DeKalb | NIU has joined the Council for European Studies Academic Consortium.The council is an international coalition dedicated to furthering the study of Europe. NIU is one of only three Illinois public universities to be among the 84 members of the...
DeKalb | Not only does Feed ’em Soup help the community — now it’s offering cooking classes.Feed ’em Soup in partnership with Kiswaukee College will offer six culinary classes beginning Thursday. The classes will be taught by chef Alex Smith,...
DeKalb | There is help for those who have experienced difficulty paying for heat in the colder months.Community Contacts, Inc. in accordance with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications to assist low-income households...
DeKalb | Barnes & Noble nationwide will host a free Star Wars Reads Day on Saturday.The DeKalb Barnes and Noble, 2439 Sycamore Road, will feature a costume contest and Star Wars-themed scavenger hunt with exclusive giveaways and activities for every...
DeKalb | SPAY Illinois is hosting a low-cost pet vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter, 16173 Base Line Road in Genoa.Call 877-475-7729 to set up an appointment. Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover are accepted,...
DeKalb | The DeKalb Citizen Environmental Commission is accepting awards for the People Responsible for Improving DeKalb’s Environment (P.R.I.D.E.) Award.The award recognizes local residents, businesses or entities that have improved the quality of...
DeKalb | Book dramatist Barbara Rinella will appear as Cleopatra in DeKalb to raise funds for the DeKalb Public Library’s expansion project.She will appear at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St. Rinella will be in character...
A four-year tradition continued Monday with the LGBT Resource Center and allies chalking in the Martin Luther King Commons.The center chalks the block every year to kick off October, which is LGBTQ History Month.“The goal is to just let everyone know...
Alpha Phi welcomed a bigger turnout than usual at its annual A Phiesta bowl on Sunday for women’s cardio care.The sorority hosts the event to raise money for the health care of its members. During A Phiesta bowl, participants pay to participate in games,...
Members of the Student Association are trying to increase the funding the Recreation Center receives and make the facility self-sustaining.In a spring student referendum, 914 voters said making improvements to the Rec should be made a priority, while...
The weekend’s Unity Celebration showcased diversity across campus.The Latino Student Alliance hosted NIU’s first Unity Conference and Celebration in the hope that it would bring the student population closer. On Friday, a celebration was held in the...
On Wednesday, Jennifer Rosato, College of Law dean, received the Distinguished Leadership Award from Secretary of State Jesse White.The award was given to Rosato during White’s National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Rosato is the first Latina...
