Carmelo Gonzalez, who works for TRiO, serves food to students Wednesday during the TRiO Student Support Services Open House on the lawn of Adams Hall. TRiO scholars, graduate assistants and student workers gathered to serve students barbecue. TRiO is...
Interim CFO Nancy Suttenfield speaks about NIU’s budget proposal at the Aug. 28 Board of Trustees Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee meeting in Altgeld Hall. The Board of Trustees will consider budget approval for a technology center and building renovations during its meeting today.
Students participated in a free American Sign Language class hosted by members of NIU Deaf Pride. During this class, Deaf Pride President Abby Jeppson taught students how to sign numbers, the ASL alphabet and basic vocabulary. This class is held every...
Fifth Ward Alderman Ron Naylor speaks at a Feb. 10 DeKalb City Council meeting. Naylor and 3rd Ward Alderwoman Kristen Lash will not seek re-election in April, but Naylor said he will work on expanding the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport and Lash said...
The Stevens Building Annex, former home of the anthropology and theatre departments, undergoes demolition for renovations Monday. Only half of the building will be rebuilt while the other side will be revamped and updated. According to an NIU Today article from July 11, the Stevens Building Annex is 90 percent demolished.
Participants in the NIU International Education Camp, consisting of 26 students from the National University of Tainan’s Affiliated Elementary School of Taiwan, learn about American farming and agriculture Sunday at Cottonwood Stable, 5430 S. Malta Road. The students are visiting to immerse themselves in American culture, tradition and fun. On Saturday the students went to Six Flags Great America, and on Sunday they visited an American farm.
Contestants inspect their dogs and prepare for judging during the Greater DeKalb Kennel Club Dog Show Saturday at the Convocation Center. The dog show included various breeds and groups of dogs, from sporting group to toy group. The dogs and their owners showed off general appearance, movement, temperament and physical traits for the judges.
Huskie Stadium in 2011, when robotic cameras were installed to eliminate the use of aerial lifts and platforms when filming football practices. The Facilities Master Plan will determine the need for enhancements, upgrades or renovations to each individual sport and its facility.
Local vendors sell their products at Duck Soup Coop’s first community farmers market Friday at 129 E. Hillcrest Drive. Duck Soup Coop is a market that sells products such as grains, pastas and nuts. Duck Soup Coop partnered with DeKalb County Community Gardens this summer to provide the community with access to locally grown food.
Steve Estes, director of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Office, discusses the campus organizations and resources available to incoming freshman Friday during freshmen orientation in the Campus Life Building.
Alan Rosenbaum, University Council executive secretary, receives an award from NIU President Doug Baker during his last University Council appearance as executive secretary Wednesday in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center. University Council approved a draft statement addressing NIU’s pension worries.
