Monday

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: University closure due in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 
• Outdoor Adventures Pop-Up Cross Country Ski or Snowshoe Clinic: Outdoor Adventures will host cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at 2 p.m. at the Sycamore Park District Golf Course 940 E. State St. Sign-up is required. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• Outdoor Adventures Standup Paddleboard Clinic: Outdoor Adventures is hosting a standup paddleboard clinic at 2 p.m. at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S 4th St. Registration is required and the event costs $10 per person. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• Outdoor Adventures Standup Paddleboard Yoga Clinic: Outdoor Adventures is hosting a standup paddleboard yoga clinic at 3:15 p.m. at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S 4th St. Registration is required and the event costs $25 per person. Contact [email protected] for more information. 

Tuesday

• Serving up Knowledge: The Recipe for Effective Reading: The Honors Program will host an event with Honors Faculty Fellow Valerie Garver for a virtual session on how and when you read will affect the amount of pleasure and profit you get from it. The virtual event will start at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. Contact Connie Storey at [email protected] for more information. 
• Conquer the Procrastination Monster Workshop: The University Writing Center will host a workshop at 3:30 p.m. that explores how to use a variety of time management tools as well as why we procrastinate and action planning to be positively productive. Registration is required. Contact Gail Jacky at [email protected] for more information. 

Wednesday

• First-year Success Series: Financial Literacy Program Spring 2021: Students can learn how to review financial aid and student account basics and learn about upcoming financial aid and scholarship deadlines at this virtual event at 10 a.m. RSVP is required. 
• Womanist Wednesday: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will host an interactive session that highlight topics related to gender identity, intersectionality, and current events. Follow on Instagram @ NIU_GSRC to participate. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• Resume Q&A: Career Services will host a virtual resume workshop at 1 p.m. to share best practices, show resume resources and answer your questions. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• Active Bystander Workshop: The center of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a workshop at 2 p.m. to encourages students to engage in healthy campus culture surrounding violence and sexual misconduct. Contact Allison Hurlburt at [email protected] for more information. 
• Creating a Conducive Study Space Workshop: The University Writing Center will host a workshop at 3:30 p.m. on how to create an environment for concentrating. Registration is required. Contact Gail Jacky at [email protected] for more information. 
• LinkedIn Basics: Career Services will host a LinkedIn workshop at 5 p.m. to get students familiar with the platform to elevate their job search. Contact Teri Schmidgall at [email protected] for more information. 
• Esports Career Lecture: Sam Heckman, Former Pro Magic the Gathering Player: An NIU Esports Career Lecture at 6 p.m. will show students what a future career in esports is like. Registration is required. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• Wednesday Night Wisdom – Going Global: The College of Business will host a virtual event with panelists at 7:30 p.m. to discuss their global experiences, share their expertise and provide insight on how to thrive within the international business culture. Registration is required. Contact Rachel Schmit at [email protected] for more information.

Thursday

• Outdoor Adventures Weekly Thursday Crate Climb: Outdoor Adventures will host a weekly crate crawl from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rec Center. Registration for a 20-minute session is required. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Friday

• Fitness Friday – Core & More: NIU Recreation will host a class at 4 p.m. on Zoom that will focus on the upper body muscles including chest, back, arms and core. Contact Leanne Kulchawik at [email protected] for more information. 
• Outdoor Adventures Open House Skate Night: Outdoor Adventures will host an open house skate night at 5 p.m. at the Rec Center ice rink, 325 N Annie Glidden Rd. Registration is required. Contact [email protected] for more information.