Love is in the air: It’s ‘I Heart NIU Week’

I Heart NIU Week is an opportunity for alumni, students, faculty and staff to show their love for the university.

Participation can be done in small ways, including watching the spring football game Saturday, sharing an NIU story on Facebook, liking the NIU Alumni Association on Facebook or doing a random act of kindness.

Here’s how you can show your support for NIU during I Heart NIU Week, to be celebrated from April 19 to April 25:

1. Like NIU and the NIU Alumni Association on Facebook!

2. Right click and save the official “I Heart NIU” logo and make it your Facebook profile picture of the week.

3. Participate in as many ”I Heart NIU” events as you can!

Monday, April 21: Share Your “I Heart NIU” Story

Tell us why you love NIU on Facebook or Twitter using the #iheartniu hashtag.
Post the “I Heart NIU” badge as your profile picture for the week!
Come to the Student Center or Barsema Hall, where students will be writing thank-you cards for donors and their favorite professors and departments.

Tuesday, April 22: Share Your NIU Spirit

Wear your favorite NIU gear and snap a photo to share on Facebook or Twitter. Use #iheartniu so we can share favorites.

Wednesday, April 23: Share Your NIU Connections

Did you meet someone special at NIU? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter about the lasting connections you’ve made!

Thursday, April 24: Share Your Love for NIU

Show your NIU pride by changing your profile picture to the “I Heart NIU” logo.
If you’re on campus, grab a ribbon to say thanks to our donors!

Friday, April 25: Share Your Kindness

Do something nice for someone! Print these random acts of kindness cards and pass one out as you pay it forward.
Be kind and make a gift to NIU.

– See more at NIU Today