"The Nick Project" is a fire prevention initiative started by Millikin University alumna Schwalbach family after the tragic loss of her brother, Nick, in June 2000, in a house fire. The annual drive provides fraternities, sororities, & off-campus students with fire safety equipment to help students plan to be safe. The campaign will be held September 16, 2024, from 10am-2pm in the Doug and Diane Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance, located on the 1st floor of the University Commons on Millikin's campus. The event will feature extinguisher demonstrations from CC Fire Equipment and speakers with local fire personnel about fire prevention and how to take quick action if there is an emergency. Millikin has partnered with Libby’s Ace Hardware in Mt. Zion to support the giveaway of fire safety items. While fire safety items are reserved for students, the event will be open to the public to attend.
Fire safety and prevention continue to be priorities in Millikin's residential spaces and is highlighted several times each year. For more information on The Nick Project, you can contact the Office of Campus Life at 217-424-6395 or campuslife@millikin.edu. For financial contributions to the annual fund, please contact Mandi Podeschi at 217-424-3506 or apodeschi@millikin.edu.