NIU News Releases

Bicycle-loving department chair to screen documentary about 'Race Across America'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:34:36 PST

Paul Carpenter is no stranger to the highly personal challenge of pedaling a bicycle through the harshest of conditions, from scorching heat and bitter cold to severe fatigue and uncomfortable hallucinations.

School of Theatre and Dance presents Fall Dance Concert 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:34:16 PST

Bodies fly through the air, dance in aboriginal body paint and bang tambourines in the Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance presentation of Fall Dance Concert 2009 in the Stevens Building O’Connell Theatre, held Thursday, Nov. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 22.

Public invited to open house tours of clinics at NIU's Family Health, Wellness and Literacy Center

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:34:02 PST

Northern Illinois University will host an open house and offer tours of clinics from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at its Family Health, Wellness and Literacy Center.

The building is the former Monsanto Corporation headquarters, located at 3100 Sycamore Road, and features more than 65,000 square feet of newly remodeled, state-of-the-art clinical space.

Nehring Gallery hosts 'Egyptian Theatre: 80 Years of History'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:33:31 PST

Nehring Gallery announces a historical exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Egyptian Theatre.

The exhibition will run through Thursday, Dec. 10, and features photographs of the interior and exterior of the theater through the years, as well as newspaper articles highlighting the opening, possible closing, saving and restoration of the building; movie and event posters; and a rarely seen collection of signed photographs of vaudeville performers.

NIU Board of Trustees committees to meet Thursday, Nov. 12

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:47:17 PST

NIU alumna will return to campus Nov. 16 to discuss groundbreaking sex discrimination case

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:35:58 PST

Diane Schroer graduated from NIU in 1977 – as David Schroer – and went on to a decorated career as an Airborne Ranger who was hand-picked to head up a classified national security operation.

Huskie Marching Band to present annual year-end concert Nov. 19

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:17:08 PST

The Huskie Marching Band will present its annual year-end concert at the NIU Convocation Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.

The terrible teens of T. rex - NIU scientists: Young tyrannosaurs did serious battle against each other

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:02 PST

We all know adolescents get testy from time to time. Thank goodness we don't have young tyrannosaurs running around the neighborhood.

Sanchez appointed to third term as NIU trustee

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:25:31 PDT

The Illinois Senate today gave its approval of Gov. Pat Quinn’s appointment of Manuel “Manny” Sanchez to a third term on the Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees.

Heart of NIU Student Lincoln Laureate beats for causes of social justice

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:56:17 PDT

DeKalb, Ill. — At 21 years old, Shay Galto has done more volunteer work on issues related to social justice than most citizen advocates will do in a lifetime.

KishHealth System, NIU announce opening of primary care clinic

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:48:17 PDT

DeKalb, Ill. — A collaborative effort among area health care providers, philanthropists, elected officials and Northern Illinois University has created a new community resource for individuals and families who do not have access to primary medical care.