Monday

• Resume Writing – The Essentials: Career Services will host a virtual resume writing workshop at 11 a.m. for students who are creating their first resume or updating their resume. Contact Edward Heard at [email protected] for more information.
• Campus Activities Board Recruitment – Informational Sessions: CAB will host an informational session at 2:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams for students interested in executive positions. Contact Elina Saovie at [email protected] for more information.
• SGA Spring 2021 Election Candidate Meet and Greet in the HSC: Students can meet the candidates for the Student Government Association to learn more about their platform at 4 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center in the OASIS.
• Meet the BMI Guy: Students can meet the gentlemen of the Black Male Initiative to learn more about BMI at 4:45 p.m. in the Regency Room in the Holmes Student Center.

Tuesday

• “Very Well, Thank You”: The Arts as a Means to Well-being: The NIU Art Museum will showcase an exhibition that investigates the unique role and way the visual and performing arts assist in maintaining social, psychological, and physical health and happiness. The exhibition in Altgeld Hall will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• Hospitality 320 “Ellington’s” served at The Depot: Campus Dining Services will serve three pork tacos, warm handmade corn tortillas topped with fresh pico de gallo and cilantro served with rice and beans for $7.99 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Depot C-store in the Holmes Student Center.
• Period Project Pick Up: The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will provide free tampons and pads to students and community members. Text 302-601-1508 to pick up the products at the GSRC front porch.
• 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.
• 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.
• Outdoor Adventures Lagoon Hourly Boat Rentals: Outdoor Adventures will offer hourly boat rentals at the East Lagoon from 4 to 6 p.m. Students can sign up for $5 an hour for a rental time starting on the hour and select canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• SGA Spring 2021 Election Candidate Meet and Greet in the HSC: Students can meet the candidates for the Student Government Association to learn more about their platform at 4 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center in the OASIS.
• OHANA – Holi Festival: Holi Festival is a traditional Asian festival known as ‘festival of colors’ and the ‘festival of love’ originated from Hindu culture. The session at 5 p.m. via Microsoft Teams will provide the opportunity to learn about the culture of the festival. Contact Yoon Jae Jeon at [email protected] for more information.
• NIU Law — Race and Law Conversation on Environmental Justice: Students can join the virtual “Environmental Justice: Communities in Crisis” at 5:30 p.m. as part of its Race and the Law Conversations Series. Contact Melody Mitchell at [email protected] for more information.
• Rebuilding Democracy Lecture Series: Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL 16): Rep. Adam Kinzinger will be discussing a variety of topics such as rebuilding democracy, energy, agriculture and foreign affairs with Dean Robert Brinkmann at 6 p.m. Registration is required. Contact Paula Meyer at [email protected] for more information.

Wednesday

• Crimson Days: The Early Story of NIU exhibit: Crimson Days: The Early History of NIU details and commemorates the founding of NIU in 1895. The exhibit runs from March 17 to Dec. 5 at the Ellwood House Museum from noon to 4:45 p.m. Contact [email protected].
• Gender Progress as a Pillar of Mexico’s Post-Agrarian Citizenship: Students can join a lecture on Gender Progress as a Pillar of Mexico’s Post-Agrarian Citizenship with Dr. Raquel Pacheco, assistant professor of sociocultural anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Registration for the event at noon is required. Contact Sandy Lopez 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.
• A LinkedInLearning Event: Finding Your Dream Job at Companies that Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Join LinkedIn Instructor Chris Taylor, who offers several strategies that can be used to increase the odds of finding a diverse and inclusive work environment. Registration for the event at 1 p.m. is required. Contact Teri Schmidgall at [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.
• Spotlighting Women Faculty Researchers at NIU Panel: Students can attend a panel discussion among women faculty researchers at NIU at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Panelists will share stories and reflections on their career paths and experiences with research in their respective disciplines. Contact Ariel Owens at [email protected] for more information.
• Esports Career Lecture: Keisha Howard, Founder of Sugar Gamers: Students interested in a career in esports can check out the NIU Esports Career Lecture Series on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required. Contact Jeannie East at [email protected] for more information.

Thursday

• NIU Communiversity Gardens Plant Sale: The NIU Community Gardens will be selling houseplants, herbs, flowers and vegetables online for $2.50 to $6. Pickup options take place in late April and early May. Contact Melissa Burlingame at [email protected] for more information.
• Virtual Coffee Hour: The commenter lounge is reopening virtually for a coffee hour at 11 a.m. Contact Marissa Dordick at [email protected] for more information.
• Hospitality 320 “Ellington’s” served at The Depot: Campus Dining Services will serve chicken enchiladas with Mexican red rice and churros for $7.99 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Depot C-store in the Holmes Student Center.
• Interviewing – The Essentials: Career Services will host an interviewing workshop for students to prepare for job and internship interviews at 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact Joyce Keller at [email protected] for more information.
• Internships 101: Part 2: Career Services will host a workshop on how to look for an internship at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• April Fools’ Day Egg Hunt: Join CAB and Outdoor Adventures for a day of fun at 3 p.m. near the east lagoon Outdoor Adventures boat rack. Hunt for treat-filled eggs, win prizes and don’t get fooled by pranks!
• Outdoor Adventures Lagoon Hourly Boat Rentals: Outdoor Adventures will offer hourly boat rentals at the East Lagoon from 4 to 6 p.m. Students can sign up for $5 an hour for a rental time starting on the hour and select canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Friday

• Your Major, Your Career: Career Services will host an overview of the academic and career choice process at NIU at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact Brian Pillsbury 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 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact Brian Pillsbury at [email protected]  for more information.
• Birds n’ Brews: Join the Inclusive Birding Club for a virtual hour conversation about bird watching at 5 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Leadership Series: Introduction to Trip Planning: Join Outdoor Adventures at 5 p.m. for a session of this series that will focus on everything else you need to do with the new skills you have gained to plan out the trip that you and your friends may be planning. Registration is required. Contact [email protected] for more information.