The Tech+Tacos Way

A roundup of 71 North updates

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September 02, 2025

The Tech+Tacos Way

“None of us is as smart as all of us.” Ken Blanchard’s words capture the spirit of 71 North, where collaboration turns ideas into impact. We’re excited to kick off the fall semester with our first Tech Taco Tuesday, inviting faculty and students to come together over food, conversation, and innovation. Join us as we launch a new season of connection, creativity, and community—because learning is always better when we do it together.

 “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

African Proverb

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This Week at 71 North

Tuesday:

2:00-4:00 PM: CHILL

3:30-4:30 PM: LEAP

Lean & Agile Community of Practice

calendar.niu.edu/event/lean-agile-community-of-practice-8253

5:00 PM: Tech+Tacos Tuesday

Tech+Tacos Fall 25

calendar.niu.edu/event/tech-tacos-fall-25

Wednesday:

1:30-3:00 PM: HuskieVerse Planning Meeting

3:15-4:45 PM: NNGO

5:00-7:45 PM: ECON 691 Research Tools for Economists

5:30-6:30 PM: CAUSE Student Club Meeting

Thursday:

2:00-4:00 PM: CHILL

3:00-6:30 PM: HON-310 Open Source

4:00-6:00 PM: Indi Game Developers Org Meeting

Friday:

8:00-4:00 PM: Peer Mentorship Training

9:00-12:00 PM: Senior Design

12:00-2:00 PM: VespaMode

2:00-4:00 PM: Huskie Hackers

Monday

3:00-4:45 NNGO

5:00-7:20 PM: Opportunity Dekalb,

Innovation Club News

#unplugandstay | Innovation Club NIU

Starting in September #UnplugAndStay Step away from screens and rediscover the art of conversation. Join us for Unplugged Conversations at 71 North Partnership Studio, a weekly, community-style meetup where we put technology aside and connect through dialogue. 📅 Thursdays | 🕒 12:00-1:00 pm | 📍 71 North Partnership Studio Open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.

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Looking Ahead:

Northern Exposure: Where Curiosity Meets Research

Northern Exposure is a weekly meetup where NIU faculty open the door to their research worlds. In a relaxed, conversational format, you'll explore different fields, hear about active and relevant problems, and discover why solving them matters.

Come with your curiosity and leave with new connections, ideas, and inspiration. Northern Exposure is open to all NIU students, faculty, and staff.

 When: Fridays, 1:00-2:00 PM; running from September 12- November 14, 2025

 Where: 71 North Partnership Studio

Looking Back:

NIU Entrepreneurs Take the Stage at 2025 University Pitch Madness

71north.github.io/pitch-madness

71 North Member Nikkil Doddga at Pitch Madness 2025

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