Northeastern Illinois University is thrilled to welcome our students to campus with a series of events designed to create community, inspire school spirit and set students up for success this academic year. Unless an event is designed to accommodate a particular group of students (i.e. residents of The Nest) all currently enrolled Northeastern students are welcome to join in the fun! The majority of events will take place on the Main Campus.
Welcome Week
Monday, Aug. 26
Media Board
- 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in Village Square
- Media Board information table: learn about what's offered!
The Nest Golden Tie-Dye
- Time: TBD, on the Main Campus outside of The Nest
- This event will give The Nest residents the opportunity to create their own custom tie-dye shirt while interacting with their new community members!
Northeastern Programming Board (NPB): I Love Monday
- Noon-2:00 p.m. on the Main Campus on the University Commons
- Swing by NPB's first I Love Monday for free back-to-school goodies and the scoop on all the exciting NPB events coming up!
SLD Tabling: “Bubbl'r Blast-Off: First Day Fuel”
- 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the Main Campus on the University Commons
- Kickstart your semester with a burst of Bubbl'r energy - the perfect companion for conquering day one of classes!
Ask Us Tabling!
- 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at El Centro, 3390 N. Avondale Ave.
- Stop by to get your questions answered!
Tuesday, Aug. 27
Student Media Board
- 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in Village Square
- Student Media Board information table: learn about what's offered!
The Nest Manifestation Mixer
- Time: TBD on the 6th floor classroom of The Nest
- A vision board party will be sponsored by The Nest staff! Residents will have the opportunity to mingle with each other while creating a “vision” for what they would like out of this academic school year.
SLD Tabling: “Picture yourself here” SLD tabling
- 1:00-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus on the University Commons
- Unleash your creativity at our picnic, where you can paint a wooden picture frame, enjoy refreshments, and play games with fellow students.
Tabking: Ask Us!
- 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at El Centro, 3390 N. Avondale Ave.
- Stop by to get your questions answered!
NEIU Student Counseling Services and TimelyCare Tabling
- 1:00-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in Village Square
- Stop by to learn about student counseling services and how to access the TimelyCare app!
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Student Media Board
- 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in Village Square
- Student Media Board information table - learn about what's offered!
SLD Tabling: “The coolest on campus!"
- 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the Main Campus on the University Commons
- Beat the heat with a sweet treat at our refreshing paleta pop-up, where we're handing out free, flavorful Mexican ice pops to help you cool off in style.
The Nest Golden Eagle Scavenger Hunt
- Time: TBD at The Nest on the Main Campus
- Residents can join us in The Nest lobby and will walk around the property and use hints provided by The Nest student staff to learn the layout of the building and win prizes!
College of Business and Technology Student Organization Fair
- 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the CBT Mossadegh Hall
- Learn about the College of Business and Technology's student organizations ... get involved!
Barbershop Talks
- 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the on the Main Campus in the Pedroso Center, Room B 159
Welcome Black event
- 2:00-4:30 p.m. on Main Campus on the University Commons
- Learn more about the Black Caucus at their Open House event!
Thursday, Aug. 29
Student Media Board
- 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in Village Square
- Media Board information table ... learn about what's offered!
The Nest Nestivals
- Time: TBD in the field access from The Nest
- We’re getting outside! The Nest student staff will be executing a field day-style event with relays, games and activities to get residents up, out and physically active!
College of Business and Technology Student Organization Fair
- 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in the CBT Mossadegh Hall
- Learn about the College of Business and Technology's student organizations ... get involved!
SLD Tabling: “Fall into NEIU Social”
- 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in Alumni Hall
NEIU Student Counseling Services and TimelyCare Tabling
- 1:00-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in Village Square
- Stop by to learn about student counseling services and how to access the TimelyCare app!
Northeastern Programming Board Hypnotist
- 6:00-8:00 p.m.on the Main Campus in Alumni Hall
- Get ready to be amazed as a hypnotist takes the stage to create a mind-bending, unforgettable experience on campus!
Campus Connections Week
Tuesday, Sept. 3
SLD Student Organization Fair
- Noon-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus on the University Commons
- Discover your campus vibe at the Organization Fair, where you can meet student organizations, make new friends and dive into exciting activities!
RE-CIS-TANCE
- 3:30-5:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in the Pedroso Center, Room B 159
- This event is a meet-up for trans, nonbinary and gender expansive students.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
SLD Student Organization Fair
- Noon-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus on the University Commons
- Discover your campus vibe at the Student Organization Fair, where you can meet student organizations, make new friends and dive into exciting activities!
Thursday, Sept. 5
Meet the Media
- Noon-3:00 p.m.
- Stop by to learn about media aspects at Northeastern!
SLD and Pedroso Center Open house
- 2:00-4:00 p.m.
- Join us at the Student Leadership Development and Pedroso Center Open House for an afternoon of fun, inspiration and a sneak peek into our upcoming exciting events!
Friday, Sept. 6
SLD First Friday Service Day!
- 4:00-7:00 p.m. at A Just Harvest Community Kitchen
Kick off your month with purpose at First Friday Service Day at A Just Harvest's Community Kitchen—lend a hand, make a difference. Please email sa-noorian@neiu.edu to sign up!
Spirit Week
Monday, Sept. 9
NPB I Love Monday
- 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Village Square
- Get ready for Fall Fest by making Kandi bracelets and getting temporary tattoos for a fun and festive kickoff!
WZRD Watch the Wizards
- Noon - 4:00 p.m.
- Watch and listen to the live broadcast!
Q-Spot (Queer Affinity Space Gathering)
- 3:00-5:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in the Pedroso Center, Room B 159
SLD Game Night Showdown
- 4:00-6:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in Almuni Hall
- Join us for Game Night, where you can have a blast, show off your skills and win awesome Amazon gift cards!
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Career Development Power Closet Stop and Shop!
- 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in Room E 039
- Stop by the Power Closet to start your year off right. We have new and gently used professional clothing. Shop for free. We’ll also have great snacks. Help name our mannequins!
SLD Water Balloon Fight
- 3:00-4:00 p.m. on the Main Campus on the University Commons
- Join us for our epic yearly water balloon fight and soak up the fun in a splash-tastic campus showdown! First 100 people get shirts
Wednesday, Sept. 11
SLD Color Craze Tie-dye
- 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the Main Campus on the University Commons
- Unleash your creativity at our tie-dye workshop — design your own vibrant shirts while supplies last and make some colorful memories!
Thursday, Sept .12
HSI Week Celebration
- Noon-2:00 p.m. on the Main Campus in the Pedroso Center, Room B 159 (outdoors)
Thursday, Sept. 12
Career Development Open House
- The Office of Career Development on the Main Campus in Room B 119
- Stop by for fun and games, Meet the staff. Register for Handshake. Schedule an appointment. Help name our mannequins!
SLD Greek Showdown
- 2:00-4:00 p.m., location TBD
Saturday, Sept. 14
La Copa Soccer Tournament
- 9:00 a.m. at the Main Campus Physical Education Complex soccer fields
- The Pedroso Center invites students, faculty and staff to sign up to play at this year's La Copa soccer tournament.
NPB Fall Fest
- 4:30-9:45 p.m. on the Main Campus in Parking Lot J
- Join in on the fun at this year's Fall Fest during NEIU Weekend!
Need more information?
- Contact Student Leadership Development at sld@neiu.edu or (773) 442-4660 for all events other than those for residents of The Nest.
- For events for residents of The Nest, please reach out to your resident assistant or call (773) 442-4663.
Need help navigating the Main Campus? We’ve got you covered!
