Northern Illinois University

Student Involvement & Leadership Development

Move-in Day photo

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2008 Welcome Days Calendar of Events

Thursday, August 21rd

9:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Residence Halls Opening Day
Location: All residence halls

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Huskie Hospitality
Rolling out the Red Carpet for NIU Families
Hosted by: Parents’ Association
Location: Diversions Lounge, Holmes Student Center

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Huskie Bash
Hosted by: Student Affairs
Location: Central Park

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mango’s Mania
Frozen Custard Social
Hosted by: Campus Crusade for Christ
Location: Meet at Grant South porch at 7pm, to walk to Mango’s

8:00 PM - TBD
Capture the Flag& Ice Cream
Hosted by: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Location: West Lagoon(behind Stevenson Towers)

10:00 PM - Midnight
RHA Block Party
Hosted by: Residence Hall Association
Location: Central Park


Friday, August 22th

11:00 AM - Noon
Academic Convocation
Hosted by: Student Affairs
Location: Convocation Center.

Noon - 2:00 PM
Friday Fest
Come meet NIU student organizations!
Hosted by: Student Involvement & Leadership Development
Location: Convocation Center.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Student Faculty Links Social
Hosted by: Orientation & First Year Experience
Location: Stevenson North, Multipurpose Room

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
College Receptions

  • Academic Advising Center
    Campus Life Building 100
  • College of Business
    Barsema Hall Atrium
  • College of Education
    Gable Hall Learning Center
  • College of Engineering
    Engineering Building 3rd floor, north end
  • Health and Human Sciences
    Adams Hall, Chandelier Room
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences
    Watson Hall Courtyard
  • Visual and Performing Arts
    Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Lobby

3:30 PM - TBD
10th Annual Rainbow Ice Cream Social
Hosted by: LGBT Resource Center
Location: Women's Resource Center

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Asian American Association Barbeque and Bonding
Hosted by: Asian American Association
Location: Asian American Resource Center.

4:00 PM - TBD
Latin Chill
Come enjoy food, music, and games
Hosted By: Latino Resource Center
Location: Latino Resource Center.

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CRU Sand Volleyball Tournament
Enjoy food, music and sand volleyball
Hosted by: Campus Crusade for Christ
Location: Lincoln Hall Volleyball Courts

6:00 PM
Rootbeer Kegger & Volleyball Tourney
Hosted by: Campus Crusade for Christ
at the Lincoln Hall Volleyball Courts.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
BINGO
Hosted by: Empire Modelz Intercultural Modeling Organization
Location: TBD

10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Greek Fest
All NIU students are invited! Come enjoy food, music, and games.
Hosted by: Greek Councils
Location: Central Park

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Discover Recreation, Discover Yourself
Check out all the programs and services offered at the Recreation Center.
Hosted by: Recreation Services
Location: Recreation Center


Saturday, August 23th

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Discover Recreation, Discover Yourself
Check out all the programs and services offered at the Recreation Center.
Hosted by: Recreation Services
Location: Recreation Center

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Last Chance BBQ and Volleyball
Hosted by: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Location: Lincoln Hall Volleyball Courts

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Welcome Weekend Icebreaker
Come meet some of your fellow Huskies!
Hosted by: Campus Activities Board
Location: Central Park

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Huskie Paws for a Cause Kickoff
Join your fellow Huskies in a volunteer service project
Hosted by: Student Involvement and Leadership Development
Location: TBD

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Outdoor Activities with Alpha Delta Omega
Enjoy playing Tag, Red Rover, and Hide & Seek, Jump Rope/Double Dutch and more!
Hosted by: Alpha Delta Omicron
Location: Central Park

5:00 PM - TBD
Bon Fire, BBQ, and Games
Hosted by: Judson Student Fellowship/Baptist Campus Ministry
Location: Baptist Campus Ministry, 449 Normal Rd.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rock the Mic! Huskie Talent Jam!
Hosted by: Diversity and Equity Community of Practice
Location: Duke Ellington Ballroom

10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Campus Activities Board Late Night Luau
Hosted by: Campus Activities Board
Location: Central Park

Sunday, August 24th

1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Discover Recreation, Discover Yourself
Check out all the programs and services offered at the Recreation Center.
Hosted by: Recreation Services
Location: Recreation Cente

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sundaes on Sunday
Hosted by: Housing and Dining
Location: Neptune Volleyball Court

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
First Floor Meetings
Hosted by: Housing and Dining
Location: Location is determined by your floor - See your CA


Monday, August 25th

6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Discover Recreation, Discover Yourself
Check out all the programs and services offered at the Recreation Center.
Hosted by: Recreation Services
Location: Recreation Center

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Huskies Helping Huskies, Got questions, get answers here!
Hosted by: Student Involvement and Leadership Development
Location: MLK Commons, Wirtz Hall, north entrance of Chick Evans Fieldhouse, DuSable bus turnaround, Annie Glidden corner of Graham Hall

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Trio Scholars Welcome Ice Cream Social
Hosted by: Student Support Services and Trio Scholars
Location: Adams Hall, Chandelier Room

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Home Spa Experience
Learn how to apply make-up, wax/shape eyebrows, style hair and enjoy refreshments and massages.
Hosted by: Empire Modelz Intercultural Modeling Organization
Location: TBD


Tuesday, August 26th

6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Discover Recreation, Discover Yourself
Check out all the programs and services offered at the Recreation Center.
Hosted by: Recreation Services
Location: Recreation Center

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Huskies Helping Huskies, Got questions, get answers here!
Hosted by: Student Involvement and Leadership Development
Location: MLK Commons, Wirtz Hall, north entrance of Chick Evans Fieldhouse, DuSable bus turnaround, Annie Glidden corner of Graham Hall

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Girls, Grills, and Games
Come meet the staff and learn about the Women's Resource Center
Hosted by: Women's Resource Center
Location: Women's Resource Center

1:00 PM
Becoming a Huskie after 2-14-08
New students are invited to participate in a discussion about adjustment issues related to joining a community following a tragedy
Hosted by: Counseling and Student Development Center
Location: Campus Life Building 100

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Talk Sex
Participate with NIU's Peer Education Theater Troupe in an interactive performance and dialogue about sex, relationships, myths, and facts about college life.
Hosted by: Health Enhancement
Location: TBD

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Back BBQ
Hosted by: Sigma Lambda Gamma
Location: Central Park


Wednesday, August 27th

6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Discover Recreation, Discover Yourself
Check out all the programs and services offered at the Recreation Center.
Hosted by: Recreation Services
Location: Recreation Center

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Campus Life Building Open House
Hosted by: Campus Life Building Departments
Location: Campus Life Building