Altgeld open house,
State of the University Address
both scheduled for Oct. 7

NIU’s lovingly restored flagship building, century-old Altgeld Hall, will open its doors to the campus community in a series of events slated for Thursday, Oct. 7.

An open house featuring self-guided tours, docents and a commemorative booklet will be offered from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The building’s formal rededication will take place at 11 a.m. in the beautifully refurbished Altgeld Auditorium, restored to its original grandeur by a team of architectural historians and artisans.

Finally, the president’s annual State of the University Address at 3 p.m. will cap off the day’s events as the first formal speech in the building since completion of the five-year renovation project. A reception will follow the president’s speech in two reception rooms just outside and across the hall from the Auditorium’s main, second-floor entrance.

Alumni and community members will be invited to tour Altgeld the following week as part of NIU’s Homecoming celebration. Altgeld will be open for tours, and shuttles will run from the football stadium area throughout that morning (Saturday, Oct. 16).

For details on any of the Altgeld reopening events, contact Special Events Director Ellen Andersen at 753-1999.

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