What better way to show Huskie spirit than by sharing it?
Michael Stang, executive director for Housing and Dining, invites the university community to participate in this year’s Welcome Days from Thursday, Aug. 21, through Tuesday, Aug. 26. Any and all efforts are appreciated.
Opening Day: Volunteers assist students and their families beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, by driving golf carts of student belongings from family vehicles to the residence halls and/or by moving the new students’ belongings to their rooms. As a sign of appreciation, each volunteer will receive a free T-shirt and a 50 percent discount for the annual Huskie Bash, which takes place at 4 p.m. that day.
Huskies Helping Huskies: Volunteers will be stationed at kiosks across campus Monday, Aug. 25, and Tuesday, Aug. 26, to answer students’ questions or direct them to particular destinations on campus.
House Calls: Volunteers will greet first-year students at assigned residence hall floors the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 26. Volunteers welcome students and answer any questions they have.
Volunteer registration is available online.
Members of the NIU Operating Staff who wish to participate can request release from their normal duties. Staff participation is subject to supervisory approval and should not interfere with normal operational needs of the university.
For more information, visit www.housing.niu.edu or contact Wendy Rodriguez at (815) 753-9651 or wrodriguez@niu.edu.