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The Transitioning Way
A roundup of 71 North updates
71 NORTH
August 12, 2025
The Transitioning Way
With the end of summer break almost here, 71 North is shifting into high gear to welcome our Studio members back for what promises to be an exciting semester at the Innovation Studio. With fresh upgrades and new opportunities, 71 North is ready for another season of creativity, collaboration, and impact!
“If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.”
— Peter F. Drucker
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
71 North is Returning to Our Regular Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
This Week at 71 North
Tuesday:
8:00am- 4:30 PM: Open Studio hours
8:00am- 4:30 PM: COE Strategy Session
2:00 - 3:00 PM: LEAP from Project to Product Management • Meetup.
Wednesday:
8:00am- 4:30 PM: Open Studio hours
8:00-4:30 PM: ORD Retreat
1:30-2:30 PM: HuskieVerse Planning Meeting
Thursday:
8:00-4:30 PM: Open Studio hours
Friday:
8:00-4:30 PM: Open Studio hours
Monday
8:00-4:30 PM: Open Studio hours
3:00-4:00 PM: Studio Ops Meeting
Innovation Club News
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
Looking Back:
As we begin a new academic year, we celebrate our recent graduates whose creativity and dedication continue to inspire us, while welcoming new students ready to explore, collaborate, and shape the future.
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