Northern Illinois University "NIU" Convocation Center
1525 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115
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As the center for social, academic, and athletic events on campus, the Convocation Center is the single venue that can bring the university community together at one place and one time to share an experience: the very definition of community.
Northern Illinois University's 10,000 seat Convocation Center is a $36 million multipurpose facility that hosts a variety of events such as concerts, family shows, theatrical productions, commencement ceremonies, job fairs, trade shows and NIU Huskie Division I athletic events (basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics, and wrestling). The NIU Convocation Center hosts 200+ events per year.
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Saturday Night at Glidden
J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center • Sep 27 @ 4PM
This event features a catered buffet, tours of the historic house and barn, music by Bend in the Road, raffle items, games and more — all…
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DeKalb Corn Classic 10K & 5K
Downtown DeKalb • Sep 28 @ 8:15AM
Join one of Northern Illinois’ best races!
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NIU Homecoming Block Party: Down Home in Downtown DeKalb
Downtown DeKalb • Oct 02 @ 5PM
NIU is excited for its 118th homecoming celebration featuring a block party with a parade, car show, food trucks, kid zone, and more!
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