Monday

• 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.
• NIU Autism Caregiver Group Coffee Chat: The NIU Autism Caregiver Group will host their weekly coffee chat at 11 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Email Allison Gladfelter at [email protected] to receive the Zoom link. 
• How to apply to graduate school in biology: Students can attend a one-hour virtual event at 3 p.m. to learn about the process of applying to graduate school in biology anywhere. Contact Jennifer Koop at [email protected] for more information.
• Meditation and healing circles: Students can focus on positive affirmations, meditation, calm and peace to frame preparation for finals week at 3 p.m. at the East Lagoon. Contact Jocelyn Santana at [email protected] for more information.
• Everyday LinkedIn: Join Career Services for a LinkedIn workshop on how to use the platform at 3:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Tuesday

• NIU Online RN to BS in Nursing Webinar: Students can attend a webinar to learn more about the School of Nursing at noon. Registration is required.
• Work-life Balance during COVID-19: Results of an NIU Campus Survey: Members of the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women will share results of an NIU survey about work-life experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic at 3 p.m. virtually.
• 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.

Wednesday

• ILx Space Technology Talk: Students can join a virtual hour-long talk with two speakers to discuss unique space-related topics at 4 p.m. Registration is required. Contact Heidi Bjerke at [email protected] for more information.
• Wednesday Night Wisdom: Empowering Women and Gender Equity: Panelists at this virtual event at 6 p.m. will discuss the importance of gender equity and the critical role it plays in empowering female success. Registration is required. Contact Rachel Schmit at [email protected] for more information.

Thursday

• AAEE Teacher Job Fair: Students can virtually connect with school districts from across the country at noon. Registration for educator candidates is free.
• 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.
• Northern Star seeking Latinx advisory board members: The Northern Star will hold an advisory board meeting at 7 p.m. via Zoom to improve its coverage in the Latinx community. If you would like to attend, contact Yari Tapia at [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Friday

• 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.