Kick off your holiday season with your fellow Huskies at our annual Holiday Reception at the Ivy Room in Chicago.

Join us for our second annual Rockford Holiday Reception from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at The Standard on State in the Rooftop Conservatory.

Cheer on your Huskies during our National Football Watch Party Day on Tuesday, Nov. 19, as NIU takes on the Miami Redhawks in Oxford, Ohio!

Join NIU Assistant Professor of Marketing Reza Rajabi to learn about AI's impact on improving efficiency, personalizing customer experiences and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Peru is arguably one of the best food nations in the world! Enjoy tasting authentic Peruvian cuisine while learning more about the upcoming Culinary Peru trip with the NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC.

Join us at Ellington’s Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center on Friday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and a live juice demonstration from Jada Juice!

Join us for our new virtual wellness series and learn how we can be more mindful about food usage and its environmental impact.

Join your fellow NIU Huskie Football fans as we travel to Muncie, Indiana to watch the Huskies take on the Ball State Cardinals in the Battle for the Bronze Stalk during Ball State's Homecoming game.  

Join your fellow Huskies for a ghoulishly good time checking out the tombstones and hearing spooky stories at the Cedar Bluff Cemetery.

The Fourth Annual Brunch with Mission and Victor E., hosted by the NIU Alumni Association and NIU Foundation, will take place from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday. Oct. 19 in front of NIU's historic and picturesque Altgeld Hall on College Ave.

Huskie Marching Band and Silverette alumni are invited back to campus on Saturday, Oct. 19, for the 117th Homecoming at NIU.

Join us for NIU's 117 Homecoming Huskie Hour with DeKalb County Bold Spirits at Jonamac Orchard sponsored by the Law Office of Doyle and James., LLC.

Join NIU STEAM to learn more about how supercomputers transform scientific research across many domains, from the laboratory to the cosmos.

Join us at Ellington’s Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center on Friday, Oct. 4, from 5:30-6:40 p.m. for dinner before attending the 7:30 p.m. performance of the play Mary Stuart by Friedrich Schiller at the Black Box Theatre in the Stevens Building.

Join us for an evening that blends culinary excellence with community impact at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 3 in the Holmes Student Center Gallery.

Join the Computer Science Alumni Council as they present "Real Jobs in the Real World: A Panel Discussion"

Join us and your fellow NIU Huskies Football fans as we travel to Raleigh, North Carolina to watch the Huskies take on the NC State Wolfpack on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Carter-Finley Stadium.  

All alumni are invited to join the NIUAA Latino Alumni Council (LAC) and the Greek Alumni Council (GAC) at Soldier Field as the Chicago Fire FC takes on the New York Red Bulls, on Saturday, Sept. 14 as a part of Hispanic Heritage Night. 

Join NIU’s mascot Mission III from 12:30-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, at New Glarus Brewery in New Glarus, Wisconsin.

Do we have enough of these critical materials to support a shift to green energy sources in a timely manner? Or do we risk having found an answer to climate change but not being able to implement it in time?

Join us, and your fellow NIU Huskies Football fans, as we travel to South Bend, Indiana, to watch the Huskies take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Join the NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC and Director of Travel, Andrea Hodgman from 6:30-8 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Sept. 4 for a virtual 2025 Travel Preview.

Please join the NIU Black Alumni Council and your fellow Huskies for the Black Alumni Council Reunion Picnic! 

Why wait to celebrate Oktoberfest and Christmas? Join us on Saturday, Aug. 24, for an afternoon steeped in German tradition and culture while learning more about our upcoming Magical Christmas Markets trip through Germany, Switzerland and Austria! 

The Croatian coastline and its islands rank among the most intricately indented coastlines in the world. Of the 1,244 islands, islets, cliffs and reefs, only 50 are inhabited.

Join NIU STEAM for a dazzling evening of stargazing, talks about space exploration and viewing of the annual Perseid meteor shower.

Come out and support the NIU Women's Basketball team with fellow Huskies at the beautiful River Heights Golf Course!

Huskies of all ages are invited to 'Dig for Dinos' at the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford!

Join the NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC and Director of Travel, Andrea Hodgman for the 2025 Travel Preview Event.

Friday, July 26 at Prairie Landing Golf Club

Join the NIU Alumni Association in the Clubhouse area at Brickhouse Tavern, Monday, July 22 from 5-7 p.m. for a pregame reception before NIU Night with the Chicago Cubs.

Rockford area alumni and students are invited to a special Huskie welcome event for our new and returning Huskies before the fall semester begins in DeKalb.

Join your fellow Huskies to learn the basics of mixology while creating your own delicious cocktails.

The White Sox have arranged a special patio party for NIU Day on June 30 with an all-you-can-eat pregame buffet.

Join the NIU Huskie Marching Band Alumni Council (MBAC) and NIU Alumni Association at RiverEdge Park in Aurora for an evening of music, friends and fun.

Join the NIU Computer Science Alumni Council (CSAC) and the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 27, at Labriola in Oak Brook, Illinois.

The NIU Alumni Association is heading to San Francisco to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Giants on June 25. Join us for a program event at MoMo's before catching the game at Oracle Park.

Join NIU’s mascot Mission III from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Gallery Pub on Thurman in St. Louis, Missouri.

Join NIU’s mascot Mission III from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at Cyd's in the Park in Peoria, Illinois.

Friday, June 21, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at River Heights Golf Course, DeKalb

Join the NIU Black Alumni Council (BAC) and NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour from 6-8 p.m., Friday, June 14, at hue. Chicago in the heart of Chicago's South Loop.

Join NIU’s mascot Mission III from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, at Riley's Social House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Join NIU STEAM to learn about the benefits and pitfalls of AI with two experts.

Meet NIU Coaches and Staff in St. Charles.

Meet NIU Coaches and Staff in Oakbrook Terrace.

Travel to Greece with your fellow Huskies and experience warm sunshine reflecting off the Parthenon, espresso on a patio on Santorini, cold retsina on a balcony as the sun sets on Mykonos and so much more!

The 13th NIU Alumni Golf Outing will take place at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton.

Come out and support the NIU Wrestling team with fellow Huskies at the beautiful Sycamore Golf Club!

Join NIU STEAM to explore the role of physical therapy in helping to improve overall health and quality of life for people of all ages.

Graduates and their families are invited to celebrate this milestone accomplishment as they are welcomed into the NIU alumni family. 

The NIU Alumni Association and Fatty's Pub and Grille proudly celebrate the Class of 2024 from 9-11 p.m. Thursday, May 9, with Grad Bash. Fatty's is located at 1312 W. Lincoln Highway.

Join us in Sycamore, Illinois and discover the rich, diverse and unique culture, history and wine of Croatia!

In celebration of Mother's Day, join the NIU Latino Alumni Council in a 5K on May 4. 

Huskie Nation, join us on Saturday, April 27 at Huskie Stadium and the Chessick Practice Center for the annual NIU Football Spring Showcase, preceded by the Victor E. Fan Fest and Surplus Sale. All activities are open to the public and FREE to attend.

Join the Volunteer Engagement team for a packing and pizza party at the Naperville location of Aurelio’s on Thursday, April 18, from 6-8:30 p.m.

Join us to learn how technical directors and designers use mathematics, engineering and artistry to keep performers and audiences safe while producing seemingly death-defying feats.

Join us at Ellington’s Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center on Friday, April. 12, for dinner before an evening of stargazing at the Davis Hall Observatory.

We invite you to take advantage of this special Northern Illinois University ticket offer as the Chicago Blackhawks welcome NIU alumni, family and friends to their game on Saturday, April 6, against the Dallas Stars.

Before you put on your fascinator, pour yourself a mint julep or place your bets, learn how horse racing odds and statistics work.

Join us at Carlyle Brewing Co., on Saturday, March 23, from 5-6:45 p.m. for a pregame reception before NIU night with the Rockford IceHogs.

Are you fascinated by Greek mythology, amazed by Greek architecture or hungry for Greek cuisine? Escape the cornfields of Illinois and spend a couple of hours immersed in Greek culture with your fellow Huskies and come “Greek Out With Us”!

Join the NIU Alumni Association from 5:30–7:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 12, in the gorgeous second-floor conservatory at Clyde's of Gallery Place for a Huskie Hour event, featuring NIU President Lisa C. Freeman and Chief Strategy Officer/Liaison f

Experience a captivating evening with storyteller Rob Caskie as he takes you on a journey of the Huskie Spirit. Get ready to be transported to both poles as he weaves together tales of adventure, courage and resilience.

Join NIU STEAM to learn about the history and recent progress of weather forecasting, including the impact of new technology.

Experience a captivating evening with storyteller Rob Caskie as he takes you on a journey of the Huskie Spirit. Get ready to be transported to both poles as he weaves together tales of adventure, courage and resilience.

Whether your from the North Side, South Side, or just plain love some good 'ole fashioned fun at the ballpark, join your fellow Huskies at Sloan Park on Friday, March 1, for a Spring Training game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox.

If you're a proud NIU Huskie and live in the Valley of the Sun area, don't miss out on your chance to reconnect with fellow alumni on Feb. 29 at Sophia's Kitchen in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Join us at Midwest Coast Brewing Co., on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 5-6:45 p.m. for a pregame reception before our first-ever NIU night at the Chicago Bulls.

Join your fellow Huskies from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, in the South Lobby of the NIU Convo Center between the NIU women's and men's basketball games.

You're invited to perform with the NIU Pep Band on Alumni Day for the men’s and women’s basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 24!

Join fellow NIU alumni and friends for lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Redsauce American in The Villages, Florida, to hear Dr. Matt Streb talk about the presidential election nomination process and answer your burning political questions.

Join your fellow alumni for a Huskie Hour at Bulla Gastrobar, on Monday, Feb. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join your fellow alumni for a Huskie Hour at 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails, on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 5-7 p.m. in Sarasota, Florida. 

Join us at Ellington’s Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center on Friday, Feb. 12, for dinner and a floral arrangement workshop.

Join NIU STEAM to learn some practical ideas to grow and preserve your own food or get involved in community projects.

Sip, eat and taste wines from the Napa and Sonoma vineyards from alumni-owned Bright Angel Wines.

We invite you to take advantage of this special Northern Illinois University ticket offer as the Chicago Wolves and the NIU Hockey team welcome alumni, family and friends to their games on Saturday, January 27 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinoi

Start your Saturday morning off with a cup of coffee at FreshGround Roasting, a local family-owned business in Geneva, Illinois.

Join NIU STEAM to learn the basics of quantum computing, find out where the field stands today and learn what else needs to happen before quantum computing can live up to its potential.

Join the NIU Alumni Association on Saturday, Dec. 23, as we travel to Montgomery, Alabama to watch the NIU Huskies take on Arkansas State in the Camellia Bowl.

Graduates and their families are invited to celebrate this milestone accomplishment as they are welcomed into the NIU alumni family. 

Join NIU STEAM and registered nutritionist dietitian Meg Burnham to learn how to enjoy holiday foods in a healthy, sustainable way.

Kick off your holiday season with your fellow Huskies at our annual Holiday Reception at the Ivy Room in Chicago.

Enjoy great performances by ensembles from the NIU School of Music in a beautiful, iconic Chicago venue.

Join us for our first-ever Rockford Holiday Reception from 5:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at The Standard on State in the Rooftop Conservatory.

Join us in Evanston before the Huskies take on the Northwestern Wildcats.

Join your fellow NIU alumni and friends as you cruise around San Francisco city aboard a thoroughly restored vintage VW bus during a three-hour tour.

Join NIU STEAM to learn about the process of fusion and some of the different approaches and pros and cons of fusion energy.

Join us and your fellow Huskies for an evening of food, fun and theatre in Chicago! 

Join fellow NIU alumni and friends from 2-4 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 12, the Eisenhower Recreation Center, located at 3560 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages, Florida 32163 for  "Dr. Glendening's Musical Madness" and learn how you can make music from just

Join fellow NIU alumni and friends from 1-3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Columbia Restaurant in Tampa, Florida, for  "Dr. Glendening's Musical Madness" and learn how you can make music from just about....anything. 

Join us at Ellington’s Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center on Friday, Nov. 10, from 6-8 p.m. for dinner and a bourbon and chocolate pairing.

Join us as we travel to Milwaukee to watch the Huskies take on the Marquette Golden Eagles.

Come join your fellow Huskies for a ghoulishly good time on this three-hour faBOOlous private paranormal tour. 

The stunning French Riviera awaits your arrival, complete with elegant coastal resorts, superb dining, fascinating museums, fabulous shopping and secrets only a Mediterranean paradise can unfold.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Riverlands Brewing Company in St. Charles, Illinois.

The Third Annual Brunch with Mission and Victor E., hosted by the NIU Alumni Association and NIU Foundation, will take place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Oct. 14 in front of NIU's historic and picturesque Altgeld Hall on College Ave.

Huskie Marching Band and Silverette alumni are invited back to campus on Saturday, Oct. 14, for the 116th Homecoming at NIU.

Break out the red and black paint and get into the homecoming spirit with your fellow Huskies on Friday night.

Join Huskies for a tasting event at Jonamac Orchard.

Meet Dean Brinkmann and network with fellow Huskies from 5:30-7:30 p.m. while enjoying appetizers and drinks. There is no cost to attend this event.

Join NIU STEAM to learn how ChatGPT, DALL-E and other generative AI technologies are changing the face of human creativity and impacting professions in marketing, art and literature.

Join the Computer Science Alumni Council as they present "Real Jobs in the Real World: A Panel Discussion"

This garden and farm to table event that will feature roast pork and chicken along with a feast of produce harvested from NIU's edible campus market garden, as well as local farms.

Watch some of the top golfers in the world while supporting NIU.

Join the NIU Alumni Association on the first-floor patio at Brickhouse Tavern, Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 5-7 p.m. for a pregame reception before NIU night at the Chicago Cubs.

Cheer on your Huskies during our National Football Watch Party Day on Saturday, Sept. 16, as NIU takes on the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Nebraska!

Join us, and your fellow NIU Huskies Football fans, as we travel to Lincoln, Nebraska to watch the Huskies take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers

Join NIU STEAM to learn about healthy practices to protect hearing and balance all year round.

Join fellow Huskies for a fun trivia night at Thunder Bay Grille in Rockford!

Please join the NIU Black Alumni Council and your fellow Huskies for the 2023 Black Alumni Council Reunion Weekend! 

Join us, and your fellow NIU Huskies Football fans, as we travel to Boston to watch the Huskies take on the Boston College Eagles.

Join us and your fellow Huskies for a walking tour of the historic Boston Freedom Trail followed by lunch at Ned Devine's on Friday, Sept. 1. 

Join your fellow Rockford area Huskies for an entertaining evening of jazz, networking, giveaways and more!

Gather with your fellow NIU alumni and friends at a pregame reception in the South Lobby of the NIU Convocation Center from 3:30-4:45 p.m. before the NIU Women’s Volleyball team takes on the University of Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Join your fellow alumni for a Huskie Hour at Pollyanna Social, Thursday, August 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join the NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC and new Director of Travel, Andrea Hodgman from 6:30-8 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Aug. 22 for a virtual 2024 Travel Preview.

All alumni are invited to join the NIUAA Latino Alumni Council (LAC) at Soldier Field as the Chicago Fire FC takes on Orlando City SC, Sunday, Aug. 20.

Bring your walking shoes and your sweet tooth, and join us in Portland for the Underground Donut Tour!

Join us as we explore one of the oldest and largest continuously operating public markets in the United States.

The White Sox have arranged a special patio party for NIU Day on Aug. 13 with an all-you-can-eat pregame buffet.

Join NIU STEAM for a dazzling evening of stargazing, talks about space exploration and viewing of the annual Perseid meteor shower.

Join us at Ellington’s Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center for dinner before heading to the East Lagoon Fire Pit for s'mores and folk tales told by Dr. Matt Streb

Join the NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC and new Director of Travel, Andrea Hodgman for the 2024 Travel Preview Event.

Be a social putter-fly and join your fellow Huskies for a par-tee at the Volcano Falls miniature golf courses in Loves Park.

Learn more about the different types of drones (with a focus particularly on aerial drones), their various uses, and the process of operating and repairing drones at this upcoming STEM Café.

Join fellow Huskies for a fun trivia night at Durty Nellies in Palatine!

Help us send our Huskies off to another exciting year at NIU!

Explore the Arctic on an all-encompassing expedition in search of the mighty polar bear. Travel alongside knowledgeable experts intimately familiar with the region while cruising the remote east coast of Greenland and seeing diverse wildlife.

Join fellow Huskies for a fun trivia night at Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville, Illinois!

Join NIU’s mascot Mission III from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, at Global Brew Tap House in St. Louis, Missouri.

Join NIU’s mascot Mission III from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, at Great Dane Pub & Brewing (Downtown) in Madison, Wisconsin.

Join NIU’s mascot Mission III from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, at Black Husky Brewing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Join fellow Huskies for a fun trivia night at Fatty's Pub and Grill in DeKalb!

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) will be one of the world’s largest and most fascinating scientific investigations — and it’s happening in our own backyard.

The NIU Alumni Association is heading to San Francisco to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Giants at 4:35 p.m. PT on June 10 at Oracle Park.

Meet NIU Coaches and Staff in Rockford.

Meet NIU Coaches and Staff in Oakbrook Terrace.

Meet NIU Coaches and Staff in St. Charles.

Join the NIU Latino Alumni Council (LAC) and your fellow Huskies at 5 Rabanitos for a social hour followed by a walking tour of the Chicago Pilsen Murals.

The 12th NIU Alumni Golf Outing in partnership with Forensic Analytical Consulting Services, Inc.will take place at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton.

Hear from NIU Biology Professor Holly Jones about her research on the impact bison have on the prairie ecosystem.

Graduates and their families are invited to celebrate this milestone accomplishment as they are welcomed into the NIU alumni family. 

In celebration of Mother's Day, join the NIU Latino Alumni Council in a virtual 5K from May 7-14. 

The Puttshack is a little old place, where we can...get...to..ge..therrrrrrr...as Huskies take over and play a fun, tech-infused mini golf course at Puttshack in Oak Brook.

Join us at Ellington’s Restaurant in the Holmes Student Center on Friday, April. 28, from 5:30-6:40 p.m. for dinner before the Avalon String Quartet performance.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a walking and food tour of Chicago's historic Chinatown.

Join the Volunteer Engagement team for a packing and pizza party at the Naperville location of Aurelio’s on Thursday, April 20, from 6-8:30 p.m.

The tranquil waterways that run from Amsterdam through the Netherlands, and into northern Belgium, reveal famous Dutch windmills, magnificent cities of Belgium and vibrant flower gardens.

As the global population increases, farmers need to produce more crops with fewer resources – and they want to do this in a way that’s sustainable environmentally and economically.

Network, sip, and eat while learning hands-on how to build a charcuterie board for any occasion.

The NIU Alumni Association returns to Arizona to watch the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs battle in a Cactus League showdown at 1:05 p.m. MT on March 27 at Sloan Park in Mesa.

Join us at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, for a "Music, Munch and Mingle" luncheon featuring Director of the NIU School of Music, Andrew Glendening, D.M.A.

As craft brewing has grown, U.S. consumers are encountering a much wider range of flavors in their beers – from caramel to clove, banana, apple and even roses. But did you know that most of these flavors are created directly from the yeast itself?

Join your fellow Rockford area Huskies in the District Bar and Grill banquet room, Wednesday, March 15 from 5-6:30 p.m. for a pregame reception followed by the Rockford IceHogs game at 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bank Center.

Put your knowledge of NIU and general trivia to the test at our Alumni Trivia Night at Draft Picks in Naperville!

Join your fellow Huskies in Cleveland, Ohio for the MAC Basketball Tournament and cheer on the Huskies!

Have some "spare" time? Join your fellow Huskies from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Fountain Square Theatre Building in Indianapolis, Indiana for a vintage game of duckpin bowling.

Join your fellow alumni for a Huskie Hour at Good Liquid Brewery, Tues. Feb. 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join your fellow alumni for a Huskie Hour at Tampa Bay Brewing Co., Monday, Feb. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join fellow NIU alumni and friends from 2-4 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 19, in The Villages, Florida, as NIU Executive Director for Global Initiatives Dr. Eric Jones shares his insights about the value of international education and his passion for explorin

Join your fellow Huskies from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in the South Lobby of the NIU Convo Center between the NIU women's and men's basketball games.

You're invited to perform with the NIU Pep Band on Alumni Day for the men’s and women’s basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 18!

Why do people flirt? Flirting is more complex than we might imagine, and it’s characterized by ambiguity. Some people flirt just for fun, others to explore a romantic relationship, and still others to increase their own sense of self-worth.

Roses are red, and wine is too. Let’s wine things down and talk with your fellow alumni too.

We invite you to take advantage of this special Northern Illinois University ticket offer as the Chicago Blackhawks welcome NIU alumni, family and friends to their game on Friday, Feb. 10, against the Arizona Coyotes.

Start your Saturday morning off with a cup of coffee at FreshGround Roasting, a local family-owned business in Geneva, Illinois.

Many communities – including DeKalb – are now testing wastewater for pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Wastewater surveillance testing is an exciting new tool for public health professionals.

Boulder-like giant tortoises, diving marine iguanas, waved albatrosses taking flight and waters filled with tropical fish and sea turtles provide an amazing adventure for travelers who love observing wildlife in their natural setting.

The holidays can be a stressful time, but understanding emotions and biases can help us successfully navigate conversations and increase positive interactions.

Kick off your holiday season with your fellow Huskies at our annual Holiday Reception at the Old Post Office in Chicago.

Dust off your favorite ugly holiday sweater, cozy up by the fire and join the Black Alumni Council’s 2nd annual virtual Holiday fundraiser and celebrate the festive season! 

Return to the days of yesteryear and take pleasure in a dusting of snowflakes, hot mulled wine, stirring carols and festive squares while exploring the treasures of Christmas markets in Vienna and the surrounding area.

Before the NIU Men's Basketball team takes the court on the final day of the Fort Myers Tip-Off Tournament, meet your fellow Huskies for coffee!