Events
From Homecoming and Athletics to alumni travel and campus traditions – discover your NIU experience and join fellow alumni, students and friends to celebrate our shared pride and create lasting connections.
Athletics
Join alumni and friends in The Yard for home game tailgates, catch road-game watch parties and enjoy pregame receptions at home and away games through the season.
Homecoming
Celebrate Homecoming with the NIU Alumni Association. Join fellow Huskies each fall for a week of tradition, Huskie Pride and the thrill of Huskie Football.
Other Athletic Events
Explore a variety of Alumni Association Athletics events throughout the year.
Travel and Upcoming Trips
Join the NIU Alumni Association Travel Program, LLC on unforgettable travel adventures around the globe. From guided land tours to relaxing cruises, our trips connect alumni, family and friends through shared exploration and NIU pride. Browse upcoming trips and start planning your next journey today.
Upcoming Trips
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Egypt and the Eternal Nile
February 1-15, 2027
Accompanied by an expert Egyptian guide, this 15-day journey reveals antiquity’s treasures in Cairo, then on a Lake Nasser cruise and a classic Nile voyage from Aswan to Luxor, before returning to Cairo.
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European Tapestry: Amsterdam to Paris
April 5-16, 2027
Europe of old – and new – springs to life on this relaxed journey through cities rich with art and architecture, vibrant street life, and prized UNESCO sites.
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Enchanting Ireland: A Tour of the Emerald Isle
June 13-25, 2027
Ireland delights on this full yet well-paced 13-day tour, showcasing its many charms – old and new.
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Southern Italy and Sicily
Sept. 13-27, 2027
Delight in a special 15-day exploration of Italy’s southern climes, from striking Sicily and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to Apulia, the alluring “boot heel,” enjoying Italian hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and unique hotels.
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Paradores and Pousadas: Historic Lodgings of Spain and Portugal
Oct. 4-18, 2027
Feel the spell of Iberia’s rich Roman and Moorish past – and the pull of its vibrant contemporary life – on this distinctive 15-day journey through the Iberian Peninsula to the intimate lodgings of Spain’s paradores and Portugal’s pousadas.
