Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center Building a Legacy - Brick by Brick
Buy a commemorative brick or a replica brick today!
Alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends are invited to make their mark at NIU by purchasing a personalized commemorative brick, which will be placed at the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center.
Please note that your purchase of a brick is recognized by the IRS as a charitable donation.
You may also buy a replica brick to display proudly in your own home! Shipping and handling fees will apply.
The bricks are available in three sizes (6″x8″, 6″x12″ and 12″x12″).
To purchase a brick, please download this printable form. Fill out the form and either mail it to the NIU Alumni Association (231 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115) or fax it to 815-753-0278. You may also call 815-753-1452 to place an order.
Personalized bricks are an ideal way to remember a loved one, honor someone special or commemorate a special occasion, such as a graduation, birth or marriage. Thousands of people will pass through the Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center, and your brick will be a noticeable part of this landmark facility.
Brick inscriptions will be displayed in public spaces; therefore, the NIU Alumni Association will review all brick inscriptions and will contact you if any modifications to your message are necessary. Logos, phone numbers and Internet addresses are not permitted.