The NIU Alumni Association hosts over 50 special events a year! Cheer on your favorite Chicago baseball team with fellow alumni. Tailgate with us at the Alumni Village of the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center before home football games. Attend a cultural event at the Chicago Field Museum. Gather with friends for a wine tasting. No matter what your interests are, the NIU Alumni Association has something for everyone.
September 2, 2010
NIU vs. Iowa State Watch Party
Catch the buzz of Huskie football this fall even when the Huskies are on the road! Join fellow Chicagoland Alumni at Goose Island, Wrigleyville for this televised game.
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September 4, 2010
Black Alumni Council Annual Party
The BAC Annual Party will be held on Saturday, September 4th, at the Bronzeville Community Center, located at 3821 S. Giles Ave., from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The cost is $10 per person.
September 5, 2010
Black Alumni Council Annual Picnic
The BAC Annual Picnic will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dan Ryan Woods, Grove #8, located at 87th and Western Ave., Chicago. This year, an award will be given for the best decorated tent.
September 18, 2010
NIU vs. Illinois Pregame Reception
Cheer on the Huskies as they take on in-state rivals the University of Illinois Fighting Illini! Get ready for the game at our pregame reception with great food and your fellow Huskie alumni!
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September 18, 2010
NIU vs. Illinois Watch Party
Catch the buzz of Huskie football this fall even when the Huskies are on the road! Join fellow Chicagoland Alumni at Goose Island, Wrigleyville for the big game against U of I.
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September 23, 2010
John Rico: An Entrepreneur Story
Join us for an evening with John Rico, President and CEO of Rico Computers Enterprises, Inc. as he discusses how he started the first Hispanic technology company in the Midwest, how the NIU Latino House began in 1975 and about his latest trip to the White House.
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September 25, 2010
NIU vs. Minnesota Pregame Reception
Get ready for the Huskies vs. the Golden Gophers at our pregame reception in Minnesota. We'll enjoy a great buffet and a host of NIU Alumni as we party before the game.
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September 25, 2010
NIU vs. Minnesota Watch Party
Catch the buzz of Huskie football this fall even when the Huskies are on the road! Join fellow Chicagoland Alumni at Goose Island, Wrigleyville as the Huskies battle the Golden Gophers.
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September 28, 2010
Cubs vs. Padres in San Diego
Join our Southern California Regional Group for a ballgame at PETCO Park. Enjoy a private pre-game reception, dinner buffet and premiere lower level seats!
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September 30, 2010
NIU's New Chicago Speaker Series
A great tradition has started at the NIU Chicago Office and we want you to be part of it! Join us for the next presentation: "Marketing Yourself to the Real World"
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October 16, 2010
Marching Band reunion at Homecoming
Relive your time in the NIU Marching Band by playing on the field at Homecoming!
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November 9, 2010
NIU vs. Toledo Watch Party
Catch the buzz of Huskie football this fall even when the Huskies are on the road! Join fellow Chicagoland Alumni at Goose Island, Wrigleyville to watch the game on the big screen.
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Canadian Rockies - September 2010
Classical Italy - October 2010
New Years in London - December 2010
Imperial Japan - March 2011
Ancient Treasures of Turkey - May 2011
California - June 2011
Ireland and the Solheim Cup - Sept. 2011
Recurring events
Black Alumni Council: Network & Nibbles
Every 1st Thursday of the month
5 to 9 p.m.
Union Park Lounge
228 S. Racine Ave, Chicago
This event is free, registration is not required