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Learning Commons Week of Welcome Scavenger Hunt

Founder's Memorial Library 217 Normal Rd, DeKalb

Learn about the resources and servies that can support your success in the Week of Welcome Learning Commons Scavenger Hunt at Founders Memorial Library! This scavenger hunt will take you around the Learning Commons on the first floor of Founders Memorial Library where you will scan QR codes to watch short videos. Answer questions on the entry form and drop the form off at the Research Help Desk for your chance to win a $500 scholarship, available to undergraduate participants! The first 50 participants will get a drink gift card to Einstein's Bagels. For more information, contact Kimberly Shotick at [email protected].

Campus Resource Fair

MLK Commons 340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb

It is important to learn about all the on-campus resources NIU has to offer to you early on in your college journey. Week of Welcome (WOW) is the opportune time to learn what is available to you and how NIU can help support you both inside and outside of the classroom. Come and meet faculty and staff that represent a plethora of resources across NIU's campus community at the Department Resource Fair.

Jewel Jamboree

Jewel-Osco 1320 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb

Hop on a Huskie bus and join your friends at DeKalb’s Jewel-Osco for a live DJ, Freebies, Games, Prized and more! Make sure to wear your NIU Huskies gear and get ready for a fun late night at your local Jewel! Buses to Jewel-Osco will stop at the HSC, Northern View, Stevenson North, Grant North, Patterson Hall and Gilbert Hall approximately every 20 minutes from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.