Weekly events: Week of Nov. 15
November 15, 2021
Monday
- International Language Tables – Southeast Asia!: The Center for Southeast Asian Studies is hosting international virtual language tables during International Education Week 2021. The event will be at 8 a.m. via Zoom. Students must register.
- “Give us our roses while we’re still here” Transgender Day of Remembrance Gallery Walk: In commemoration of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), and to underscore the value of Trans lives at NIU and beyond, this gallery walk celebrates the lives and experiences of NIU Trans students. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Glass Gallery (main floor).
Tuesday
- Undocumented Ally Training: The Office of Undocumented Student Support offers undocumented ally training to NIU faculty, staff and students each semester. Participants learn how to be effective advocates for undocumented students. The event will be at 9 a.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom.
- Virtual International Recognition Reception: Students are invited to the Virtual International Recognition Reception to honor individuals in the NIU community for their contributions and achievements in international education during the past year. The event will be at noon via Zoom. Students must register to attend.
- State of the University Address: Join fellow Huskies in person from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center for President Freeman’s annual State of the University address and Q&A session.
- Search for Your Future: Finding Internship & Job Openings: Interested in putting your skills and academic preparation to work? Learn the basics of the internship and job search process. The event will be at 4 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.
Wednesday
- Conversation with the Provost: Executive Vice President and Provost Ingram invites students to join her for an open conversation with fellow Huskies. The event will be at 2:30 p.m. in Wirtz Hall, Room 116.
- Study Abroad Opportunities with ISA: Virtual information session on semester, summer, and winter break study abroad programs offered through the Study Abroad Office by ISA. The event will be at 3 p.m., register here.
- NIU Football Watch Party: Come to Fatty’s starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Novak room for the best NIU football watch party, supporting MAC West 1st place Huskies as they face the Buffalo Bulls.
Thursday
- Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting – Live stream now available: The Board of Trustees meeting is available to be viewed as a live stream in Microsoft Teams. It will be at 8:30 a.m.
- How to Find Money to Study Abroad: Information session on scholarships and financial aid available for study abroad will be given at 1:30 p.m. in the Holmes Student Center, Room 405.
- Southeast Asia Culture Fest: Come to Culture Fest for great entertainment and fun. The event will be at 6 p.m. in the Campus Life Building, Room 100.
Friday
- What I Embody Series: Fashion as Expression: In this session of “What I Embody,” the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will collaborate with the Huskie Closet, an initiative of the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, that provides free gently used clothing for NIU students. The event will be at 3 p.m. in the Chick Evans Field House, Room 102.
- Women’s Rights in Islam: Women’s Rights in Islam will be a visual and informative presentation feature serval images of women in Islam. The event will be at 5 p.m. in the Campus Life Building, Room 100.