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- Partnership programs with GEICO and Bank of America
Major Alumni Events
- Without a doubt, the biggest alumni event of the year is Homecoming Weekend in October, which features a parade, extensive tailgating and a football game. There are also several alumni travel programs that run throughout the year.
Alumni Publications
- Northern Lights – The official newsletter of the Alumni Association comes out twice a year. It focuses on what the association is working on and provides updates on alumni events.
- Northern Now – The official magazine of NIU features profiles on the alumni, students and faculty helping NIU make a name for itself worldwide. Don't forget to check out the "Northern Notes" section for the latest on alumni events and fellow classmates.
Did You Know?
Famous NIU Alumni:
Joan Allen (Class of ‘89) – Academy Award nominated actress who has starred in films such as The Contender and Nixon
Dan Castellaneta (Class of ‘79) – Emmy Award winning voice of Homer Simpson
Steve Harris (Class of ‘89) – Emmy nominated star of The Practice and The Rock
Dennis Hastert (Class of ‘67) – Former Speaker of the House of Representatives
Paul Sereno (Class of ‘79) – World famous paleontologist who discovered the Carcharodontosaurus, the largest dinosaur known to man.
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