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The most successful Huskies are the ones who ask for help. NIU offers a variety of support offices on campus to help you succeed in your studies. In addition, be sure to ask your academic advisor, professors and friends for advice and support when you need it. Visit out Student Life website to learn more about a few available services that will help you succeed in the classroom.

NIU Adventures seeks your feedback for upcoming trips.

As part of its mission to bring joy, excitement and stress relief to the Huskie community, NIU Adventures plans and organizes a variety of adventure activities for the student body.

In line with this goal, NIU Adventures is currently planning the following trips for the spring semester:

As one of our most important stakeholders, your opinion matters greatly to us. We would sincerely appreciate your feedback on which days of the week would be most convenient for you to attend and participate in these trips.

Take this survey  and share your opinion with us.

The Presidential Commission on Well-being is pleased to announce its call for submissions for the Well-being in Action Award. This award recognizes employees (faculty, staff and graduate assistants) that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to fostering a culture of well-being on our campus. The honoree will be recognized at the Joint Presidential Commissions Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. CDT Monday, March 30, 2026. Submit your nomination.

Join us for NIU Cares Day of Service March 27, 2026

NIU Cares brings together NIU students, faculty, staff and alumni to serve and support the DeKalb community for our annual day of service Friday, March 27, 2026.

The day kicks off at 11 a.m. in the Ellington Ballroom, Holmes Student Center where you will meet your service team, enjoy a complimentary lunch, get free Cares Day merch and learn about your service project. Then, from 1 to 3 p.m., you'll take part in your service project. Transportation will be provided to your assigned location and back to Holmes Student Center once you’re done.

Participants engage in a variety of service projects, such as:

It’s a day dedicated to service, engagement and Huskie pride, reinforcing NIU’s commitment to making a positive impact. Sign up today. The deadline to register is March 9.

Researchers in our psychology department need your help with a study about first-year students’ feelings.

Complete our survey sharing your experiences and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card.

The more students who participate, the more gift cards we will give out, so tell your friends. Anyone who is at least 18 years old and in their first year of college here at NIU can participate. Up to three gift cards worth $50 each are available.

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with NIU

March is the perfect time to refresh your routine and level up your nutrition habits.

Have nutrition questions?
Book a free, 30-minute Nutrition Q&A session with a graduate nutrition student at NIU Recreation and get personalized, evidence-based answers.

Love a little friendly competition?
Grab your friends and sign up for our Chopped Challenge Cooking Class Tuesday, March 24 — fun, fast-paced and delicious.

Nutrition could be your minor.
Level up your degree by adding a nutrition, health and wellness minor and expand your knowledge of food, health and performance.

Want tips, updates and student-friendly nutrition content?
Follow our NIU Nutrition Crew on Instagram: @niunutrition

Let’s make March your most energized month yet!

VR Playlist: Take a Break, Try Something New

Need a break from classes, deadlines, and staring at the same four walls? Come try our VR Playlist Experience at the 71North Partnership Studio —a curated lineup of virtual reality narrative experiences you don’t just watch, but step inside.This is a low-pressure experience made especially for all students who are looking for something curious, creative, a cure for boredom, or just want to try something new. No VR experience needed—just show up and explore, we’ll take care of everything else.

What’s on the Playlist:

To read more about the experiences, read our blogs published on the 71 North Partnership Studio website.

Book your playing time today through our Booking Page. Put on a headset, escape for a bit, and see what VR can really do!

NIU’s Campus Climate Survey being administered and analyzed by Viewfinder, LLC. is open now until March 6, 2026. The survey, which was sent to your NIU email address, will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and includes sensitive topics related to individual identities, discrimination, sexual harassment and the overall campus experience. These topics may bring about different emotions, and there are several university resources available to support you before, during or after taking the survey. 

Individuals who complete the survey can enter to win one of several prizes through a separate link shared at the end of the survey. Prizes include Huskie gear, free Qdoba chips and salsa vouchers, free Starbucks drink vouchers, tickets to NIU musical and theatre performances, enjoying a slice of pizza with university leadership, and more! 

 If you have questions, please reach out to JadeSilva Tovar, Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at equity@niu.edu. Further information can be found online. 

Submit a clever, lightweight and creative idea for something we can attach to our weather balloon (to be launched April 26, 2026) such as a meaningful symbol, unique object or cool experiment that represents our university spirit without adding too much weight (less than 6 ounces which is a standard hockey puck).

Last year's winner was Steve D., for his suggestion of "space radishes," a packet of radish seeds that were planted in the NIU community garden after the weather balloon was recovered, simultaneously representing NIU's commitments to sustainability (community gardens/edible campus) and innovation (sending the seeds to edge of space). We look forward to seeing what new and unique ideas the Huskie community comes up with.

The deadline is March 26, 2026. The winner will be notified by email and receive $100 in cash. This event is hosted by Proxima Centauri Alpha, an honorary STEM society recognized by NIU. All NIU staff and students are invited to participate.

Submit your idea today.