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(left to right) graduate student Eric Cnus and Sareh Nerwell, first-year psychology major work in the Anderson Hall Communiversity Gardens, 520 Garden Rd. The gardens are open for volunteers every Wednesday.

Communiversity Gardens invites volunteers to learn about food production

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 7, 2022
Volunteers can learn more about food production and farming practices at NIU's Communiversity Gardens with a wide variety of produce.
Participants adjust bikes to fit their measurements in demonstrating how to use the adapts-table bikes in the Health, Wellness and Literacy Center parking lot during the workshop Tuesday.

Autism Caregiver Group hosts first bike workshop featuring adaptable bikes

By Kierra Frazier | October 11, 2018

Participants adjust bikes to fit their measurements in demonstrating how to use the adapts-table bikes in the Health, Wellness and Literacy Center parking lot during the workshop Tuesday.

NIU looking for volunteers for Discover NIU Day

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2012

NIU is looking for volunteers to help introduce high school seniors to the university, according to NIU Today. The admissions office is inviting people from the university community to assist with Discover NIU Day. The event, which is invitation only,...

Volunteers help DeKalb residents winterize yards

By Andrea Azzo | October 10, 2011

NIU's Student Involvement & Leadership Development (SILD) seeks volunteers to assist DeKalb residents in preparing their yards for winter. Volunteers will participate in SILD's Rake Across DeKalb event at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 in the Diversions Lounge of...

Local group seeks volunteers to preserve agricultural history

By Northern Star Staff | August 25, 2011

The DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association(DAAHA) is seeking volunteers, according to a press release. The release states DAAHA is seeking dedicated individuals to help further the mission of preserving and sharing the rich agricultural history...