The August Way

A roundup of 71 North updates

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August 05, 2025

The August Way

We have been working hard over the summer at 71 North, making improvements to the Studio and preparing for what is shaping up to be a very exciting fall semester! Go Huskies!

A French Press has now joined the team at the Ingenious Bar

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 “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Maya Angelou

Huskieverse Featured Experience

Pollinator Park

Experience and reflect on the impact of pollinators in the near and far future.

Pollinator Park is a crossover between a zoo, a theme park, an interactive museum, and a crystal ball: fun, educational, and emotionally engaging.

There are multiple opportunities to explore virtual reality each week.

Visit the HuskieVerse booking page and reserve your spot.

Europe 2050 – Following a cascade of ecological crises, our world has been deprived of healthy ecosystems and wealthy flora. Amidst this dystopian landscape lies a lavish green beacon of hope: Dr. Beatrice Kukac’s Pollinator Park -a futuristic farm, a safe haven for pollinating insects and an eye-opener for its visitors.

An experience based on real science.

Never tried VR before and want to? Come to the Studio and check our VR First Steps experience!

Sign up here: HuskieVerse booking page 

Summer Studio Hours

Tuesday through Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm

This Week at 71 North

Tuesday:

8:00am- 4:30 PM: Open Studio hours

2:00 - 3:00 PM: LEAP from Project to Product Management • Meetup.

Lean & Agile Community of Practice

This Community is designed for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of Lean and Agile principles and best practices, from project managers and software developers to business leaders and consultants.

calendar.niu.edu/event/lean_agile_community_of_practice

Wednesday:

8:00am- 4:30 PM: RIPS Leadership Retreat 71 N Garage

1:30-2:30 PM: HuskieVerse Planning Meeting

Thursday:

8:00-4:30 PM RIPS Leadership Retreat 71 N Garage

Friday-Monday

Studio is closed

Looking Ahead:

NIU Week of Welcome (WOW) Wednesday, August 20 through Sunday August 24, 2025. 71 North will host an open house on Thursday August 21, from 2:30-4:30 PM. Come by, play some mini golf, VR or just hang out and visit. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there!

Full WOW schedule to come

Week of Welcome - NIU - Orientation and First Year Programs

www.niu.edu/orientation/week-of-welcome/index.shtml

Looking Back:

Dan McSweeney and Brayden Blomer bring the platform to life #huskieverse #vespamode | Innovation Club

The Virtual Vespa team weekly check-in with Adam Bougher Cameron James Federico Bassetti Jordan York Macy Harris Matthew D’Souza Brandon Goff #huskieverse #vespamode

www.linkedin.com/posts/innovation-club-niu_huskieverse-vespamode-activity-7316777105395011584-FXpx

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