March 19, 2009

DeKalb, Ill. - Through the National Collegiate Athletics Association, Northern Illinois University is engaged in recertification of its athletics program. Per NCAA guidelines for certification, a campus-wide committee has undertaken a self-study to ensure the integrity of NIU's athletics operations. The final draft of the self-study will be posted at Northern Illinois University's Athletics Certification Website, (click here), on or about April 1, 2009.

As part of the certification process, three public forums will be held to give members of the campus community the opportunity to comment on the self-study. All students, faculty, staff, alumni, and interested parties are welcome to attend the forums. Those who cannot attend the forums but would like to comment are encouraged to submit their feedback via the website at www.niuhuskies.com.

Forums will be held:
• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Holmes Student Center, Illinois Room
• 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, DiBiase Board Room, Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, DiBiase Board Room, Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center

For Thursday's forums, parking is available in Lot 35 (behind visitor's center) free of charge to the public.

For further details, contact Tom Krepel at (815) 752-8362 or via e-mail at krepel@niu.edu.

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