Forward, Together Forward
NIU Student Memorial Service
Sunday, February 24, 2008
The university is planning a memorial service to be held at the Convocation Center in DeKalb on Sunday, February 24, 2008. The service will begin at 7 p.m. - Doors open at 5 p.m. The service will be broadcast live and available in real time from the NIU Home Page. In an effort to bring Huskies from across the country together, we've arranged group viewings in several locations across the country. If there are details missing from your area, please check back as new information will be posted as it becomes available.
Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
Student Center East - Room 302
Directions to UIC Campus
East Campus Map
Our Chicago alumni and friends who are unable to make the trip to DeKalb are gathering a the University of Illinois in Chicago. Parking is available across from the Student Center (750 South Halsted). Contact Bill Nalley, Vice Chancellor at (312) 413-0077 for more information.
Central Illinois
Illinois State University
Old Main Room - Bone Student Center
ISU Campus Map
Join Huskies and supporters from central Illinois to watch the memorial service. Parking is available in the North lot of the Bone Student Center - enter on Locust Street. Contact Jeff Helms at (309) 438-2222 or the ISU InfoCentre at (309) 438-INFO for more information.
Springfield
University of Illinois at Sprinfield
Brookens Auditorium - Public Affairs Center (PAC)
UIS Campus Map
Alumni and friends in the Springfield area are gathering at the Brookens Auditorium at One University Plaza. Parking is availabe in lots E,C, and D. Contact Joan Sestak at (217) 206-7794 for more information.
Arizona
Bethany Bible Church - Worship Center
7th Avenue & Bethany Road, Phoenix
Download a map and directions
Huskies and friends are gathering at the Bethany Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona to watch the service. Parking is available on-site. Contact Elaman Rodriguez at (602) 763-3528 for more information.
California
Sheraton Delfina - Santa Monica, CA
Luna Room
Download directions to the hotel and to the Luna Room
Alumni and friends in the Los Angeles area are gathering at the Sheraton Delfina in Santa Monica. The Luna Room is located on the penthouse level. Contact Elizabeth Ishioka at (310) 309-8030 for more information.
Georgia
Georgia Institute of Technology
GT Alumni House - 190 North Avenue
Directions to the GT Alumni House
Alumni and friends in the Atlanta area are gathering to watch the broadcast in the ballroom of the Georgia Tech Alumni House. Parking is available at the building and at the Burge Parking Deck. Contact the GT Alumni Association at (404) 894-2391 for more information.
Texas
South West Mental Health Center - San Antonio
8535 Tom Slick, San Antonio, 78229
Alumni and friends in the San Antonio area are gathering with members of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association to watch the broadcast. The doors to the facility will open at 6 p.m. Counselors and therapists from the center will be available to talk with you about this recent tragedy. Contact Laurie Bowman at (210) 268-4274 for more information.
Washington, D.C.
George Mason University - Arlington Campus
3401 Fairfax Drive, Room 329
Directions to GMU
Download a campus map
Our east coast alumni and friends are gathering in Arlington, Virginia to watch the Memorial Service with our extended VT Hokie family. Street parking is available or you may park at the Truland Building (3330 Washington Blvd) for free. Contact Greg Merritt at (703) 932-6114 for more information.
Baghdad, Iraq
Camp Victory
Our alumni and friends serving our country on the front lines are gathering at Camp Victory to watch the service and show their support for NIU.
New York
There will no longer be a group viewing opportunity at the New York Marriott East Side.
