Fall 2024 Events
Day of Service
Northeastern Illinois University's Board of Trustees and the University community are hosting numerous welcome events and activities to celebrate the inauguration of Northeastern Illinois University’s eighth president Katrina E. Bell-Jordan.
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Saturday, Oct. 5
Complimentary parking available in the El Centro Lot
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Open House
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Wednesday, Oct. 9
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP: El Centro Open House
FAFSA Workshop
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Saturday, Oct. 12
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Golden Tours
El Centro, first floor lobby
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Tuesday, Oct. 15
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
RSVP: Golden Tour
Career Development Workshop
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Tuesday, Oct. 15
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Dia de los muertos competition
Email El Centro for information at elcentro@neiu.edu.
Wed, Oct. 23
Pumpkin Competition
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Thursday, Oct. 31
3:00-5:00 p.m
FAFSA WORKSHOP PART II
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Saturday, Nov. 9
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m
Golden Tours
El Centro, first floor lobby
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Tuesday, Nov. 12
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m
RSVP: Golden Tour
Giving tuesday
Email El Centro for information at elcentro@neiu.edu.
Tuesday Dec. 3
Golden Tours
El Centro, first floor lobby
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Tuesday, Dec. 17
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m
RSVP: Golden Tour
Past Events
Paper Shredding
In collaboration with State Representative Will Guzzardi, Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada, Illinois State Representative 40th District Jamie Andrade, and 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Rosa.
El Centro
Saturday, Aug. 24
Golden Tours
El Centro, first floor lobby
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Shred and Electronics Recycling
In collaboration with Illinois State Representative 40th District Jamie Andrade, Cook Country Thomas J. Dart, Illinois State Senator 20th District Natalie Toro, and 35th Ward Alderwoman Ruth Cruz
Document shredding, electronics recycling, cables, stereos, printers and household electronics. No A.C units; two-TV limit per vehicle.
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Saturday, Sept. 21
9:00-11:30 a.m
4th Annual El Centro Taquiza
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60618
Wednesday, Sept. 25
3:00-6:00 p.m.
RSVP: Taquiza 2024
Blood Drive
In collaboration with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and State Representative Jaime Andrade, we have our annual Blood Drive. Donate and be entered for a chance to win 2 tickets & a VIP experience to your favorite hometown football team.
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60618
Thursday, Sept. 26
2:00-6:30 p.m.
Appointments encouraged; walk-ins welcome.
RSVP
Dance Fiesta Fundraiser
El Centro
3390 N. Avondale Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60618
Saturday, Sept. 28
Noon-2:00 p.m.
RSVP: Dance Fundraiser
Queer Safe Space
El Centro, third floor lobby
3390 N. Avondale Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60618
Tuesday, Oct. 1
6:30-8:30 p.m.
RSVP Strongly Encouraged
