Monday

• NBA 2K21 Heat Check: Kappa Pi Beta will be hosting an NBA 2K21 heat check. The entree fee is $15, and students have a chance to win $125 in a raffle. Students must register. The event will begin at 9 a.m.
• Marketing Yourself: Showcasing Your Skills for Employers: University Writing Center will host a virtual resume writing workshop at 10 a.m. for students who are creating their first resume or updating their resume. Students must register. Contact Karen Smith at [email protected] for more information.
• Internships 101- Part 1: Career Services will host a workshop on how to look for an internship at 12 p.m. Registration is required. Contact Shara Dyson at [email protected] for more information.
• Wellness Series III: Safe Sex Olympics: Counseling and Consultation Services will host an event that will discuss sexual health at 3 p.m.
• Coping Through COVID-19: Stress vs. Anxiety: Prioritize your wellness, your mental health and your physical health at the 4 p.m. webinar. Contact Sarah Moskal at [email protected] for more information. 
• LinkedIn Basics: Learn how to create a LinkedIn profile at this 4 p.m. workshop. Contact Teri Schmidgall 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 that will be at 4:30 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• WGAA EMPOWERMENT SHOWCASE: Check out the artwork that has been submitted from NIU’s community of artists at 5 p.m. Contact Emma Barton-Norris at [email protected] for more information.
• WGAA Finals Kickback: Celebrate the semester with WGAA at 5 p.m. Contact Emma Barton-Norris at [email protected] for more information.
• Talent Show: The event will be at 7 p.m. at Carl Sandburg.
• Special Musicking Lecture: Tontrakul Kaewyong: This virtual event will introduce and explore musical traditions from the Northeast of Thailand. Contact Matthew Werstler at [email protected] for more information.

Tuesday

• The Power of Surveys: Insider Tips and Tools for Taking the Pulse of Your Community: Students will learn about community surveying at 9 a.m. The cost is $10 for an NIU student. Contact [email protected] for more information.
•  Surviving Rape Culture: Join Jac Ewasyshyn, credentialed advocate and survivor, as they discuss how rape culture is built into our society. Students must register. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• Wrapped in Fashion: Japanese Kimono: The event discusses the meaning of the clothing chosen by various levels of society that inhabited Japan’s great 17th to 19th century urban metropolises. The event is at 11 a.m. Contact Connie Rhoton at [email protected] or Helen Nagata at [email protected] for more information.
• Hospitality 320 “Ellington’s” served at The Depot: Campus Dining Services will serve Korean BBQ Chicken with White Rice, Korean Broccoli, and Fried Banana Fritters for $7.99 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Depot C-store in the Holmes Student Center.
• 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 1:00 p.m.
• Outdoor Adventures Lagoon Hourly Boat Rentals: Boat rentals are offered at East Lagoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The rental cost is $5 for NIU students, and $10 for nonstudents. Registration is required. Contact [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 that will be at 4:30 p.m.
• Informational & Virtual Escape Room: Learn what it takes to become a member of Sigma Lambda Gamma’s ETA Chapter, followed by a virtual escape room at 5 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• OHANA – Asian American Athletes: The Story of Hines Ward: The session will provide the opportunities to understand the racial stereotypes Hines Ward experienced from his young age and how he overcame them. The session will be a virtual session at 5 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information.  
• Total Trivia: Participants compete in several rounds of a multiple choice trivia competition for cash prizes right from your cell phone or device. The event will be at 6 p.m.
• Karaoke & Paint: The event will be at 7 p.m. at Huskie Den.
• LTA Informational: This event will help any interested member be able to fully understand the organization. The event will be at 8 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Wednesday

• Wired Nutrition Fundraiser: Fraternity and Sorority Life will be hosting a fundraiser with Wired Nutrition in Dekalb. The fundraiser will start at 6:59 a.m. at 830 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115. Learn more at http://niu.presence.io/event/wired-nutrition-fundraiser.
• Medical Device Forum Series, NIU Biomedical Engineering Society: This event will discuss current and emerging trends in medical device technologies, regulations, and patient safety, including the impacts resulting from COVID-19. The event will be at 9 a.m., and students must register. 
• Protecting Your Identity: Learn the threat of identity theft and how to protect yourself and your family against it. The event will be at 12 p.m. Contact Karen Smith at [email protected] for more information.
• Meet the UGC Greeks: This is a tabling event where the Greek organizations comprising the United Greek Council will promote their respective organizations. The event will be at 1 p.m. Learn more at http://niu.presence.io/event/meet-the-ugc-greeks. 
• New Civics and the Impact of Globalization: This workshop explores the ingredients and impact of globalization in our communities and region. The event costs $10 for NIU students, and will be at 1 p.m. Contact Janiece Bollie at [email protected] for more information.
• Honorary Blood Drive for Matt and Alyssa: Donate to help those in need of blood at 2 p.m. at Hopkins Community Center, 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb, IL, Terrace Room. Contact [email protected] with desired time.
• Start by Believing: This training will cover topics such as sexual assault. The virtual event will be at 2 p.m. 
• Inclusion By Design–Not Default: The panel will discuss how to actively create inclusive classrooms, workplaces, and relationships. The event will be at 3 p.m. Contact Alicia Smith or Carletta Sanders at [email protected] or [email protected] for more information. 
• Chinese Tea Ceremony: Chinese club will be hosting a tea ceremony event to educate members about tea from history and different types of tea used throughout time. The event will be at 3 p.m. at DuSable Smart Classroom 268.
• Food Insecurity: The Challenge of Hunger and Malnutrition: Panelists will discuss the presence and impact of food insecurity in our community, our country and the world. The event will be at 3:30 p.m. Contact Meg Junk 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 that will be at 4:30 p.m.
• Huskie Academic Support Center Undergraduate Employment Open House: The Undergraduate Employment Open House provides an opportunity to meet with Huskie Academic Support Center staff to gain a better understanding about employment as a coach/SIL on campus. The event will be at 5 p.m. Contact Gail Jacky at [email protected] for more information. 
• Cultural Paint Night: Participants will be able to paint anything related to their culture. The event will be at 8 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information. 

Thursday

• Trends in Employment Law and Collective Bargaining: Learn the fundamentals of collective bargaining negotiations and wage payment requirements for public sector employers. The event will be at 9 a.m., and it costs $10 for NIU students. Contact [email protected] for more information.
• SPS Council Meeting (Virtual): Supportive Professional Staff Council will host an event at 10 a.m. that will be open to the public. Email [email protected] for an invitation. Contact Frances Mitchell at [email protected] for more information. 
• “Queer Futures” Understanding LGBTQ+ Inclusion (Part 1): Participants will learn about LGBTQ+ lived experiences and the nuance inherent to queer identity. The event will be at 11 a.m. Students must register. 
• 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.
• Networking and Building Professional Relationships: The workshop will teach why and how to network and the importance of building professional relationships that transform your approach to professional development. The event will be at 1:30 p.m. Contact Sharazazi Dyson at [email protected] for more information. 
• 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. The event requires registration.
• The Complexities of Homelessness: The event will be at 3:30 p.m. Contact Meg Junk at [email protected] for more information.
• Outdoor Adventures Lagoon Hourly Boat Rentals: Boat rentals are offered at East Lagoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The rental cost is $5 for NIU students, and $10 for non-students. Registration is required. Contact [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 that will be at 4:30 p.m.
• NIU Law Francis X. Riley Lecture on Professionalism: College of Law will host a lecture at 6 p.m. Contact Melody Mitchell at [email protected] for more information. 
• Outdoor Adventures Weekly Thursday Campfires: Join NIU Outdoor Adventures Thursday nights for a campfire at the west lagoon. The event will be at 7 p.m. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Friday

• ETA Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta/Huskie Food Pantry Food Drive: The donation drop-off location is at the Chick Evans Field House, South entrance. The food drive will begin at 9 a.m. Contact Michael Herrera at [email protected] for more information. 
• Music Maqamat in Egypt and the Levant during the Twentieth Century between Arabic and Western Research: International Training Office will host a lecture at 9 a.m. Registration is required. Contact Sim Tissa at [email protected] for more information. 
• #ELGLInspire at NIU: #ELGLInspire events share information about careers with towns, cities, counties, and districts. This event will be at 1 p.m.
• Fitness Friday – Danceworks: Experience a virtual Group Fitness class at 4 p.m. Contact Leanne Kulchawik at [email protected] for more information. 
• Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Leadership Series: Introduction to Boats: This series aims to introduce outdoor and leadership skills to students. This event is at the Student Recreation Center at 4 p.m. Registration is required. Contact [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 that will be at 4:30 p.m.
• Campfire Trivia and S’mores: This program will take place outside, please dress for the weather. The event will be at 7 p.m. at  NIU Lorado Taft Field Campus. The cost is $6 per person. Contact Alyssa Parker at [email protected] to register and for more information.