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Students of NIU School of Art and Design presenting their world record setting paper snowflake. Multiple events will be happening on March 23 in Founders Memorial Library to celebrate the students' achievement.

World record snowflake event to unfold at Founders Memorial Library

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | March 9, 2023

DeKALB – Midwest weather patterns aren’t the only thing keeping snow at NIU. NIU is revisiting its world record paper snowflake, originally created by NIU’s Advanced Photography course last year. The anniversary of the snowflake will celebrate...

The East Lagoon's pathway after a light dusting of snow. The National Weather Service predicts light snow on March 4.

Storm moves south, expect light snow

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | March 2, 2023

DeKALB – After experiencing a day of sunshine, we still can't seem to escape winter's grasp. There is a 70% chance of snow Friday, with approximately 1 to 2 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts are expected to...

Weather balloon to be launched Friday

By Michael Urbanec | April 19, 2018

DeKALB — The Department of Geographic and Atmospheric Sciences will launch a weather balloon 1 p.m. Friday at the Davis Hall quad.Victor Gensini, Geographic and Atmospheric Sciences assistant professor, said this will be the first weather balloon released...

Students walk to class during a winter snow storm.

New year; same below-zero weather

By Michael Urbanec | January 18, 2018

Students walk to class during a winter snow shower in 2016.

Atmospheric science professor Victor Gensini holds a handful of hail near Dwyer, Wyo. Gensini, who joined the faculty in August, is known for his research regarding the prediction of tornadoes.

NIU welcomes tornado expert

By Zachary Klehm | September 18, 2017

Atmospheric science professor Victor Gensini holds a handful of hail near Dwyer, Wyo. Gensini, who joined the faculty in August, is known for his research regarding the prediction of tornadoes.