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Group photo of all those who attended the eight hour Dance Marathon event on Saturday.

For The Kids

February 18, 2018

Sorority Delta Zeta created their team banner for team captain Gavin. 

Dance Marathon

Dance Marathon

By Rachel Scaman | February 29, 2016

Students danced for eight hours to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network during the first annual NIU Dance Marathon Saturday in the Recreation Center. The event raised more than $34,000.

In Case You Missed It: Fall 2014

In Case You Missed It: Fall 2014

By Rachel Scaman | December 2, 2014

Sept. 22: Bus routes change for safetyHuskie buses were moved back to the turnaround on the west side of the Holmes Student Center due to pedestrian safety concerns on Sept. 29.The bus turnaround was moved to a strip east of the Holmes Student Center...

Students raise $52K at dance marathon

Students raise $52K at dance marathon

By Deanna Frances | November 23, 2014

Students raised $52,336 for the Children’s Miracle Network and Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at Dance Marathon Nov. 23.Participants danced for eight hours at the Holmes Student Center to raise awareness and give ill children and their families...

Dance Marathon aims to raise $40K

By Northern Star Staff | November 17, 2014

Students can participate in a dance marathon Sunday to raise money for kids in need.The Panhellenic Council and the Public Relations Student Society of America will host their second annual dance marathon 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in the Holmes Student...

Delta Zeta wins Tugs for 8th straight year

By Ashley Morse | October 26, 2014

Delta Zeta tugged its way to an eighth consecutive championship win in an event Kara Homolka, the sorority’s Tugs team captain, said was “great” for bringing together the Greek community.The Women’s Tugs tournament kicked off Friday at University...

Dancing marathon brings in $34K for hospital

By Deanna Frances | November 25, 2013

Students raised about $34,761 fundraising for charity in an eight-hour dance marathon.The first annual NIU Dance Marathon for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was held for eight hours Saturday at the Recreation Center. Dance Marathon is a movement...