Greek Alumni Network Newsletter - August 2025

 
Greek Alumni Council

News from the Greek Alumni Network

NIU Greek Alumni, it is an exciting time to be an NIU Huskie!

From the Center for Greek Life to the Baustert Bahwell Health Technology Center and the Forward Campaign, NIU is in a transformative time to improve both the student and alumni experience. There has never been a better time to get involved with our alma mater and volunteer our talents to help usher in that transformation.

If you are interested in learning more about how to get involved, please email volunteer@niu.edu or follow us on our brand new Instagram (@niugreekalumninetwork) account. 
NIU 118th Homecoming logo

Huskies, Come Home Sept. 28-Oct. 5

NIU's 118th Homecoming is just around the corner. Whether you are planning to come back to DeKalb for the full week of festivities or just for Saturday, there are plenty of activities for all to enjoy. Be sure to check out the full schedule of alumni events and start planning your perfect Homecoming experience.

We look forward to welcoming you home, Huskies!

Photo of the brothers and alumni of Sigma Phi Epsilon, at their new chapter home

Building a Legacy: Driven to Revitalize Greek Life, Sigma Phi Epsilon Celebrates New Home

To the brothers and alumni of Sigma Phi Epsilon, a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony was more than a celebration of a new chapter home. It represented a new chapter in the history of the fraternity, as well as Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) at NIU.

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nearly 90 members of the Delta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently returned to NIU to celebrate the chapter’s 65th anniversary

Delta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. Celebrates 65 Years

In a powerful tribute to history, sisterhood and service, nearly 90 members of the Delta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently returned to NIU to celebrate the chapter’s 65th anniversary. The weekend-long event brought generations together — from an original charter member to new members — to honor the chapter’s founding on May 22, 1960, at NIU.

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Cassandra (Patha) Busse, '92 headshot   Four members of NIU greek organizations posing in the MLK commons
Greek Alumna Spotlight   Celebrating Greek Graduates
Dedicated NIU alumna volunteer Cassandra (Patha) Busse, ’92, believes her volunteer work creates a powerful ripple effect that uplifts students and fellow alumni. 
Read more ⇨		   Join the Greek Alumni Network in welcoming over 100 Faternity and Sorority Life graduates. Click here to check out how many graduated from each chapter. Special thanks to the Interfraternity Council for making a gift of over $11,000 in support of the Center for Greek Life fundraising efforts.

Upcoming Alumni Association Events

AUGUST

24 - Sunday Night at Klehm Garden with the Rockford Area Alumni Network (Rockford, IL)

31 - Black Alumni Council Reunion Picnic (Chicago, IL)

SEPTEMBER

4 - Huskie Hour: Maryland (Hyattsville, MD)

5 - NIU Football at Maryland Pregame Reception (College Park, MD)

24 - NIU Night With the Chicago Cubs Pregame Reception (Chicago, IL)

30 - Pickleball Palooza (DeKalb, IL)

OCTOBER

11 - Get Wired With The Huskies (Rockford, IL)
 







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