Huskies United 2021

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.