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The Unplugged Way

The Unplugged Way

A roundup of 71 North updates

71 NORTH
October 21, 2025

The Unplugged Way

This week, we return to our regularly scheduled events after a productive and engaging start to the semester. We’re glad to see so much enthusiasm and participation from the community, and we can’t wait to keep the momentum going!

With midterm season in full swing, it’s easy to get caught up in endless scrolling and screen time. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for Unplugged Conversations, an event designed to help you hit pause on your phone and truly connect with the people around you. Step away from the digital noise, engage in meaningful face-to-face conversations, and give your mind a much needed break. Take this opportunity to unplug, recharge, and find a moment of calm in the midterm madness. On Thursdays from 12PM - 1PM. See you there!

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“True connection happens when we look up from our screens and into each other’s eyes.”

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Unplugged Conversations

Sit, talk, and connect face-to-face.

calendar.niu.edu/event/unplugged-conversations

This Week at 71 North

Tuesday:

9:00-11:00 AM: Morning Brew & Write - Writing Group for Grad Students & Post-Doc

12:00-1:00 PM: Innovation Pages, Hooked - Facilitator: Matt Deitch

2:30-3:30 PM: Innovation Pages, Leaders Eat Last - Facilitator: Jordan York

3:30-4:30 PM: LEAP - Lean & Agile Community of Practice Meetup

5:00-6:30 PM: Tech+Tacos Tuesday - Tech for Good: Get Job Market Ready with Quinncia

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 352 - Nonprofit Program and Development

3:30-4:30 PM: Innovation Pages, Give and Take - Facilitator: Dr. Anna Klis

Innovation Pages

Author: Adam Grant — how generosity and reciprocity fuel collaboration and long-term success.

calendar.niu.edu/event/innovation-pages

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

^Thursday:

10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Faculty Writing Group - The Faculty Grant Writing Group is open to all NIU faculty and will provide participants with quiet, dedicated time and space to work on writing for external funding pursuits.

12:00-1:00 PM: Unplugged Conversations - Step away from screens and rediscover the art of conversation, Facilitated by Julie Ann O'Connell

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

3:00-5:00 PM: CHILL - Mindful Art Creations to Inspire Innovation with Dr. Lynn Herrmann and Vana Dakarian