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.
May 2008
Coaches Caravans
Head out to these locations across Chicagoland every Thursday in May for meet and greets with NIU Head Coaches! Meet the newest addition to the head coaching staff, Head Football Coach Jerry Kill along with Head basketball coaches Ricardo Patton and Carol Owens.
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May 17, 2008
Commencement Buffet
Celebrate graduation in style with a delicious meal at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center!
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June 6, 2008
Class of 1958 Reunion
You are cordially invited back to campus to celebrate the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1958!
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June 24, 2008
NIU Goes to Washington
We are traveling to Washington, D.C. to advance the name and mission of our fine university. Join us on Capitol Hill for a cocktail reception in the Mansfield Room of the United States Capitol Building!
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Summer 2008
Great NIU Baseball Tour of 2008
The Alumni Association has a full summer schedule when it comes to baseball! We're heading to the north side to watch the Cubbies and the south side to cheer on the White Sox - we'll also be swinging by New York and Boston. Be sure to join us for these exciting baseball receptions and reconnect with fellow alumni and fans!
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November 6, 2008
Dirty Dancing Reception and Show
Join the Alumni Association for an evening of music and fun at the Cadillac Palace Theater in Chicago!
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