NIU STEM Café: Why an Acre Matters: How Digital Technology is Transforming Agriculture
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILJohn Deere was founded in 1837 with the invention of the steel plow, which revolutionized agriculture. Now the agricultural revolution has gone digital, with technologies such as GPS, yield monitors and cloud-based data management reshaping the way farmers work. As the global population increases, farmers need to produce more crops with fewer resources – and […]
NIU STEM Café: The Science Behind Flirting
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILWhy do people flirt? Flirting is more complex than we might imagine, and it’s characterized by ambiguity. Some people flirt just for fun, others to explore a romantic relationship, and still others to increase their own sense of self-worth.At this STEM Café, hear from communication scientist David Henningsen about the scientific research on flirting. Learn […]
NIU STEM Café: Happy, Healthy Holidays: Tools for Successful Communication
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILThe holidays can be a stressful time, but understanding emotions and biases can help us successfully navigate conversations and increase positive interactions.At this STEM Café, hear from NIU Assistant Professor of Psychology Randy McCarthy about the different ways in which victims and perpetrators understand aggressive behavior, and learn how understanding these biases can improve interactions.From […]
NIU STEM Café: Mechatronics: From Robots to Self-Driving Vehicles
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILFrom washers and dryers to drones, conveyor systems and self-driving cars, the results of mechatronics are part of our current lives and a high-tech future. Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary engineering field that integrates mechanical, electrical, computer and information systems throughout the design process to create a final product that’s better than the sum of its […]
NIU STEM Café: Canine Science and the Power of Dog-Human Bonds
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILWe know dogs are “human’s best friend,” but what makes dogs uniquely suited to fulfill that role? This STEM Café explores the rise of canine sciences, the power of positive reinforcement training and what dogs can teach us about being human.Keri Burchfield, Ph.D., NIU professor of sociology, will discuss the Lifetime Bonds program she runs […]
NIU STEM Café: Inflation Nation: Causes, Consequences and Mitigation
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILInflation numbers are well above the Federal Reserve target, at the highest rate in 39 years. What caused this inflation, and what can consumers and investors do to mitigate its negative effects? Find out from NIU Professor of Finance Lei Zhou. He’ll discuss what factors contributed to the recent run-up of inflation and what government […]
NIU STEM Café: Biomedical Technology: Engineering Better Health
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILFrom wearable devices to robotic surgeries, biomedical engineering is advancing quickly and has the potential to improve human health. Join NIU Assistant Professor Mohammad Moghimi to learn about current research and novel technologies in biomedical engineering. He’ll discuss new technologies his lab is developing, including wearable sensors that monitor the progression of cardiovascular disease. He’ll […]
NIU STEM Café: Skyscapes: Using Time-lapse Photography to Unlock the Mysteries of Storms
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILLearn about severe and hazardous weather and how time-lapse photography can unlock the mysteries of storms. Walker Ashley, NIU professor of meteorology and atmospheric sciences, will share time-lapse imagery captured from storm chasing, satellites and radar to demonstrate thunderstorm formation, rainfall patterns and tornado vulnerabilities. We’ll gain an appreciation for the beauty of storms and […]
94.9 WDKB’s St. Patrick’s Day .1K
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, IL94.9 WDKB is hosting the 4th Annual St Patrick's Day .1K and you are invited to take part in the world's shortest run/walk. It's .1k ... that's 328 feet! Pre-register online and pay a $20 entry fee. A portion of the registration fee will go to Opportunity House. You will receive an event t-shirt, race […]
NIU STEM Café: The Art and Science of Candy Making
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILLearn about the past, present and future of the Chicago candy industry and the art and science of candy making in this lively panel discussion.Award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Lahey will show clips and discuss the making of his documentary Shelf Life: The Story of Lanzi Candy, which recently aired on WTTW, Ch. 11. The film […]
Fatty’s Holiday Office Party
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILBe at Fatty's for the 15th Annual DeKalb County's Largest Holiday Office Party! Sponsored by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, WDKB 94.9fm and The Daily Chronicle. The event starts at 5pm with a Free Appetizer Buffet from 5pm-6pm! "Office Party" Santa will be here at 6pm passing out wrapped gifts for Adults (T-Shirts, Gift Cards […]
NIU Huskie Alumni & Fan Watch Party at Fatty’s
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILDeKalb County NIU Alumni and Fans are invited to come together to cheer on the Huskies while they are on the road at THE BEST NIU watch party. We are competing against watch party's around the state and country...so join us in making ours THE BEST! Even if you don't love football, you won't want […]
Fatty’s Annual Fall Craft Beer Expo & Tasting 2021
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILFatty's Annual Fall Craft Beer Expo & Tasting 2021 Try Some Amazing Beer, Food and Whiskey! 1pm-4pm in Fatty's Novak Room! Over 40 Different Beers to Choose from. Brewery Reps will be on Hand plus a small Whiskey Sampling featuring Single Barrel and special Cask Whiskeys to Sample! Tickets are on Sale Now, the earlier […]
Evening for Habitat: Dekalb County Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILThe Dekalb County Chapter of Pheasants Forever hosts one of the most exciting and best attended conservation banquets in northern Illinois every year. Come join us at Fatty's Pub & Grill for a fun night, a great meal, and a very good chance at winning a quality firearm. Our live and silent auctions are also […]
Back Country Roads at Fatty’s
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILBACK COUNTRY ROADS is back at Fatty's, apart of the Jack Daniels Friday Night Acoustic Series 9pm-11pm at Fatty's on April 9th! $4 Jack Daniels $4 Blue Moon
3rd Annual St Patrick’s Day .1K Benefiting Lurie’s
Fatty's Pub and Grille 1312 W Lincoln Hwy,, DeKalb, ILIt’s back! 94.9 WDKB is hosting their 3rd annual St Patrick’s Day .1K on Saturday March 13th 2021. You are invited to take part in the world’s shortest run/walk. It’s .1k … that’s 328 feet! Registration is now open! 20 bucks gets you an event t-shirt, racing bib, commemorative pint class, and a cool swag […]
