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!

Following first day action for the NIU Men's Basketball team at the Fort Myers Tip-Off Tournament, meet your fellow Huskies for a Huskie Hour event!

Join us in Atlanta for a pregame event before the Huskies take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Learn tips for simplifying your holidays and building a sustainability mindset, helping to reconnect with the simple joys of this time of year.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a walking and food tour of historic Chinatown located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, California

Cheer on your Huskies during our National Football Watch Party Day on Wednesday, Nov. 9, as NIU takes on the Western Michigan Broncos in Kalamazoo!

Join fellow NIU alumni and friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6 in The Villages as Victor Gensini, ’08, M.S. ’10, presents "Extreme Weather: The Science Behind Past, Present and Future Storms."

Join representatives from our travel partners Abercrombie & Kent at 10 a.m. CST on Friday, Nov. 4, to learn more about the upcoming Alumni Association Travel Program "Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear."

The NIU Latino Alumni Council is once again hosting a virtual 5K from Oct. 30-Nov. 6. 

Join us as we partner with NIU's Office of the President to focus on the past years' successes regarding advocacy and what is to come in the future.

The Second Annual NIU Homecoming Brunch, hosted by the NIU Alumni Association and NIU Foundation, will take place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Oct. 8 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. 8, for the 115th Homecoming at NIU.

Prague is a modern and vibrant city, full of energy, music, cultural art, fine dining and special events. This “Golden City of the Hundred Spires” is regarded by many as one of Europe's most charming and beautiful cities.

Celebrate homecoming by connecting with students and alumni for a little friendly competition during NIU Trivia Night.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Leadership Lessons with Seema Pajula, ’95

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

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, at Main Street Social in Libertyville, Illinois. 

Can't make it to Lexington, Kentucky to watch your NIU Huskies take on the Kentucky Wildcats? Then make plans to gather with your fellow NIU alumni and fans to watch the match-up at Fatty's Pub & Grille in DeKalb!

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of FLRP, and pay tribute to our founder, Dr. Raymond Tourville.

Join us, and your fellow NIU Huskies Football fans, as we travel to Lexington, Kentucky to watch the Huskies take on the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a bourbon trail tasting and tour Thursday, Sept. 22, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Join us, and your fellow NIU Huskies Football fans, as we travel to Oklahoma to watch the Huskies take on the University of Tulsa Hurricanes.

From the Irish people’s sparkling wit and inviting pub culture to the Isle’s incredible emerald landscapes, this small country has much to offer. Enjoy spectacular Irish landscapes, historical forts and palaces, famous coastlines and more!

All alumni are invited to join the NIUAA Latino Alumni Council (LAC) at Soldier Field as the Chicago Fire FC takes on CF Montreal, Saturday, Aug. 27.

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

Name, Image and Likeness Education Summit to Precede Summer Circuit Gathering with NIU Coaches

Join the NIU Alumni Association on the terrace at Brickhouse Tavern, Wed. Aug. 24 from 5-7 p.m. for a pregame reception before NIU night at the Chicago Cubs.

Enjoy a BOGO reserved seat promotion and drinks and food for only $2 each!

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 11 at Pollyanna Brewing and Distilling in Lemont, Illinois.

Join the NIU Alumni Association from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Waterman Winery & Vineyard for an afternoon of wine and networking.

Join the NIU Alumni Association and members of the Computer Science Alumni Council for a Huskie Hour from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, at River Forest Country Club in Elmhurst, Illinois.

The White Sox have arranged a special patio party for NIU Day on July 31 with an all-you-can-eat pregame buffet.

The NIU Alumni Association is heading to Denver to watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Rockies at 6:40 p.m. MT on July 26 at Coors Field.

Join the NIU Alumni Association from 6-8 p.m. MT on Monday, July 25, at Happy Camper Pizza in Denver, Colorado, for a Huskie Hour event.

Join the NIU Latino Alumni Council at Rock Bottom Brewery in Lombard for an afternoon of networking and fun, on Sunday, July 17.

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

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 14 at Holzlager Brewing Company in Woodstock, Illinois.

Join your fellow Huskies from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at the F Street location of Proper 21 for a Huskie Hour event!

Join NIU mascot Mission II from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at Destihl Brewery & Beer Hall for an afternoon of networking.

Join NIU mascot Mission II from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at Obed & Issacs in the beer garden for an evening of networking.

Join NIU mascot Mission II from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 27, at Galena Cellars for an evening of networking and wine tasting.

Join NIU mascot Mission II from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, at Sweet Home Wisconsin on the patio for an afternoon of networking.

Join NIU’s mascot Mission from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, as he is inducted into the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame. Afterward, join Mission at Broken Bat Brewery, located across the street for a networking event.

Gather with your fellow Bay-Area Huskies in San Francisco's Mission District for a sampling of food truck offerings, drinks and networking on Thursday, June 23.

If you're a proud NIU Huskie and live in the California Bay Area, don't miss out on your chance to reconnect with fellow alumni on June 22 at Topgolf in San Jose, California.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 16 at Riverlands Brewing Company in St. Charles, Illinois.

Meet NIU Coaches and Staff in St. Charles and Rockford.

Meet NIU Coaches and Staff in St. Charles and Rockford.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Moving From Stuck to Unstoppable

The 11th NIU Alumni Golf Outing in Partnership with Forensic Analytical Consulting Services, Inc.will take place at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 17 at Headquarters Beercade in Chicago, Illinois.

Join the NIU Alumni Association and Coach Hammock at the NCAA College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta on May 12

From Vancouver we will set out on the famed Rocky Mountaineer for a journey through some of the most charming towns, majestic mountain scenery and the most awe-inspiring sites the Canadian Rockies have to offer.

If you're a proud NIU Huskie and live in southern California, don't miss out on your chance to reconnect with fellow alumni on May 11 at One Door North in San Diego, California.

Start the day off with a cup of joe and learn the art and science of coffee tasting with the NIU Alumni Association from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 7 at NIU's Naperville campus located at 1120 East Diehl Road.

Discover your inner Dalí when you join your fellow alumni for a fun afternoon of painting and networking.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 14 at Prairie Street Brewing Company in Rockford, Illinois.

Gather your family and pets and join Mission and the NIU Alumni Association for a fun spring evening on campus!

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - The Heart of Hospitality: Careers and Opportunities

The distinct heritage and colorful customs of Portugal are revealed in Lisbon, Porto and the World Heritage-listed Douro Valley over the course of this memorable journey through Iberia.

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 March 26 at Culinary Dropout in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Climate change will undoubtedly disrupt our future, but will it disrupt our beer? Join us to taste local brews, learn how brewers source their ingredients and understand how brewing essentials might be impacted by severe weather and a warming world.

Join the NIU College of Business for an evening of networking with fellow alumni and MBA students.

Join the NIU Alumni Association and the NIU Rockford Alumni Club for a cup of coffee with NIU President Lisa C. Freeman at Mary's Market.

Spain’s southern region is known for its beautiful landscapes, mild climate, numerous historic monuments, distinctive cultural life, unique architecture and fine arts.

We invite you to take advantage of this special Northern Illinois University ticket offer as the Chicago Blackhawks welcome NIU alumni, family, and friends on Sunday, March 6 for a game against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - A Conversation With The Three Deans

Event slated to begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at Victor E. Court between NIU women's and men's basketball games.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Closing the Gender Gap

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Conversations with the Dean

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

Join the NIU Alumni Association on Friday, Dec. 17, as we travel to Orlando, Florida, to watch the Huskies take on Coastal Carolina in the Cure Bowl.

Embark on an award-winning Luxury Expedition Cruise to the centerpiece of the Southern Hemisphere─extraordinary Antarctica─where towering icebergs, massive glaciers and amazing wildlife make for the adventure of a lifetime.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - Using Digital Marketing to Build Your Brand

Join the NIU Alumni Association on Saturday, Dec. 4, as we travel to Detroit, Michigan, to watch the Huskies take on Kent State for the Mid-American Conference football championship.

The NIU Alumni Association's Holiday Reception will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Cheer on your Huskies during our National Football Watch Party Day on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Gather your family and pets and join Mission and the NIU Alumni Association for a fun fall morning on campus!

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a pregame event before the MAC Men’s Soccer Semifinal, Thursday, Nov. 11 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. in the Novak Room at Fatty’s Bar & Grille.

Special live kickoff presentation will show philanthropy in action during fall fundraising event

Join Lynda Ransdell, who serves as dean of the NIU College of Health and Human Sciences, as she introduces herself to the Huskie community.

Join the NIU College of Business for their next Wednesday Night Wisdom virtual event - How to make your alma mater network work for you

In honor of Pilsen’s 15th annual Dia de Los Muertos Run on Oct. 30, the NIU Latino Alumni Council is hosting a virtual 5K from Oct. 25-Nov. 1. this virtual event.

Join the NIU Alumni Association for a Huskie Hour, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. in DeKalb, Illinois.

The White Sox have arranged a special patio party for NIU Day on Oct. 3 with an all-you-can-eat pregame buffet.

Homecoming is a time for alumni to reminisce about their collegiate experience and show off their alma mater to family and friends.

Be a part of a fun new tradition with our Homecoming Brunch, hosted by the NIU Alumni Association and NIU Foundation, from 9:30-1`:30 a.m. on Saturday. Oct. 2.

Huskie Marching Band and Silverette alumni are invited back to campus on Saturday, Oct. 2, for the 114th homecoming at NIU.