BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The DeKalb Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The DeKalb Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in DeKalb\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ytzNF6vWTx8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T235900 SUMMARY:Ofrenda for Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU Libraries is collaborating with the Latino Resource Cente r and will be celebrating the Day of the Dead with a traditional ofrenda displayed in the Founders Memorial Library lobby. The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America on November 1-2 . The Day of the Dead is typically celebrated with music\, picnics\, and outings with an ofrenda taking center stage.\n\nHosted by Northern Illino is University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/ytzNF6vWTx8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/ytzNF6vWTx8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Y5ZXKS-2wVM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T190000 SUMMARY:Procrastination Cafe LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Dedicated space for you to do your work and get prizes for fi nishing it starting Sunday September 6\, 2026. In collaboration with the Huskie Academic Success Center! Peer Academic Support staff will be here to help you every week. Tuesdays and Sundays | 5-7 p.m. | Huskie Academic Success Center (Library Learning Commons)\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/Y5ZXKS-2wVM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/Y5ZXKS-2wVM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:U0c5eXI6AWg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T235900 SUMMARY:Ofrenda for Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU Libraries is collaborating with the Latino Resource Cente r and will be celebrating the Day of the Dead with a traditional ofrenda displayed in the Founders Memorial Library lobby. The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America on November 1-2 . The Day of the Dead is typically celebrated with music\, picnics\, and outings with an ofrenda taking center stage.\n\nHosted by Northern Illino is University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/U0c5eXI6AWg URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/U0c5eXI6AWg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62fE7IjQ5zk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T110000 SUMMARY:Faculty Writing Group LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Weekly faculty writing group on-campus to work on your writin g in a peaceful and quiet environment with the support of your faculty co mmunity. Please ring the doorbell to get let into the space if you’re not a Studio member. Hosted by the Office of Research Development.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/ 62fE7IjQ5zk URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/62fE7IjQ5zk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:D8jXoilierk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T100000 SUMMARY:PI-Centric Model Launch Session LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:This open forum will be to introduce the Research Concierge a nd share plans for redesigning our pre-award structure. The session is an opportunity to learn more\, ask questions\, and help shape the next phas e of RIPS’ faculty-facing support.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois Univers ity\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/D8jXoilierk URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/D8jXoilierk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ELdSrD0d-RE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T160000 SUMMARY:2026 High School Invitational LOCATION:Jack Arends Hall (Art Building)\, 330 Gilbert Dr\, DeKalb\, IL 6 0115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU's annual showcase of art from high school students across the region continues with the 2026 High School Invitational.\n\nHosted b y Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/EL dSrD0d-RE URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/ELdSrD0d-RE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:nNj4qz3_ahg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T193000 SUMMARY:Monday Night GiGs LOCATION:375 Wirtz Dr\, Dekalb\, IL\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:GiG stands for "God Investigation Group" and it is a space fo r students to connect\, share a meal\, explore faith\, and grow together. Come break bread\, build community\, and have honest conversations about Asian American Culture\, faith\, and Jesus - with no pressure or judgeme nt.\nWe start the night off with a meal and then have a Bible discussion on the book "Conversations with Jesus".\nWe meet on Monday Nights at the AARC from 5:30pm until 7:30pm starting on Monday Spetember 14th.\nAnyone is welcome!\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsq uares.org/DeKalbIL/e/nNj4qz3_ahg URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/nNj4qz3_ahg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Ly-x9P1n2k0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T200000 SUMMARY:Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball vs. Indiana State LOCATION:DeKalb\, Ill.\, Convocation Center DESCRIPTION:Northern Illinois University Women's Basketball vs Indiana St ate\nTV: ESPN+\nRadio: WDKB 94.9 FM\, NIU Huskies App\nStreaming Video:\n Streaming Audio:\nTickets:\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nh ttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/Ly-x9P1n2k0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/Ly-x9P1n2k0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:K3COgec4dI0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T200000 SUMMARY:Faculty Jazz Recital LOCATION:Music Building\, 550 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the immensely talented faculty of NIU's Jazz Studies Pr ogram in concert.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://so cialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/K3COgec4dI0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/K3COgec4dI0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:SOHDq1McXNM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T210000 SUMMARY:Jazz Faculty Recital LOCATION:Music Building\, 550 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Recital given by the NIU Jazz Faculty\n\nHosted by Northern I llinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/SOHDq1McXNM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/SOHDq1McXNM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:A6XDXSjGxco@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T213000 SUMMARY:Jazz Jam Session LOCATION:off campus\, 1312 West Lincoln Highway\, DeKalb\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/DeKalbIL/e/A6XDXSjGxco URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/A6XDXSjGxco END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:O6XxgM7Qbcc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T235900 SUMMARY:Ofrenda for Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU Libraries is collaborating with the Latino Resource Cente r and will be celebrating the Day of the Dead with a traditional ofrenda displayed in the Founders Memorial Library lobby. The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America on November 1-2 . The Day of the Dead is typically celebrated with music\, picnics\, and outings with an ofrenda taking center stage.\n\nHosted by Northern Illino is University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/O6XxgM7Qbcc URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/O6XxgM7Qbcc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:j_-yz5CdPmk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T110000 SUMMARY:Morning Brew & Write (Fall '26) LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU Faculty: Looking for more time to write? While we can't g ive you more hours in the day\, we can help provide accountability\, comm unity\, and coffee to fuel your writing goals. Come build sustainable wri ting habits with fellow faculty every Tuesday 9:00-11:00 AM at 71 North I nnovation Partnership Studio (Founders Library basement).\n\nHosted by No rthern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/j_-yz5 CdPmk URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/j_-yz5CdPmk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:489skHOah3A@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T160000 SUMMARY:"Things We Value" LOCATION:Pick Museum of Anthropology\, 41.9343\, -88.7688\, DeKalb\, IL 6 0115 DESCRIPTION:What makes something valuable? Why do we value some things mo re than others? Exploring topics such as currencies\, commodities\, trade networks\, art markets and the cost of dying\, this exhibition reflects on how we assign value to the things in our lives — and why that matters. \n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/D eKalbIL/e/489skHOah3A URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/489skHOah3A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DA-AxF4_qFE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T160000 SUMMARY:2026 High School Invitational LOCATION:Jack Arends Hall (Art Building)\, 330 Gilbert Dr\, DeKalb\, IL 6 0115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU's annual showcase of art from high school students across the region continues with the 2026 High School Invitational.\n\nHosted b y Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/DA -AxF4_qFE URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/DA-AxF4_qFE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EPgrYe3x1ms@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T170000 SUMMARY:CHILL: Mindful Art Creations to Inspire Innovation LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Take a break. Breathe. Create.\nDrop in for 5 minutes or stay 2 hours and explore mindful art in a welcoming\, creative community.\nCH ILL is a collaborative program at 71 North Partnership Studio that brings together students\, faculty\, and community partners to explore new appr oaches to health and innovation.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois Universit y\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/EPgrYe3x1ms URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/EPgrYe3x1ms END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:WsCvppuPUXo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T160000 SUMMARY:Music & Memory: Shared Story Studio-Painting & Reminisce LOCATION:DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center\, 2600 N Annie Glidden Rd \, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:MUST SIGN UP BEFORE ATTENDING VIA Fall 2026 Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet (you cannot attend without signing up first)\nPaint and reminisce with adults living with dementia who are residents at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing. Students will join our "art group"\, where residents will p aint pictures based on weekly reminiscence topics. Students will enjoy co -creating art while also learning about how best to engage with adults wi th dementia.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socials quares.org/DeKalbIL/e/WsCvppuPUXo URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/WsCvppuPUXo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fgDrDiJzwdc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T190000 SUMMARY:Tech Taco Tuesdays LOCATION:NIU Founders Library\, 217 Normal Road\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:🌮🚀 Welcome to Tech Tacos! 🚀🌮\nAre you a tech enthusiast l ooking to improve your game while enjoying delicious tacos? If so\, our T ech Tacos meetup series is just for you!\nWhether you're a tech newbie or just looking to brush up on your skills\, our beginner-friendly events a re the perfect way to learn\, network\, and satisfy your taco cravings al l at once!\nEach Tuesday\, we'll dive into a different topic\, from codin g basics and GitHub to AI and trending tech innovations.\n\nHosted by Nor thern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/fgDrDiJ zwdc URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/fgDrDiJzwdc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f7-nlTZ0Cl8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T200000 SUMMARY:Maggie Eckes and Sam Okunnu\, Joint Tuba Recital LOCATION:Music Building\, 550 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/DeKalbIL/e/f7-nlTZ0Cl8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/f7-nlTZ0Cl8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pXcenCHfzrA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000 SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Month Zine Drop -In LOCATION:Health Services Building\, 385 Wirtz Dr\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60 115 DESCRIPTION:Stop by to create a zine\, explore your creativity\, and conn ect with Native American Heritage Month through art\, writing\, and self- expression. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. Come and go a s you please.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://social squares.org/DeKalbIL/e/pXcenCHfzrA URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/pXcenCHfzrA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:XO6wN7fnm2o@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000 SUMMARY:"Things We Value" LOCATION:Pick Museum of Anthropology\, 41.9343\, -88.7688\, DeKalb\, IL 6 0115 DESCRIPTION:What makes something valuable? Why do we value some things mo re than others? Exploring topics such as currencies\, commodities\, trade networks\, art markets and the cost of dying\, this exhibition reflects on how we assign value to the things in our lives — and why that matters. \n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/D eKalbIL/e/XO6wN7fnm2o URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/XO6wN7fnm2o END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mYnIQ2GlQdk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000 SUMMARY:2026 High School Invitational LOCATION:Jack Arends Hall (Art Building)\, 330 Gilbert Dr\, DeKalb\, IL 6 0115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU's annual showcase of art from high school students across the region continues with the 2026 High School Invitational.\n\nHosted b y Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/mY nIQ2GlQdk URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/mYnIQ2GlQdk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EuInN0S0aac@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T170000 SUMMARY:Ofrenda for Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU Libraries is collaborating with the Latino Resource Cente r and will be celebrating the Day of the Dead with a traditional ofrenda displayed in the Founders Memorial Library lobby. The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America on November 1-2 . The Day of the Dead is typically celebrated with music\, picnics\, and outings with an ofrenda taking center stage.\n\nHosted by Northern Illino is University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/EuInN0S0aac URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/EuInN0S0aac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cU1LEJFh-ag@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T113000 SUMMARY:Language Table: Vietnamese LOCATION:Holmes Student Center\, 600 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60 115 DESCRIPTION:Explore Vietnamese language and culture at the Vietnamese Lan guage Table\, sponsored by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at Northern Illinois University.\nPractice Vietnamese\, learn about Viet nam’s culture and history\, and discover traditional Vietnamese folk game s while connecting with others who share an interest in the language and culture.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/DeKalbIL/e/cU1LEJFh-ag URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/cU1LEJFh-ag END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:puN1b-KTYHw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T130000 SUMMARY:Huskie Closet LOCATION:Chick Evans Field House\, 1050 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:The Huskie Closet is a student-initiated\, student-led projec t of the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies that offers free\, environm entally-conscious career and casual clothing to NIU students. Come to the Closet to shop\, donate/recycle your own clothing\, or volunteer!\n\nHos ted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL /e/puN1b-KTYHw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/puN1b-KTYHw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:worA2tMzknY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T150000 SUMMARY:The Olmec Heads Experience LOCATION:NIU Art Museum\, Altgeld Hall First Floor\, 595 College Ave. DeK alb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU Art Museum presents The Olmec Heads Experience.\nAn exhib ition featuring 25 colossal artist-designed works of art inspired by the stone sculptures carved out of massive basalt boulders by the Olmec civil ization of Mesoamerica from 1200 BC to 400 AD in what is now the tropical lowlands of Mexico.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps:/ /socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/worA2tMzknY URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/worA2tMzknY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:YxRyXAjqbEQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T133000 SUMMARY:Women in STEM featuring So Yoon Ahn\, Ph.D. LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Featured speaker So Yoon Ahn\, Ph.D.\, from the Department of Economics at the University of Illinois Chicago\, explores how changing career opportunities for women shape family life and household nutrition. \nJuggling Priorities: Women’s Labor Market Opportunities and Household C onsumption\nAs career opportunities for women expand\, couples face real- world trade-offs between work and home life. Join us to learn how these c hoices can influence everything from grocery spending to family well-bein g.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org /DeKalbIL/e/YxRyXAjqbEQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/YxRyXAjqbEQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1x973VnWe0I@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T140000 SUMMARY:Chilling with Chase and friends! LOCATION:Holmes Student Center\, 600 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60 115 DESCRIPTION:Come take a break from your day and chill with our therapy do g Chase and his friends!\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhtt ps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/1x973VnWe0I URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/1x973VnWe0I END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:n-OADqu4JNU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T153000 SUMMARY:CISLL Fall Show and Share LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for our upcoming Fall Show and Share \, where affiliates from each of our Special Interest Groups will deliver short “lightning talks” on topics in language and literacy. Drinks and s nacks will be provided! We hope to see you there!\n\nHosted by Northern I llinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/n-OADqu4JNU URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/n-OADqu4JNU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DY96uqIvCmc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T153000 SUMMARY:Music & Memory Volunteering: Brain Health 2.0 + LifeBio LOCATION:Barb City Manor Retirement Home\, 680 Haish Blvd\, DeKalb\, IL 6 0115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:MUST SIGN UP BEFORE ATTENDING VIA Fall 2026 Volunteer Sheet ( you cannot attend without signing up first)\nStudents will participate in our Brain Health group for aging adults who are at risk for dementia\; t he group includes weekly access to "Life Bio\," an app designed to facili tate reminiscence and creation of life stories.\nTransportation is provid ed just write your name and how to contact you in the sign-up sheet trans portation tab.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socia lsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/DY96uqIvCmc URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/DY96uqIvCmc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4g5yUeKI_E8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000 SUMMARY:Grow your money: Understanding Stocks and Bonds LOCATION:Gabel Hall\, 245 University Cir\, DeKalb\, IL 60115 DESCRIPTION:Looking to learn how to grow your money? Join us for a beginn er-friendly talk from Dr. Cripe about investing your dollars. We’ll break down the basics of stocks and bonds – what they are\, how they work and why they should matter to you.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/4g5yUeKI_E8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/4g5yUeKI_E8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:GqOZlZ2cSwA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T180000 SUMMARY:Wired Wednesday LOCATION:71 North Partnership Studio\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Tired of doomscrolling? Join us for Wired Wednesday\, where w e unplug from electronics and form in-person connections. Free yourself f rom being wired to the internet and wire yourself to community instead. T his hour of conversation\, ranging from 5:00-6:00 pm every Wednesday\, pr ompts us to put our devices down and partake in meaningful dialogue full of ideas\, curiosity\, and overall engagement.\nCome join the network of human connection!\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://so cialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/GqOZlZ2cSwA URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/GqOZlZ2cSwA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CsbZArkpux8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T235900 SUMMARY:Ofrenda for Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU Libraries is collaborating with the Latino Resource Cente r and will be celebrating the Day of the Dead with a traditional ofrenda displayed in the Founders Memorial Library lobby. The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America on November 1-2 . The Day of the Dead is typically celebrated with music\, picnics\, and outings with an ofrenda taking center stage.\n\nHosted by Northern Illino is University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/CsbZArkpux8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/CsbZArkpux8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:r5ix__GzMCQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T120000 SUMMARY:Faculty Writing Group LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Weekly faculty writing group on-campus to work on your writin g in a peaceful and quiet environment with the support of your faculty co mmunity. Please ring the doorbell to get let into the space if you’re not a Studio member. Hosted by the Office of Research Development.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/ r5ix__GzMCQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/r5ix__GzMCQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:k5VRJi79dLE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T160000 SUMMARY:"Things We Value" LOCATION:Pick Museum of Anthropology\, 41.9343\, -88.7688\, DeKalb\, IL 6 0115 DESCRIPTION:What makes something valuable? Why do we value some things mo re than others? Exploring topics such as currencies\, commodities\, trade networks\, art markets and the cost of dying\, this exhibition reflects on how we assign value to the things in our lives — and why that matters. \n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/D eKalbIL/e/k5VRJi79dLE URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/k5VRJi79dLE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4Fvc0H7uqk4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T160000 SUMMARY:2026 High School Invitational LOCATION:Jack Arends Hall (Art Building)\, 330 Gilbert Dr\, DeKalb\, IL 6 0115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU's annual showcase of art from high school students across the region continues with the 2026 High School Invitational.\n\nHosted b y Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/4F vc0H7uqk4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/4Fvc0H7uqk4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9CLGrYnXRas@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T133000 SUMMARY:A turn up for the books: musical and cultural revolutions LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:The History of the Book seminar series explores the multidisc iplinary history of the book. It is designed for\, and frequently feature s\, NIU faculty and students.\nThis month\, the Special Collections and A rchives presents:\n“America’s Talking Book: The Emergence of the 78 RPM R ecord Album as Text and Print Technology for the Dissemination of Black C ulture” | Tim A.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/9CLGrYnXRas URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/9CLGrYnXRas END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eG0qWfwGvH8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T200000 SUMMARY:The Olmec Heads Experience LOCATION:NIU Art Museum\, Altgeld Hall First Floor\, 595 College Ave. DeK alb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:NIU Art Museum presents The Olmec Heads Experience.\nAn exhib ition featuring 25 colossal artist-designed works of art inspired by the stone sculptures carved out of massive basalt boulders by the Olmec civil ization of Mesoamerica from 1200 BC to 400 AD in what is now the tropical lowlands of Mexico.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps:/ /socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/eG0qWfwGvH8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/eG0qWfwGvH8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:oZTgt39MymI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T160000 SUMMARY:Unplugged Conversations LOCATION:Founders Memorial Library\, 217 Normal Rd\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60115 DESCRIPTION:Step away from screens and rediscover the art of conversation . Join us for Unplugged Conversations at 71 North Partnership Studio a we ekly\, community-style meetup where we put technology aside and connect t hrough dialogue.\nThursdays | ● 3:00-4:00 pm | 71 North Partnership Studi o Open to all students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members.\nEach s ession invites us to slow down\, listen deeply\, and explore ideas togeth er in an open\, welcoming circle. No phones. No laptops.\n\nHosted by Nor thern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/oZTgt39 MymI URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/oZTgt39MymI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Xd0u-_1TJSY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261101T223434Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T170000 SUMMARY:Ink and Identity: Comics and Storytelling with Jim Terry LOCATION:Holmes Student Center\, 600 Lucinda Ave\, DeKalb\, IL 60115\, 60 115 DESCRIPTION:Meet Ho-Chunk artist and graphic novelist Jim Terry and learn about his work in comics\, illustration\, and storytelling. Hear about h is creative process\, the stories behind his graphic novels\, and his new est venture into filmmaking through the independent film Shank. A limited number of free copies of Come Home\, Indio: A Memoir will be available f or signing.\n\nHosted by Northern Illinois University\n\nhttps://socialsq uares.org/DeKalbIL/e/Xd0u-_1TJSY URL:https://socialsquares.org/DeKalbIL/e/Xd0u-_1TJSY END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR