DeKALB – The Huskie pack is on the move this week as NIU prepares for its homecoming week of celebration. NIU, student organizations and local DeKalb businesses will host events until Oct. 15 to celebrate NIU’s 116th homecoming. Homecoming week will officially start with Homecoming Kick Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in.
“Ferris Famous” is the theme for the 97th Homecoming for Ferris State University’s athletic and institutional faithful, with activities including the return of a Homecoming Kick-off Dance.
Events start on Saturday, Sept. 23, and run through Saturday, Sept. 30. The Center for Student Involvement collaborated with Ferris State’s Alumni Relations Office and Entertainment Unlimited for a week of activities.
“Each year’s Homecoming at Ferris is fantastic, and with the unparalleled success of the football program, we know the crowd will be amped up and all about backing the Bulldogs,” said Ben Avery, Center for Student Involvement coordinator. “We want everyone who takes part in any event on the schedule to be aware of Ferris’ founders, famous campus leaders and those who attended the university, who have gone on to gain national attention.”
Brandi Behrenwald, the executive director of Alumni Relations and
NIU offers a plethora of events throughout the year with the main events being Family Weekend and Homecoming. Both events offer something for everyone at no cost to students, which is great for students that want to explore both on and off-campus. So, which event are students most looking forward to? FAMILY WEEKEND Family Weekend.