CAUSE is NIU's first and only Social Entrepreneurship Student Organization. CAUSE stands for Collegiate Association of Unreasonable Social Entrepreneurs.
Why "Unreasonable?" Check out this George Bernard Shaw quote we grabbed it from:
"The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man."
04/29/2026
Meet our Fall 2026 Executive Board! 🌎 (Annika not pictured)
We are so proud of everything we’ve accomplished together, and excited for what our new board will build!
To our graduating members: thank you for the impact you left on CAUSE. You helped shape this organization into something really special. 💚
04/16/2026
Come shop STUDENT-MADE at the Campus Creators Market! 🌸🛍️
We’ll have art, jewelry, crochet, sweet treats, & MORE, right here at NIU! ✨ This is our LAST CCM of the Spring semester, so don’t miss out! 😮
🗓️ April 21–22
⏰ 12PM–5PM
📍 Holmes Student Center, OASIS Pit (Next to Starbucks! ☕️)
📋 Interested in being a vendor? SIGN UP NOW IN OUR BIO! Limited spots available. 🔗
We had such a great time volunteering at ! 🐾❤️
Thank you for allowing us to give back to the community for NIU Cares! 📦
03/25/2026
Don’t miss the last day of the Mini Campus Creators Market over at Barsema Hall, happening TODAY! (3/25) From 11AM–2PM. 🛍️
Find handmade treats and goods from your fellow students and support local! 🌎
03/23/2026
Join us this Monday to relax with some friends at our Paint ‘N’ Sip social! 🎨☕️
We’ll provide paint, brushes, canvases, snacks, and drinks for you to enjoy. Don’t miss out‼️😼
🗓️ Monday, March 22
⏰ 5–7PM
📍 Barsema Hall Atrium
03/02/2026
The digital world is growing… but so are the ethical questions. 🤔🌎⚖️
Join NIU CAUSE and for a conversation around Environmental Ethics with Stephen R. Miller as we explore how rapidly expanding data centers impact communities, sustainability, and our shared future.
🗓 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 5–6 PM
📍 Barsema Hall 133
✅ Ethics Passport Approved!
02/25/2026
Missed the market yesterday? 💭
We’re BACK in the Duke Ellington Ballroom TODAY, Feb. 25, 12–5PM! Check out new vendors, returning items, and sweet treats made by NIU students. 🧶❤️🍪
🌸 CAMPUS CREATORS MARKET 🌸
Join us Feb. 24–25, 12–5PM, in the Duke Ellington Ballroom to shop from student creators, businesses, and organizations! 🩷
Browse items ranging from art, clothing, edible goods, and unique items you won’t find anywhere else, right here at NIU. 🐾
02/19/2026
SPRING into the new season with student made crafts! 🎨🌸
Stop by the Campus Creators Market Feb. 24-25 for art, jewelry, crochet, and MORE items right here at NIU! 🧵
🗓️ Market Dates: February 24-25, 12-5PM
📝 Deadline to sign up: February 20
📍 Duke Ellington Ballroom, HSC 2nd floor
All vendors will receive NIU Business Passport credit!
02/18/2026
LAST call for vendors to sign up for our spring market going on next week🛍️ Sign up forms are in the link in our bio!
Vendors who signed up for the valentine’s market do not need to redo the form. Check your email to confirm roll over into the spring market 🙌
🗓️ Market Dates: February 24-25, 12-5PM
📝 Deadline to sign up: February 20
📍 Sign up in our bio
All vendors will receive NIU Business Passport credit!