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Join Us for Huskies United: June 23-24
Families stick together and support each other. Our Huskie family is no different.

Throughout NIU's 125-year history our community has come together to celebrate milestones and triumphs, and we have been there to support each other during difficult and trying times.  

While much has changed at NIU over the past 125 years, the University's commitment to educational excellence and cultivating a strong supportive, welcoming, and inclusive community has never wavered. 

For 1,895 minutes, Huskies United 2021 is our time to come together and support initiatives that will help move NIU forward as we look ahead to a new academic year and beyond.   

Whether you choose to support Student Scholarships and Experience; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; the Student Emergency Fund; or the Area of Greatest Need, your gift helps students fully reach their potential as the leaders of tomorrow and helps create an incredible educational experience.  

During Huskies United 2021, let's once again show that we are Thousands Strong by making an extraordinary impact that transforms NIU for the students of today and tomorrow. 

Huskies United for...
Area of Greatest Need Student Emergency Fund Academic Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Student Scholarships and Experience
$40,000
The Shigley Challenge for 1,500 Gifts
Proud NIU alumnus John Shigley '78, wants to see Huskies United 2021 reach 1,500 gifts. When that milestone is hit, it will unlock his $40,000 gift to support student scholarships into our totals.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
GEICO Student Emergency Fund Challenge
GEICO cares about NIU’s future alumni and wants to encourage gifts to the Student Emergency Fund. When 50 gifts are made to the Student Emergency Fund during Huskies United, it will unlock a gift of $2,500 from GEICO. When 100 gifts are made, it will unlock an additional gift of $2,500.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Dr. Vernese Edghill-Walden Challenge to Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Vernese Edghill-Walden, wants to inspire giving to the priorities of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ADEI). When 100 people make a gift of any size to ADEI, it will unlock a gift of $5,000.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
CHANCE Leadership Challenge
Generous CHANCE donors have joined together to inspire others to donate to the CHANCE program during Huskies United. When 20 gifts are made to CHANCE during Huskies United, it will unlock a gift of $1,500.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$100
NNGO Director Challenge 1
The director of the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, Dr. Alicia Schatteman, wants to encourage gifts to the Center during Huskies United. When 10 gifts are received for NNGO, it unlocks a gift of $100.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
NNGO Director Challenge 3
The director of the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, Dr. Alicia Schatteman, wants to encourage gifts to the Center during Huskies United. When 30 gifts are received for NNGO, it unlocks a gift of $1,000.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Rena Cotsones STEM Fest Challenge
STEM Fest Champion Rena Cotsones believes in the power of STEM to inspire and teach kids of all ages. When 10 gifts are made, a gift of $1,000 from Rena Cotsones, NIU’s Chief Engagement Officer, will be unlocked.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Anne Kaplan STEM Fest Challenge
STEM Fest Champion Anne Kaplan believes in the power of STEM to inspire and teach kids of all ages. When 50 gifts are made, a gift of $2,500 from Anne Kaplan, founding Vice President of the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development and original STEM Fest advocate, will be unlocked.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Victoria Young and Mark Cordes Challenge for the Daniel S. Reynolds Scholarship Fund
When 25 gifts are made to the Daniel S. Reynolds Scholarship Fund, a gift of $2,000 will be unlocked by Victoria Young and Mark Cordes!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$3,000
Anonymous Challenge for Embracing Diversity Scholarship
An anonymous donor to the College of Law wants to encourage gifts to the Embracing Diversity Scholarship Fund. When 15 gifts are made to the Embracing Diversity Scholarship Fund, a gift of $3,000 will be unlocked!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$150,000
Banks-Erickson Huskies United Participation Challenge
NIU alumnus Raymond Banks ‘86 and Eric Erickson want to see the NIU family come together for Huskies United. When 1,000 gifts are made during Huskies United, a gift of $150,000 will be unlocked into our totals to support student scholarships.
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
The Messersmith-O’Connell NNGO 40 Gift Challenge
Generous supporters of the NNGO program and NIU alumnae Kymber Messersmith ’88 (with a matching gift from her employer, KPMG) and Julie Ann O’Connell ’87 are eager to see 40 total gifts to the NNGO program during Huskies United. When 40 gifts are made, it will unlock their combined gift of $5,000.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
NIU Chief of Staff New Donor Challenge
NIU’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Matt Streb, wants to inspire new donations to NIU. When 25 people make their first-ever gift to whatever area they choose during Huskies United, it will unlock his donation of $1,500 into our totals.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Brinkmann Challenge for the Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy
Smerge Endowed Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dr. Bob Brinkmann, wants to encourage gifts to NIU’s Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy. When 10 gifts are made to the Institute, it will unlock a gift of $1,000.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$500
NNGO Director Challenge 2
The director of the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, Dr. Alicia Schatteman, wants to encourage gifts to the Center during Huskies United. When 20 gifts are received for NNGO, it unlocks a gift of $500.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$520
Radasanu University Honors New Donor Challenge
The director of the University Honors program, Dr. Andrea Radasanu, wants to encourage new gifts to NIU Honors. When 10 new gifts are made, it will unlock a gift of $520 to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the University Honors Program.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Marilyn Bellert STEM Fest Challenge
STEM Fest Champion Marilyn Bellert believes in the power of STEM to inspire and teach kids of all ages. When 25 gifts are made, a gift of $2,500 from Marilyn Bellert, founding director of the P-20 Center and original STEM Fest advocate, will be unlocked.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$700
Faculty-Staff Challenge for the Student Emergency Fund
NIU staff member Dan Pedersen is challenging NIU faculty and staff to donate to the Student Emergency Fund. When 20 faculty/staff gifts to the Student Emergency Fund are received during Huskies United, it will unlock $700.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Anonymous Challenge for the Leonard and Stacey Mandell Endowed Scholarship for the Study of Law
A generous donor has established the Leonard and Stacey Mandell Endowed Scholarship Fund in memory of former Associate Dean Lenny Mandell. When 25 gifts are made, a gift of $5,000 will be unlocked in order to help provide scholarship support to incoming and/or current law school students!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Nathaniel Nieman (’10) Challenge for the George Taseff Memorial Scholarship Fund
NIU Law alumnus Nathaniel Nieman (’10) has issued a challenge to help support potential and/or current students pursuing a career in criminal defense. Unlock this scholarship gift of $2,000 for the George Taseff Memorial Scholarship Fund with 15 gifts!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Rank State Gifts
1 IL 664
2 WI 22
3 FL 19
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