Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were discussed over Mexican dishes Thursday night. Thomas Sims, associate professor of biological sciences, talked “GMO’s - Miracle Crops or Frankenfoods” in a NIU STEM Cafe Event at Taxco Restaurant, 223 W....

Thousands of people have gone through DeKalb. Some stay for four years, others a lifetime. However, one thing remains the same: DeKalb is rich with history and has a story that warrants being told. The summer of 1999, a group of artists and volunteers...

“Miracle Crops or Frankenfoods” will be presented by NIU’s Stem Cafe on Feb. 19. Thomas Sims, director of NIU’s Plant Molecular Biology Center, will discuss the science behind genetic modification. Sims was part of a research team in the early...

Several events will be hosted by the New Residence Hall in February. NIU Housing & Dining will host “Kickoff to Infinity!” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 4. A kickball game with trivia will be played in the Chick Evans Field House. University Honors...

JAZZ in PROGRESS will perform 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road. JAZZ in PROGRESS is a local jazz group. Admission to the event is free, but donations will be accepted for DeKalb Music Boosters. For more information,...

Military Student Services will host “Save a Vet: The Other Forgotten Soldier” from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 30 in the Holmes Student Center’s Capitol Room. Danny Scheurer, president of Save-A-Vet, will give a presentation focused on canines in the...

NIU’s Graduate School Prep Seminar will be held Feb. 16 at 8:30 a.m. in the Yordon Center. Students can meet with faculty in their field of study and representatives from campus resources will be available. Students must register and pay a fee. Materials...

The NIU College of Education’s online graduate program was ranked fourth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The top three colleges were New York’s St. John’s University, Auburn University and South Dakota University. The University of...

NIU Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society will host a brown bag luncheon at noon on Jan. 30. Valia Allori, a professor in the NIU Department of Philosophy, will speak on “Pandora’s Cat: The Story of the Cat that was Neither Dead Nor Alive.” For more...

NIU President John Peters has been working with the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) to relay suggestions for Vice President Joe Biden’s gun violence task force. NIU is a member institution of APLU. A group of college and university...