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The NIU Convocational Center is more than a venue for parties and sporting events. The Convocational Center also serves as a safe meeting place for students and the DeKalb community during emergency situations.

Convocation Center has shelter plan for emergencies

By Brian Singer | September 4, 2012

While the Convocation Center is home to concerts, job fairs and basketball games, it is also home to emergency response efforts. Natural disasters and major crimes in the community are all included under the umbrella of the Convocation Center’s state-wide...

NIU announces administrative changes in Finance & Facilities

By Kelly Bauer | August 2, 2012

According to a press release, Eddie Williams, NIU executive vice president for business and finance and chief of operations, has announced administrative changes within the department. Jeffrey Daurer will now oversee the NIU Physical Plant, including...

Jenkins named Convo. director after Gordon’s resignation

By Northern Star Staff | July 31, 2012

Norm Jenkins, Holmes Student Center associate director, has been named the acting director of the NIU Convocation Center. Paul Palian, director of media and public relations, said John Gordon, the Convocation Center's previous director, resigned. Jenkins,...

Holmes Student Center

History’s Foundation: Holmes Student Center

By Olivia Willoughby | May 6, 2012

Pointing high up in the sky, this building can’t be missed. Whether it was for orientation or to wait impatiently for the Huskie Bus, a student has been here at least once. With its first two floors built in 1961, the Holmes Student Center might just...