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Kayaking couple ride along the river at sunset

Outdoor Adventures to host Kayak Pool Workshop

March 5, 2021
DeKalb community members cross a foot bridge Monday over the Lagoon.

NIU resumes campus gatherings, sets guidelines

March 5, 2021
Four students tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19

March 5, 2021
Virtual resume Q&A

Virtual resume Q&A

March 5, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

2 more students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

March 4, 2021
The Headliners podcast: Tiger Woods, NBA All-Stars, LeBron vs Zlatan, NBA nerds and more!

The Headliners podcast: Tiger Woods, NBA All-Stars, LeBron vs Zlatan, NBA nerds and more!

March 4, 2021
Tea, coffee and energy drinks contain varying levels of caffeine, a stimulant that triggers mental alertness.

Center for Commuter Assistance to host virtual coffee hour

March 3, 2021
Two more students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

2 more students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

March 3, 2021
Three more students and two employees test positive for COVID-19.

3 more students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

March 2, 2021
Six additional students and one employee test positive for COVID-19.

6 more students test positive for COVID-19, 9 students recover

March 1, 2021
The NIU Huskie Pride Statue and Holmes Student Center are recognizable landmarks to help new students find their way around campus.

Alpha Phi Gamma midterm goodie bags fundraiser

March 1, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of March 1

February 28, 2021
DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

County cases rise to 8,386

February 27, 2021
A doctor holds a nasal swab for a COVID-19 test.

Free COVID-19 testing at Convocation Center

February 26, 2021
As of Friday, 20 students and six employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

2 more students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

February 26, 2021
9 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

February 25, 2021
5 more students test positive for COVID-19

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 9 students recover

February 24, 2021
NIU sign in the middle of campus on June 23.

Alpha Kappa Delta Phi fundraiser to sell happiness beanies

February 23, 2021
Six additional students and one employee test positive for COVID-19.

2 additional students, 1 employee test positive for COVID-19

February 23, 2021
police car lights at night in city with selective focus and bokeh.

Tiger Woods suffers car crash

February 23, 2021
COVID-19 signs posted in the Holmes Student Center Friday.

4 additional students test positive for COVID-19

February 22, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Feb. 22

February 21, 2021
DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

County cases rise to 8,297

February 20, 2021
9 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 2 students recover

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 1 student recovers

February 19, 2021
As of Friday, 20 students and six employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 3 students recover

February 18, 2021
Four students tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

6 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 6 students recover

February 17, 2021
Four additional student recovers from COVID-19 and two more students test positive.

2 more students test positive for COVID-19, 4 students recover

February 16, 2021
NIU street banner covered in ice on Dec. 30.

Career Services to hold virtual Internship and Job Fair

February 15, 2021
Where to find a COVID-19 vaccine in DeKalb

Where to find a COVID-19 vaccine in DeKalb

February 15, 2021
15 additional students test positive for COVID-19 and one student recovers.

5 additional students, 2 employees test positive for COVID-19

February 15, 2021
Snow being cleared from sidewalks near the Central Quad sculpture Dec. 30.

Winter storm warning in effect for DeKalb County

February 15, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Feb. 15

February 14, 2021
DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

County cases rise to 8,197

February 13, 2021
Northern Star: The Bachelor Recap S1:E4

Northern Star: The Bachelor Recap S1:E4

February 12, 2021
Fourteen additional students and one employee has tested positive for the coronavirus.

14 additional students test positive for COVID-19

February 12, 2021
The Forward, Together Forward memorial outside Cole Hall honors the lives of the five students lost in the Feb. 14, 2008, shooting. The lives of two additional Huskies were lost one day after the anniversary of the Feb. 14 shooting.

Moment of reflection to be held for anniversary of shooting

February 11, 2021
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Department of Psychology to host informational event and Q&A session on mental health

February 10, 2021
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Department of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development to host sunset hike

February 10, 2021
DeKalb Police Department to host annual weather spotter courses

DeKalb Police Department to host annual weather spotter courses

February 10, 2021
Three additional students test positive for COVID-19, three students recover.

3 additional students test positive for COVID-19, 3 students recover

February 10, 2021
Two more students and no employees test positive for COVID-19.

No additional students test positive for COVID-19, 3 students recover

February 9, 2021
Unrecognizable people raise hands in excitement during a basketball sports game inside a large basketball sports stadium. Basketball court seen below. Silhouette. Cheering fans.

Fans will soon be allowed to attend indoor sporting events

February 9, 2021
Couple having so much fun while ice skating at night. Wearing warm clothing. City is decorated with christmas lights.

Outdoor Adventures to host Valentine’s Day ice skating event

February 9, 2021
As of Friday, 20 students and six employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

8 more students test positive for COVID-19, 12 students recover

February 8, 2021
Colored visualization of electron microscopy photo of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Region 1 reports first case of COVID-19 variant

February 8, 2021
Weekly events: Week of Oct. 12

Weekly events: Week of Feb. 8

February 7, 2021
The Headliners podcast: Super Bowl LV preview

The Headliners podcast: Super Bowl LV preview

February 6, 2021
DeKalb County Health Department employee walks to her car with a mask on.

County cases rise to 8,100

February 6, 2021
NFL football commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a press conference ahead of Super Bowl 55, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Florida.

Sports staff predicts Super Bowl LV

February 5, 2021
a sign points to the School of Theatre and Dance

School of Theatre and Dance will perform ‘Polaroid Stories’ via Zoom

February 5, 2021
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