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SUMMARY:Holiday Card Contest submission deadline
DESCRIPTION:President Lisa C. Freeman invites students to submit an origin
 al artistic design to be used as the 2026 NIU holiday card to help spread
  warmth and good cheer to the entire community.\n\nThis year's holiday ca
 rd theme\, Home in Many Ways\, invites artists to explore the many meanin
 gs of home and connection within the NIU community. Designs may reflect t
 he people\, places\, experiences\, traditions\, or moments that make NIU 
 feel like home. Whether inspired by campus landmarks\, academic pursuits\
 , artistic expression\, shared experiences\, personal growth or the sense
  of community found at NIU\, submissions should celebrate the connections
  that unite us while recognizing that each person's journey is unique.\n\
 nThe contest is open to all currently enrolled NIU students. Entries cons
 isting of original artwork or photography can be submitted up until 5 p.m
 . on Monday\, Nov 9\, 2026. Students may submit multiple entries. We enco
 urage submissions to review past years' winners and think creatively abou
 t how to avoid repetition or duplication.\n\nA committee of faculty and s
 taff will select the top three submissions based on quality\, originality
  and holiday/Huskie spirit. The students with the top three selections wi
 ll receive a one-time scholarship (first place $500\, second place $300 a
 nd third place $100) and be featured in the president's electronic holida
 y card.\n\nHoliday Card Contest | Office of the President | Northern Illi
 nois University (niu.edu)\n\nhttp://next-to-u.app/events/8e7e12c0-7536-41
 27-9ca3-157541c478b6
URL:http://next-to-u.app/events/8e7e12c0-7536-4127-9ca3-157541c478b6
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