Monday

• Huskies Thank Women: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is celebrating women in our everyday lives throughout the month of March. Share an image of a woman you want to celebrate and stage @NIU_GSRC on Instagram or on Facebook.
• Conference on Undergraduate Research & Engagement (CURE) Info Session: Need guidance putting together your CURE presentation or more insight on the registration process? Tune in to the online information session that will be hosted through Microsoft Teams from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
• Resume Q & A: Career Services will host a virtual resume writing workshop at 11:00 a.m. for students who are creating their first resume or updating their resume. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• Coping Through COVID-19: Mental Health 101: Counseling and Consultation Services will host a virtual self-care webinar at 4:00 p.m. Contact Sarah Moskal at [email protected] for more information. 
• Engineering Hour & Virtual Guided Tour: Learn about careers in engineering, research, student organizations and the hands-on learning experiences that students can participate in this virtual video chat from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• Women’s History & Allyship Discussion: Join WGAA and the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center’s Speakers Bureau for a women’s history month celebration and interactive virtual discussion on allyship. This event will be hosted through Microsoft Teams at 5 p.m. Contact Emma Barton-Norris at [email protected] for more information. 
• Outdoor Adventures Craft Night: Affirmation Rock Painting: Take time from the stress of class to create and paint rocks with kind words. Register for a 45-minute session starting at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Register online: $5 for students, $7 for non-students. The event will be at the Student Recreation Center.

Tuesday

• Hospitality 320 “Ellington’s” served at The Depot: Enjoy Hawaiian BBQ Pineapple Chicken Wrap, Macaroni Salad, and a Hawaiian Tart for only $7.99. “Ellington’s” will be served at The Depot C-store located in HSC at 12:00 p.m.
• Finding Forward: Students will learn the definition and application of featured coping skills rooted in acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches. The event will be run through Microsoft Teams at 1 p.m. Contact Giselle Navarro at [email protected] for more information. 
• Resume Trends & Forecasts for 2021: The Graduate School will be hosting an online workshop that will cover trends in resumes at 4 p.m.
• Engineering Hour & Virtual Guided Tour: Learn about careers in engineering, research, student organizations and the hands-on learning experiences that students can participate in this virtual video chat that will be at 4:30 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• Art & Identity Project: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will host a community art project and discussion on intersectional feminism through Microsoft Teams at 3 p.m.
• OHANA – Game Night: This session is to provide the game night for members to relieve stress and to feel a sense of belonging as a team. It will be at 5 p.m. through Microsoft Teams. Contact Yoon Jae Jeon at [email protected] for more information.
• Outdoor Adventures NOLS 2021 Exploration Film Tour: This virtual event will feature five short films that aim to inspire adventurers to pursue their dreams, advocate for change and challenge their perceptions of inclusion in the outdoors. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Zoom.
• Outdoor Adventures Night Hike: Explore the nighttime woods and learn about nocturnal critters. Meet at the West Lagoon in front of Stevenson South. The event will be at 8 p.m. Registration is required.

Wednesday

• Overcoming Fear: Re-training Your Brain – Part I: In this virtual event, participants will gain an understanding of the origins of their fears and the ways in which we can manage fear. Registration is required. 
• Everyday LinkedIn: Learn the five things you should do on LinkedIn every day to take advantage of this amazing platform for your career success. The event will be virtual at 11 a.m.
• 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.
• Lorgia García Peña: “From Theory to Practice: How Can Ethnic Studies Methodologies Help Decolonize the University”: A virtual event that will cover Latinx Studies from global perspectives. The event will be at noon. Contact Latino Studies at l[email protected].
• Sports Nutrition Camp – Pilot: The NIU Nutrition Team is launching its newly developed Sports Nutrition Camp. This event will be at 12:30 p.m. Contact Meg Burnham at [email protected] for more information.
• Resume Writing – The Essentials: Career Services will host a virtual resume writing workshop at 1 p.m. for students who are creating their first resume or updating their resume. Contact Edward Heard at [email protected] for more information.
• Jean-Michel Basquiat: “Jean-Michel Basquiat on TV” will be a talk and Q & A on the famed artist with University of Maryland’s Dr. Jordana Moore Saggese. The event will be at 2 p.m., students must register.
• Intuitive Eating Workshop – Pilot: The NIU Nutrition Team is launching its newly developed Intuitive Eating Workshop. The event will be at 3:30 p.m., contact Meg Burnham at [email protected] for more information.
• POLS Open House on Zoom: Come learn more about the political science major and our clubs. The event will be at 4 p.m.
• Engineering Hour & Virtual Guided Tour: Learn about careers in engineering, research, student organizations and the hands-on learning experiences that students can participate in this virtual video chat that will be at 4:30 p.m.
• Graduate Open House – NIU College of Education: Attend the NIU College of Education’s open house event to learn more about our degree program offerings. The event will be at 4:30 p.m. Contact Brittany Wereminski at [email protected].
• History of Coming Out of the Shadows: Join for a conversation with former members of the Immigrant Youth Justice League. The event will be at 6 p.m. RSVP is required. 

Thursday

• Time Management & Organizational Skills: The goal of the training is to assist participants in getting more done and assisting with achieving a more satisfying work-life balance. The event will be at 9 a.m., costing $10 for NIU students and $33 for non-students. Contact Janiece Bollie at [email protected] to register.
• “From Suffragettes to Intersectionality:” Understanding Feminism Town Hall (Session 1): There will be a panel of guest experts who will answer your questions and engage in meaningful dialogue in a virtual space.​ The virtual event is at 11 a.m.
• Hospitality 320 “Ellington’s” served at The Depot: Enjoy Hawaiian BBQ Pineapple Chicken Wrap, Macaroni Salad, and a Hawaiian Tart for only $7.99. “Ellington’s” will be served at The Depot C-store located in HSC at noon
• Community College and High School Advisors Open House – Engineering: learn about the  College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at this virtual event at 2 p.m. RSVP to [email protected].
• Innovation Conversation: Join the conversation about innovation hosted by the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships in conjunction with NICCS. The event will be at 3 p.m.
• Capstone Boot Camp: Academic Databases and Search Engines: This workshop covers advanced search functions across several widely used databases. The event will be at 3:30 p.m. Contact Edye Cowan at [email protected].
• NIU & College of DuPage 2+2 Elementary Education Information Session: Join NIU’s College of Education and College of DuPage for a virtual overview session on our Elementary Education program and  2 + 2 Agreement. The event will be at 3:30 p.m. Contact Brittany Wereminski at [email protected].
• ACM presents Encryption with Greg Boyd: Greg Boyd has started his own consulting firm, Mainframe Crypto, to provide consulting and technical assistance for implementing cryptographic solutions. This event will be at 3:30 p.m.
• Job Searching: What Skills Should I Be Emphasizing When Applying for Jobs and Internships?: learn how to use NIU’s Career Pathway Dashboard to search the job market by occupation, skills, employer, and geographic demand. This event will be at 4 p.m.
• Academic Drop-In Sessions: Join the students and staff of the Asian American Resource Center for Academic Drop-In Sessions. Work on your assignments and learn study strategies while connecting with other students affiliated with the AARC. This event will be at 5 p.m.

• Outdoor Adventures Weekly Thursday Crate Climb: Outdoor Adventures will host a weekly crate climb from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. Registration is required. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Friday

• Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Leadership Series: Introduction Session: This series aims to introduce as many outdoor and leadership skills to students who share this desire for change as possible. This event is at the Student Recreation Center at 5 p.m. Registration is required.