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We are the NIU Club Ice Hockey and we play out of Canlan Ice Rink West Dundee. We play in the ACHA with two teams at both the D1 and D3 levels. 

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Play at a high level of hockey and represent your school!

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Active Minds empowers young adults to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others & encourage help seeking. Through education, research, advocacy, we are opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued at Northern Illinois University.

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Group for NIU students who are interested in the Actuarial Science industry/profession.  

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African Students Association is a community-based organization that embraces African culture through unifying and enriching the community through service, educational, and social events. ASA cultivates a community among students at Northern Illinois Univerity while sharing African cultures and traditions.

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Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art that incorporates dance, acrobatics, and is commanded by music and energetic song.  Its origins come from the Afro-Brazilian slaves who used this art as a means to strengthen community, revolt against their oppressors, it is an art-form that is over 500 years old.  

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Students that participate in the Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Club learn how to give back to the community through artistic performances. They serve as ambassadors of culture engaging the larger community through music, song, and movement. They lead workshops that help expand the multicultural awareness of others.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Delta Omicron Chapter is the first black Greek letter organization to grace the campus. We were chartered May 22, 1960 and pride ourselves on being first. 

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alpha Kappa Delta Phi was established at the University of California at Berkeley in the fall of 1989, and recognized by the College Panhellenic Association on February 7, 1990. The fourteen founding sisters: Betty Chu, Karin Co, Susan Kim, Nancy Lee, Sherri Leung, Annie Loo, Belinda Ma, Anita Ng, Serene Ngin, Fannie Pon, Josie Sun, Daisy Wu, Jill Yoshimura, and Reina Yuan, dedicated themselves to establishing a strong and lasting organization, which would provide Asian American women the opportunity to participate in the Greek system. Soon after being recognized by the College Panhellenic Association, the founding sisters brought together a diverse group of women who shared with them the goals of sisterhood, scholarship, and leadership. These ideals were to later set the foundation for alpha Kappa Delta Phi's purpose.

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Hi! Alpha Omega is a Christian community made up of students, alumni, and staff members with the common goal of advancing Jesus' ministry (Matthew 28:18-20) through love and compassion. We strive to follow God, love one another, and have fun according to the Bible. We're also affiliated with the Dekalb Church of Christ. Whether you're looking to connect with a spiritual group, learn more about God, struggling in your faith, or just curious; all are welcome with open arms!

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We are the Mu chapter of Alpha Omega Epsilon, NIU's only professional and social sorority for any women interested in STEM. We promote friendship, leadership, and professionalism. All majors are welcome!

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The very heart of Alpha Phi membership is connected by a common set of ideals. Alpha Phi offers a unique bond of sisterhood, a spirit of generosity, high expectations for character and a drive for innovation. These are our high ideals of membership, which define what it truly means to be an Alpha Phi.

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Alpha Phi Gamma is the first Asian American sorority, established on February 1,
1994, at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The Seven Sisters who founded the
sorority are Allex Choi, Candy Cunanan, Christine Nguyen, Sandie Rillera, Kolleen Kim,
Grace Hsieh and Jennifer Oku. Through their hard work and determination the sorority is
now recognized as the first Asian Greek Sorority at Cal Poly Pomona. These Sisters wanted
to bring together all women of different nationalities through the bonds of friendship and
Sisterhood. Alpha Phi Gamma was established to promote service and Asian Awareness to
the University and to the community. The Sorority’s basis is its pride in being open to new
ideas and the understanding of the lifestyle of an Asian American woman.

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Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc has over 1900 initiated members, 14 chapters, 1 provisional charter, and 2 associate charters nationwide. By becoming a sister of Alpha Phi Gamma you can develop friendships that can last for a lifetime. Through the activities and events that you will experience by joining Alpha Phi Gamma, you will form bonds that will strengthen as time goes by. This unique opportunity will enable you to meet people who you may not normally meet in your day-to-day life at school. Not only do you develop friendships with members at your University, but you will also have the opportunity to meet members from other schools and further your bonds of Sisterhood. Along with building connections, you will be able to hone your leadership and professional skills.

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Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is NIU's first and oldest co-ed service fraternity. Our chapter was founded on campus in November 1928. We pride ourselves on focusing on three pillars: leadership, fellowship, and service. Leadership includes bettering ourselves individually and participating in leadership roles. Fellowship includes socializing with our brothers within NIU's chapter, or one of the other hundreds of chapters around the world. Service, our main pillar, is what makes this organization so popular. We regularly have different ways to volunteer in the community; whether that is through in-person and online events- there is always something! Our organization welcomes ALL Huskies, regardless of your major, gender identity, sexual expression, nationality, documentation status, or other identities. APO is a dry, non-hazing fraternity. We rush the second week of the fall and spring semester! If you are looking for a fun way to get involved, build your resume, and meet new friends- APO is the place for you!

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Members of Alpha Phi Omega get to experience leadership, fellowship, and service on a deep level.They gain vast leadership experience, friendships and memories that will last a lifetime, and service across 4 levels: to the chapter, to the campus, to the community, and to the nation.

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Alpha Pi Mu is an honors society for the Industrial and Systems Engineering Majors with the purpose to allow fellow ISYE students a chance of professional and personal growth in their field, 

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Alpha Psi Lambda was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Since then the organization has grown to over 3,500 members, 37 collegiate Chapters, and 6 Affiliate Chapters.

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  ALPHA PSI OMEGA was organized as a theatre honor society for the purpose of providing acknowledgment to those demonstrating a high standard of accomplishment in theatre and, through the expansion of ALPHA PSI OMEGA among colleges and universities, providing a wider fellowship for those interested in theatre. The society is not intended to take the place of any regular theatre clubs or producing groups, but as students qualify they may be rewarded by election to membership in this society.  The booklet is intended to serve as a source of information for members of society. Secondly, the booklet will place before those interested in theatre the goals of ALPHA PSI OMEGA and demonstrate what can be accomplished to stimulate interest in college and university theatre by an honor society whose goal is fellowship and service

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Beta Rho Chapter Est. 1948

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Alpha Sigma Omega LSI

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Alpha Sigma Phi, Theta Mu chapter has been on campus for 6 years.  We officially chartered in February of 2018.  Our motto is to better the world through bettering the man.

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The Northern Illinois Chapter of American Meteorological Society stands as an inclusive
and educational environment that promotes collaboration, cooperation, and connectivity within
the Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment. This chapter strives to incorporate
voluntary service through community-based outreach and networking with persons in and
outside of Northern Illinois University. Members of this chapter are expected to uphold and
promote the values of this organization and this university.

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We are Northern Illinois University's anime club located in McMurry Hall on campus in DeKalb, Illinois. Our main activity is publicly showing different types of Japanese Animation (called anime), including movies, TV series, and direct-to-video releases. We show a variety of genres which include drama, comedy, romance, action, adventure, science fiction, and historical. These showings take place every Tuesday night and Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Please take a look at the Show Schedule page for a listing of what we are showing this semester. All of our showings are free and open to the public. Other club activities include art lessons, field trips, and parties. Please join our discord to receive up-to-date information regarding our meeting status during the semester.

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The purpose of our organization is to allow engagement in the field of anthropology outside of the classroom. As an organization, we want to:

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To best serve the needs of the graduate students of the College of Anthropology at Northern Illinois University and foster an environment of fellowship and learning.

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The purpose of our organization is to allow students to get involved outside the classroom. We want to allow them the opportunity to participate and learn the sport of Archery. We also want to let students have the opportunity to participate in archery events outside the University by giving them the information necessary to do so. We also want our members to be able to participate in volunteer work and be able to better themselves as a leader.

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Learning archery
An opportunity for members to socialize and have fun
Diverse members of the NIU community get an opportunity to interact with each other

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The purpose of the Asian American Association is to create greater cultural awareness and a positive atmosphere between diverse ethnic cultures among the student body. Membership shall be open to all students without discrimination based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, martial status, religion, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other identity prohibited by federal or state law or university policy.   

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The Asian American Resource Center creates an inclusive environment where Asian American students cultivate a strong sense of community at NIU, and where campus and community partners collaborate to raise awareness about the rich cultural heritage of Asian Americans. The Asian American Resource Center provides:

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Aspiring Women in Health is dedicated towards promoting a better representation of women in healthcare. As medicine is headed towards a more interdisciplinary approach, it is important for every woman to recognize the key part they will potentially play in the field. We are inspired through the women in healthcare today to help aspiring women emerge into successful professionals through a supportive network, resources, and service.

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We provide an inclusive support group for like-minded women. With that, we’re able to support one another through our outsource of resources, and opportunities. We offer community service, networking, social events, support and empowerment, mentoring programs, professional/Academic Resources.

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We are the Northern Illinois University Student Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). We invite professionals working in information technology to make presentations about the technology they or their colleagues use.

We also host occasional game nights and contests. Our regular meetings with presentations are in the afternoon of the third Thursday of months September, October, November, February, March and April.

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Automotive Basics and Beyond is an organization with a goal to teach and inform any students about the basic maintenance in their vehicles. In the beginning the basics such as how to replace a wheel, change oil, and any maintenance will be explain. However further down the line there will be information meeting that will teach more advanced topics such as wiring in a car and how a car works. At one point we hope to build our own miniature vehicles and even build a go kart from scratch. With this knowledge students will be able to work on their cars or take action when an incident happens on the road. These students will have the knowledge and proper skills to act when it comes to something automotive without the fear of not knowing what to do.

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The B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. organization was the brainchild of founders Mr. La Russo Baker, Mr. Willie C. Doss and Mr. Kenneth D. Edison, three men of excellent character that shared a mutual vision and plan for black males on Northern Illinois University's (NIU) campus. Since the founding of the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. organization, the organization's mission and main foucs has continued to be to uplift the students on NIU's campus and surrounding community through actively engaging in community service and encouraging the promotion of brotherhood.

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Our mission as a Ballet Folklorico group is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Mexico through the art of traditional dance. We are dedicated to showcasing the diversity and beauty of Mexican folklore by performing dances that represent the different regions of our country. We aim to educate and entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds by sharing the stories, traditions, and history behind each dance. We are committed to fostering a community of cultural pride and appreciation through our performances, and to inspiring the next generation of dancers to carry on the legacy of Mexican folklore. We believe that through dance, we can celebrate our heritage, strengthen our sense of identity, and promote cultural understanding and harmony.

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The benefits of the ballet folklorico group are numerous, both for the performers and the audience. For performers, being part of a ballet folklorico group provides an opportunity to learn and preserve traditional dance styles, improve coordination and fitness, and develop teamwork and leadership skills. It also helps to develop a sense of cultural pride and identity.