Northern Illinois University

Division of International Programs

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Events  2008-2009

September

  • All month - International displays at Founders Memorial Library
  • Thursday, September 18 - 16th Annual Study Abroad Fair
    10:00am - 3:00pm, Duke Ellington Ballroom in the Holmes Student Center
  • Friday, September 19 - Parade of Flags
    11:30am - 1:00pm, March from east side of Huskie Stadium to Martin Luther Commons
    5th grade school children from DeKalb elementary schools, St. Mary's and Cornerstone Christian School

November   - International Week November 17 - 21

  • All month - Founders Memorial Library display, bookcases by Blackhawk Cafeteria in the Holmes Student Center
  • November 17-21 - Bulletin board decorations in Residence Halls, sample international foods in Blackhawk Cafeteria and Ellington's in the Holmes Student Center and in the Residence Halls
  • November 17 - International Recognition Reception
    11:30am - 1:30pm, Sky Room in the Holmes Student Center
    Recognition of Outstanding International Educator and International Department/Unit
    Award presented at 12:15pm, speaker to be announced, international finger foods served
  • November 18 - Study Abroad Directors' Luncheon (by invitation only)
    11:30am - 1:00pm, Sky Room in the Holmes Student Center
    Recognize faculty who have or will be directing study abroad programs

    Phi Beta Delta Fifth Annual Induction Ceremony
    4:30 - 6:30 pm, Sky Room in the Holmes Student Center
  • November 19 - Student Fulbright Event
    2:00 - 4:00 pm, Heritage Room in the Holmes Student Center
  • November 20 - International Exchange Scholars & Study Abroad Students Reunion Reception
    3:00 - 4:30pm, Sky Room in the Holmes Student Center
    For J-1 visitors currently at NIU and for NIU students who have studied abroad.
  • November 21 - Academic Panel co-sponsored with Center for Southeast Asian Studies
    11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Sky Room Holmes Student Center.  (brown bag luncheon)