU student tickets are $32 and can be purchased at the NIU Convocation Center box office (limit of two/student) with a valid NIU OneCard. Tickets for the general public are $37 and can be purchased through the Convocation Center box office or through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. For more information, contact the NIU Convocation Center at 815-752-6800 or at [email protected].

THE FOLKLORE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE will hold its weekly meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. in DuSable Room 300. Students with an interest in folklore, mythology and legends are encouraged to come and engage in discussions with like-minded individuals. For more information, contact Caitlyn Yimet at [email protected].

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS will host “A Day Without Shoes!” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the MLK Commons The event will include several activities to raise awareness and donations, along with clothing and shoes to distribute to children in Africa. For more information, contact Glen Svenningsen at 847-666-7618 or at [email protected].

SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT will host a meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. at Barsema Hall Room 233. The guest speaker will be NIU Alumnus Janel O’Connor, PHR, who is the director of human capital for Skich LLP. O’Connor will discuss the programs and systems that Sikich uses to attract, develop and retain its talent requirements. For more information, contact Pam Harris at 815-758-7680 or [email protected].

THE NIU LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE will host a Latin jazz dance party from 7:30 to 11 p.m. in the Diversions Lounge of the Holmes Student Center. The event is free and will include salsa dancing and musical performances. For more information, contact the Latino Resource Center at 815-753-1986 or [email protected].

ACTIVE MINDS will host a free showing of Shutter Island followed by a discussion on mental health in the movies and Hollywood as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. The movie night starts at 7;30 p.m. at Grace Place, formerly Campus Ministry. For more information, contact Marissa Volkening 630-800-7972 or at [email protected].

WEDNESDAY

THE DEKALB PUBLIC LIBRARY will host Destination Wonder Book Club at 7 p.m. at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Join us for our discussion of The City and The City by China Mieville. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Steve Roman at 815-756-9568 (ext. 280) or at [email protected].

NIU MODEL UNITED NATIONS meets every Wednesday until Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. in DuSable Room 466. Are you interested in foreign affairs or having a good time while discussing politics? Come put your classroom knowledge or at least your interest to some practical use. Check out the NIU Model United Nations, an academic club, at their weekly meeting! Open to all NIU students of all majors. For more informaiton, contact Veronica Martin at 586-718-8434 or at [email protected].

THE LATINO RESOURCE CENTER will host the 6th Annual Kermes from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Latino Resource Center, 515 Garden Road. A free annual potluck that aims to celebrate and educate about Latino cultures and traditions through food and games! For more information, contact the Latino Resource Center at 815-753-1986 or at [email protected].

THE AFRICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION will host a general meeting at 9 p.m. every Wednesday in Grant South. It will hold discussions about upcoming events. For more information, contact Yetunde Ebiesuwa at 708-724-6565.

The LEADERSHIP ACADEMY will host Challenge the Process at 7 p.m. in Campus Life Building 100. For more information, contact Karla Neal at 815-753-6511 or [email protected].

THE PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA (PRSSA) will hold its weekly meeting at 9 p.m. in DuSable Hall Room 204. For more information, contact Colleen Krohn at 630-989-0012 or [email protected].

THURSDAY

THE PAGAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PSA) will hold its weekly meeting at 5 p.m. in DuSable Hall Room 382. PSA is open to all NIU students regardless of spiritual practice. For more information, contact Cat Yimet at 815-258-3677 or [email protected].

THE CONVOCATION CENTER will host artist Pretty Lights at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 either general admission or reserved seating. NIU Students can get a $3 discount with a valid NIU OneCard at the NIU Convocation Center Box Office. Tickets on the day of the show will increase $2. For more information, contact the Convocation Center at 815-752-6800 [email protected].

ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. in the Neptune Hall Smart Classroom. For more information, contact Becky Harlow at 815-753-6703 or [email protected].

THE EMMAUS COLLEGE CHURCH will host an Outpour event at 7:30 p.m. at 901 Lucinda Ave. suite R. For more information, contact Ned Swanson at 309-648-1719 or [email protected].

THE LATINO RESOURCE CENTER will host Noche Latina: Latino Professional Speakers in Campus Life Building 100 at 7 p.m. Latino professionals will speak about their experience and careers. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the Latino Resource Center at 815-753-1986 or [email protected].

DELTA ZETA SORORITY will host its annual pancake breakfast at 11 a.m. at 1010 W. Blackhawk Drive. All-you-can-eat for $5. Live music. For more information, contact Lauren Rachke at [email protected].

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) will host a meeting at noon in the Newman Center Vaughn Room. OA is a 12 step group for people who want to stop compulsive eating and other eating behaviors. Contact www.oa.org or Marilyn at 815-751-4822 for more information.

SATURDAY

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (OA) will host a Walk and Talk at at 8 a.m. at the NIU East Lagoon. OA is a 12 step group for people who focus too much on food and/or want to stop overeating. Meet at the Lincoln Highway parking lot and the group walks together. Contact www.oa.org or Marilyn at 815-751-4822 for more information.