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Golden Huskie Alumni Network

Graduated 50+ years ago? You're a Golden Huskie.

Golden Huskie Alumni Network crest: the NIU wordmark over a red banner and a gold Golden Huskies roundel.

Mission

The mission of the Golden Huskie Alumni Network is to strengthen and provide opportunities for NIU graduates 50 years and beyond (aka Golden Huskies) to connect, support, learn and foster a greater connection to the NIU Community and:

  • Engage personally with all Golden Huskies through personal contact, email contact and the use of social media.
  • Plan meaningful and fun activities for NIU’s homecoming weekend in conjunction with the NIU Homecoming Committee.
  • Host at least two in-person events not related directly to homecoming. One in the Northern Illinois area and another strategically held elsewhere.
  • Host at least one virtual event per year tailored to the Golden Huskies.
  • Attend NIU Alumni Donor events and activities.
  • Connect Golden Huskies back to NIU through student engagement and volunteering.
  • Assist the NIU Foundation through fundraising to support student success.

Leadership

Philanthropy

Members of the Golden Huskie Alumni Network know, first-hand, the impact of an NIU education and believe in paving the way for current students to graduate unimpeded by financial barriers. When most Golden Huskies attended NIU, tuition was around $400 a year. Today, it’s nearly $15,000—and more than half of our students are the first in their families to attend college. Help your fellow Golden Huskies provide access to scholarship, academic support, career development and emergency aid. Contribute to the Golden Huskie Promise Fund today!

Special Recognition:

Thank you to the following Golden Huskies who have named funds in support of NIU’s mission and the Golden Huskies fundraising initiatives:

  • Glenn and Sharon Hollister – Golden Huskie First Generation Endowed Scholarship Fund

Get Connected

Digital Golden Huskie Yearbook

Submit your entry into our Yearbook here. Entries will be available soon to view.

Interested in volunteering to help plan activities alongside the Golden Huskie Alumni Network Leadership Council? Email [email protected].

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