Huskie Football 2006 - Pregame Reception Tickets Now Available!!

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Alumni Association News | Upcoming Events
Huskie Sports Center | Online Directory

 

Upcoming Alumni Events

NIU Baseball Tour Reconnects
Alumni with Alma Mater

Over the past three years the NIU Alumni Association has seen continued growth of “The Great NIU Baseball Tour”, an annual summer series event that reconnects alumni with their alma mater. The tour provides three opportunities for Chicagoans to see the beloved Cubbies and World Champion White Sox. In addition the tour allows our out-of-state alumni the opportunity to catch up on the latest NIU news while remaining close to home. Take the time to reminisce about your college days, learn what NIU is like for students today and network with alumni in your area.


The Great NIU Baseball Tour

All costs are per person and include a game ticket as well as the pre-game reception featuring a ballpark buffet and beverages. The receptions are held 1 ½  hours before game time.
 
Friday, June 16
Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers
Chicago, Illinois
1:20 p.m.
 
Friday, July 21
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
Washington, D.C.
6:05 p.m.
Friday, June 23
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros
SOLD OUT

 

Friday, August 18
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago, IL
1:20 p.m.
Friday, July 14
Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees
SOLD OUT
Please note that ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Game times are subject to change.


NIU Alumni Association 50th Reunion

The NIU Alumni Association hosted its most successful 50th reunion to date on June 2, 2006. With approximately 100 alumni and friends gathered in celebration of NIU history and memories, the group toured the university noting the outstanding development that has occurred over the past 50 years.

Richard Taylor, a 1956 alumnus said, “The reunion was one of the most outstanding days that I’ve had in years; I left my home at 8 a.m. and didn’t return until 11 p.m. The entire event went off without a hitch and it was amazing to see people who had traveled from California, Michigan and all over, just to enjoy fellowship with one another. The most exciting thing was to see the newly refurbished Altgeld Hall. When we went to NIU Altgeld was pretty beaten up, but the growth on campus with the Barsema buildings and the convocation center is unbelievable!”

Throughout the day the class of 1956 enjoyed beautifully prepared gourmet meals while reminiscing in a formal setting. In addition to the 50th reunion, the classes of 1951-1955 were invited back to NIU to congratulate their fellow classmates and to enjoy a brunch and tour of campus.

 


Huskie Football 2006
Pregame Reception Tickets Are Now Available

*Please note that this year all away game tickets must be purchased separately from all pregame reception ticket packages. To purchase game tickets please contact the NIU Athletic Ticket Office by calling (815) 752-6800.

Join the alumni association in celebrating the NIU Huskies with a private tailgate reception 2 ½ hours prior to kickoff! The pregame reception will be held at the Holiday Inn: On the Lane and will include a seated buffet, as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. To purchase your tickets to the September 2nd alumni pregame reception in Columbus, Ohio CLICK HERE, or for tickets to the October 28th reception in Iowa City, Iowa CLICK HERE.

For more information on football package options offered by Intercollegiate Athletics to the September 2nd Ohio State game, CLICK HERE, or for the October 28th Iowa City game, CLICK HERE.

Alumni Association News

2006 NIU Summer Office Hours

As announced by President Peters, NIU will again implement a four-day work week for the DeKalb campus during the summer of 2006. The four-day work week schedule will begin on Monday, June 5 and extend through Friday, August 11. The regular five-day schedule will resume as of Monday, August 14.

During the Monday through Thursday work week, university offices will be open from 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. each day. All university offices will be closed on Friday with limited exceptions related to essential service functions and other events/functions that may be scheduled at the university during the summer time frame.

Baseball in the Capitol
Visit NIU in Washington D.C.!

Join the NIU Alumni Association on Friday, July 21 and watch as the Washington Nationals take on the Chicago Cubs. All costs are per person and include a game ticket as well as the pregame reception featuring a ballpark buffet and beverages. The reception will be held 1 1/2 hours before game time.

Friday, July 21
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
Washington, D.C.
6:05 p.m.

Please note that ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Game times are subject to change.

Book your next gathering at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center!

The Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center is an ideal venue for hosting alumni gatherings, volunteer and donor events, student activities, faculty forums, dignitary receptions, as well as community groups and meetings. The center also is available to the extended Northern family for private occasions—weddings, family reunions, and other milestone events.

A wide array of accommodations is available, for groups of 10 to 600, including a state-of-the-art audiovisual system, unique catering options, and beautifully appointed rooms offering an elegant setting for truly memorable events. Be it a ballroom with a terrace view or a conference suite equipped with the latest audiovisual technology, the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center can accommodate your group's needs. Visit us on the web at www.bavc.niu.edu or call (815) 753-1452.

 

Online Alumni Directory

Your long-lost college friends are just a mouse-click away. 
 
Drop a line to your former classmates using the NIU Online Alumni Directory. You can also update your personal information with the university and establish a permanent NIU e-mail address so that your friends can always find you. The service is free and available only to NIU graduates.

Click here to register and begin using this free service.

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