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Raise the banner October 13-19, 2025 with a parade, 5k run/walk, tailgating, and football.

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Jul 26
4:00 PM
Pride Fest: Mini-Banner Workshop
Join University Galleries education staff for a drop-in guided protest banner-making workshop, inspired by the work of Aram Han Sifuentes.
Jul 26
5:30 PM
Latinx Alumni Network at Chicago Fire
It’s happening again! We’re heading to Soldier Field with our Redbird Familia to watch the Chicago Fire take on the New York Red Bulls, where we will sit together and show off our co-branded Fire/ISU scarves! Before the game, the group will tailgate and enjoy a taquero! After the game, attendees get free access to the post-match concert featuring Chance the Rapper.5:30 p.m., tailgate @ Soldier Field South Lot7:30 p.m., game @ Soldier FieldTickets are in the 100 level goal line and include a co-branded ISU/Fire scarf! Cost to attend is $50, with a portion supporting the Latinx Alumni Network Scholarship. Register by July 20 online or call Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586. Stay updated on area events and university news by joining the Latinx Alumni Network Facebook group.
Jul 28
3:30 PM
PEP: DeKalb County Action Team Meeting
The DeKalb County Action Team meets on the last Monday of the month at 3 P.M. Community Co-Leader: Tiara Huggins (815) 901-3417 thuggins1@niu.eduMeeting Type: In-person meetingVoluntary Action Center Community Outreach Office 1950 East DeKalb Ave. Sycamore, IL 60178

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This month in Illinois State University history: July
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