Welcome home! The staff of the Office of Alumni Relations and the board members of the Alumni Association are dedicated to providing programs that engage, educate, and reconnect alumni to NIU. Visit us at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center, your home on campus. Thank you for your continued support of our alma mater and the Alumni Association.
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July News
Join the NIU Alumni Association Today!
We are proud to announce the newest way to reconnect to Northern Illinois University - become a member of Alumni Association! Show pride in your university and become a "card-carrying" member of the NIU Alumni Association. Membership dues will be used to support alumni programming and scholarships. Your membership demonstrates your dedication to the future success of your alma mater. And if that isn't enough, you'll enjoy many benefits both on campus and in your communities! Membership opportunities are available at two levels: Cardinal & Black and Legacy.
More information about becoming a member
May News
Host your fall event at the NIU Alumni Village!
We are proud to announce the newest way to entertain before Huskie home football games this fall - the Alumni Village! Located just outside of the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center on Annie Glidden Road, the Alumni Village is the premier venue on campus for pregame entertainment. Host a tent for your next group or corporate outing this fall and enjoy outstanding catering service, close proximity to NIU President John Peters' tent, entertainment by the NIU Huskie Marching Band and more!
More information about the Alumni Village
April News
Alumni Association Announces 2008 Award Recipients
Every year the Alumni Association recognizes the achievements of outstanding alumni. Recipients are selected based on outstanding professional and personal successes, as well as involvement in civic, cultural or charitable activities. "NIU alumni have gone on to distinguish themselves and Northern in countless ways," explains Pat Anderson, director of Alumni Relations. "Our Alumni Awards Program seeks to recognize some of those outstanding individuals who have gone out and achieved great success in their personal and professional lives." Award recipients were recognized at a private reception and dinner in April.
2008 Alumni Award Recipients
Upcoming Event Highlights
Homecoming - 2008
Head back to campus on October 18 for Homecoming 2008! Join the NIU Alumni Association, the academic colleges, and NIU President John Peters in the Alumni Village located just outside of the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center on Annie Glidden.
More information about Homecoming - 2008
We Remember
The entire NIU family suffered a tremendous loss this year. We have demonstrated courage and compassion and have witnessed tremendous outpourings of sympathy from the community, nation, and the world. Thank you for your kindness and continued support of NIU. Forward, together forward.
NIU Remembers
Experience the Jewels of Northern Ireland in spring. Check out our travel page for other exciting trips!
We are planning a spring concert event and we need your help! Fill out a brief questionnaire online now!