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GSRC to hold LGBTQ Sexual Health and Crafts event

By Northern Star staff | April 13, 2016

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will hold a queer-centered sexual health program 5:30 p.m. today in Neptune Hall, Northeast/Southeast Room.Participants are invited to craft barriers for diverse bodies as well as create a "barrier carrier,"...

Military and Post-Traditional Student Services to hold Post-Trad Appreciation week

By Northern Star staff | April 13, 2016

Military and Post-Traditional Student Services will hold its annual Post-Trad Appreciation week Tuesday to April 22.This event celebrates the impact all adult students, military students, transfers, commuters and student parents have on campus.This first...

DeKalb County's Vinny's Pizza is one of the 25 participating locations. 

DeKalb County’s Restaurant Week comes to an end

By Northern Star staff | April 12, 2016

DeKalb County's Vinny's Pizza is one of the 25 participating locations. 

Mortar Board Society to hold lecture on mentorship and the importance of genius

By Northern Star staff | April 12, 2016

La Vonne I. Neal, associate vice president of process improvement and operational effectiveness, will host a lecture 4-6 p.m. April 19 at the Holmes Student Center, Lincoln Room.The multimedia presentation will include topics cultivating the ideas of...

Sycamore Light Depot to feature NIU Time Arts students

By Northern Star staff | April 12, 2016

The DeKalb County Foundation and Give Local DeKalb County will hold the Sycamore Depot Light Show 8:30 p.m. May 3 at the DeKalb County Foundation, 475 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore.Featured in the show will be artwork made by NIU Time Arts Animation students,...

Student Association to sponsor trip to Springfield to rally for MAP, budget

By Northern Star staff | April 12, 2016

The Student Association will sponsor a trip to Springfield to promote activism regarding MAP grants and the state budget, according to an NIU news release. Students will leave from the east side of the Holmes Student Center at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and...

NIU to hold Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education conference

By Northern Star staff | April 12, 2016

NIU will hold the Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education Conference on April 29 in the Holmes Student Center.The conference is called "Reshaping Latino Access to Higher Education: Realities, Challenges and Opportunities" and will feature opportunities...

Local sponsors to hold ‘He Named Me Malala’ viewing, discussion

By Northern Star staff | April 12, 2016

Several DeKalb networks will hold a viewing and panel discussion of "He Named Me Malala" at 7 p.m. today at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.The public event is sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, Friends of Jane Adeny Memorial...

Guest curators to hold educational programs at Art Museum

By Northern Star staff | April 11, 2016

The Between the Wars: Contrasts, Parallels, Shifts and Patterns exhibit will hold an educational program from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday in Altgeld Hall, Room 315.The exhibit explores stylistic motivations, technical innovations and social transitions during...

Students must submit reply form for graduation

By Northern Star staff | April 11, 2016

Students who plan to attend a May commencement ceremony must submit an online reply form by 4 p.m. April 18.Filling out the online reply form/RSVP does not reserve guest tickets for the May commencement ceremonies.Undergraduates may submit their reply...

NIU Veterans Association to hold 2nd homeless awareness fundraiser

By Northern Star staff | April 11, 2016

The Veterans Association will hold its 2nd Homeless Veterans Awareness and Fundraiser overnight noon Wednesday to noon Thursday in the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons. All proceeds will go to the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, according to a flier. About...

STEM Cafe to hold Renewable Nation talk at Fatty’s

By Northern Star staff | April 11, 2016

Kevin Martin, department of technology assistant professor, will discuss plug-in cars and the smart grid at Renewable Nation 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 19 at Fatty's Pub and Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, according to a flier. Martin will also discuss the...