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Libraries to host ‘Energize Your Mind’ events, Sycamore kicks off spring STEM...
The popular Bright Futures series launches its spring 2013 season at local public libraries in February. Hands-on activities for children and their families will spark their understanding of energy,...
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Sophomore Days of Service begins Feb. 16
DeKalb Public Library Orientation & First-Year Experience and the NIU chapter of Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society have teamed up this semester to offer second-year students an opportunity to...
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STEM Outreach’s Bright Futures event April 30 will teach students how to...
April’s Bright Futures event will teach students the power of wind and the science behind the turbines that dot the northern Illinois landscape. April’s strong, gusty winds are good for more than just...
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Community invited to ‘electrify minds’ June 6
What is green, sits on rusty metal nails, and has 120 volts of electricity shooting through its vinegary center? It’s the electrified pickle, and it’s going to get zapped again Thursday, June 6, when...
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From fairy tales to family finances
Until we find that goose laying golden eggs, we are all going to have to learn to manage credit and debt wisely. Luckily, NIU’s Center for Economic Education and STEM Outreach are offering a workshop...
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Friends of NIU Libraries sponsors fantasy fiction discussion
The Friends of NIU Libraries is hosting a panel discussion on fantasy fiction. The program, which is titled “Fantasy Fiction: Ask the Real Wizards,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Rare...
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Lend a paw: Huskies encouraged to give back during Sophomore Days of Service
NIU student Rae Moscinski spends time coloring, reading and playing games with children at Hope Haven in DeKalb. Are you an NIU student looking to make a difference? Sponsored by the First- and...
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NIU Cares Day volunteers ready to get to work
If the greater DeKalb and Sycamore communities look a little spiffier than normal next week, thank the 800 NIU students who will participate Saturday, April 18, in NIU Cares Day. The students will roll...
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STEM Read, local teens adapt ‘The War of the Worlds’
Genoa teen Katie Sosnowski performs her original song, “Acceleration” during the May 5 event. Sosnowski and her music have a major role in the radio play. The Martians have landed in DeKalb – and they...
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Finish this sentence: ‘The state of our union is …’
What’s your perspective on the state of our union? During the week of Jan. 25, NIU’s P-20 Center will facilitate three community reflections where local residents can share their personal experiences...
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NIU to celebrate National Women’s History Month
Several events are planned in March in celebration of National Women’s History Month. All events are open to the public and, unless otherwise noted. are free. Sign language interpreters will be...
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Award-winning author to visit Latino Resource Center
NIU’s Latino Resource Center is partnering with Friends of the NIU Libraries and the DeKalb Public Library to host several free events leading up to a visit by Julia Alvarez, author of this year’s Big...
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