Weekly events: Week of Feb. 22
February 21, 2021
Monday
- Education Job Fair: Career Services is hosting a virtual Education Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon for students to connect with employers. The fair is free and will be held through Huskies Get Hired. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- NEDAW 2021: Thinking Thankfully Through Art: To honor National Eating Disorder Week, students can attend an event for an art-based activity that focuses on gratitude for one’s body. The event will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Wellness Series: Nutrition ad Fitness: Campus Activities Board and NIU Recreation will host a virtual snack chat at 4 p.m. with information on nutrition and tips on fitness.
- WGAA Reproductive Health Meeting: Women and Gender Advocacy Alliance will host a virtual lecture at 5 p.m. for students to learn more about reproductive health and rights from Professor Laura Johnson. Contact Emma Barton-Norris at [email protected] for more information.
- Outdoor Adventures Craft Night: T-Shirts Reimagined: Outdoor Adventures will host a craft night on how to “upcycle” t-shirts at 6 p.m. at the Rec Center. Registration is required and costs $5 for students. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Study with the Swans: Students needing help with homework or studying can join members of Gamma Phi Omega at 7 p.m. for a virtual study session. The Zoom link to the event can be found on the @niu_swans Instagram.
Tuesday
- Candidate Informational Meeting: The Student Government Association will host a virtual candidate informational meeting at noon for the upcoming SGA Spring elections. Contact Cassandra Kamp at [email protected] for more information.
- Hospitality 320 “Ellington’s” served at The Depot: Campus Dining Services will serve Greek Chicken and Orzo Pasta Salad, Italian Scones and Strawberry-lime Bars for $7.99 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Depot C-store in the Holmes Student Center.
- Finding Forward: Counseling and Consultation Services will host a virtual workshop at 1 p.m. for anyone wanting to boost their resilience to respond to life demands and COVID-19 stress. Contact Giselle Navarro at [email protected] for more information.
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Survey: Students can give their feedback virtually about the current climate of NIU from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Contact Jasmine Ivy at [email protected] for more information.
- Resume Writing – The Essentials: Career Services will host a virtual resume writing workshop at 2 p.m. for students who are creating their first resume or updating their resume. Contact Edward Heard at [email protected] for more information.
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Ask the Experts: The College of Health and Human Sciences will host a virtual Q&A session on COVID-19 vaccines at 3:30 p.m. Contact Liz Wright at [email protected] for more information.
- NEDAW 2021: Diet Discovery – A Discussion of the 5 Most Popular Diets: To honor National Eating Disorder Week, students can attend an event on today’s different types of diets. The event will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Who Am I? A Conversation About the Intersection of Black + Asian Identity: The Center for Black Studies and Asian American Resource Center will host a conversation around identity development from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration is required.
Wednesday
- Period Project Pick Up: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is providing free tampons and pads to students around campus. Text 302-601-1508 for a pick-up time. Contact Ariel Owens at [email protected] for more information.
- Huskies Get Hired Tips and Tricks: Career Services will host a Huskies Get Hired workshop to help students find job openings at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact Brian Pillsbury at [email protected] for more information.
- Introduction to Mindfulness: Counseling and Consultation Services will host a brief overview via Microsoft Teams at noon to discuss mindfulness and how to apply it with a guided meditation. Contact Kelsey Boll at 815-753-1206 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.
- NEDAW 2021 Panel Discussion: To honor National Eating Disorder Week, students can attend a panel about the experiences of those on the road to recovery from an eating disorder. The event will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Sister Circle: Sister Circles are spaces for women and nonbinary students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds to talk, listen, and simply exist amongst each other. The event will be held at 7 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact Ariel Owens at [email protected] for more information.
Thursday
- Spring Engineering Job and Internship Fair – Virtual: NIU will host an engineering job fair for students to meet employers at 10:30 a.m. via Huskies Get Hired. Contact Stephen Samuels at [email protected] for more information.
- “What’s Holding Us Back?” Understanding -isms (Part 2 ): The center for Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host part of a virtual lecture on understanding “-isms” at 11 a.m. Registration is required.
- Hospitality 320 “Ellington’s” served at The Depot: Campus Dining Services will serve Buffalo Cauliflower Wrap with Hummus and Vegan Sugar Cookies for $7.99 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Depot C-store in the Holmes Student Center.
- Housing 101: Students can learn more about off-campus housing from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact Marissa Dordick at [email protected] for more information.
- Candidate Informational Meeting: The Student Government Association will host a virtual candidate informational meeting at 4 p.m. for the upcoming SGA Spring elections. Contact Cassandra Kamp at [email protected] for more information.
- NEDAW 2021: NIU Teaching Kitchens Cook Along: To honor National Eating Disorder Week, students can attend a live demonstration that incorporates casual mindfulness into cooking. The event will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- CAB Bingo Night: Campus Activities Board will host a bingo night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration is required.
- Outdoor Adventures Weekly Thursday Crate Climb: Outdoor Adventures will host a weekly crate crawl from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Rec Center. Registration for a 20-minute session is required. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Four Poets, One Mic Presents: A Def Poetry Jam for the Culture Part 2: FourPoets OneMic will host a virtual performance on Facebook and Instagram at 7 p.m. Contact Darius Jackson [email protected] for more information.
Friday
- NEDAW 2020: Body Positive Yoga: To honor National Eating Disorder Week, students can attend a virtual yoga session. The event will be held at noon via Zoom. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Government, Public and Social Services, Health and Wellness Fair: Career Services will host a job fair for students to meet employers at 1 p.m. via Huskies Get Hired. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Fitness Friday – Total Body Burn: NIU Recreation will host a class at 4 p.m. viz Zoom that will focus on the full body and major muscle groups. Contact Leanne Kulchawik at [email protected] for more information.
- Black Arts Matter: The Center for Black Studies will host a discussion for Black artists to understand and know their essence at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Contact Brandon Sapp at [email protected] for more information.