Open forums begins Tuesday, May 3, for the five finalists for the directorship of the NIU Center for Black Studies.
Established in 1971, the Center for Black Studies supports the mission of the university to promote excellence and engagement in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, artistry and outreach and service.
It operates under the leadership of Vernese Edghill-Walden, senior associate vice president for academic diversity and chief diversity officer in the Division of Academic Affairs.
The center conducts research on the experiences of people of African descent and offers a minor in black studies. It also promotes the retention of black students and sponsors lectures, workshops, conferences and other student-oriented activities.
Online evaluation forms will become available Tuesday afternoon. For more information, call (815) 753-8377 or email cpeddle@niu.edu.
- Tuesday, May 3, 5 to 6:30 p.m,Ā Altgeld Hall 315
Open forum for students and student organizations - Wednesday, May 4, 1:30 to 2:20 p..m., Holmes Student Center Room 305
Open forum and presentation for faculty, staff, all campus faculty and staff organizations - Wednesday, May 4, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Holmes Student Center Room 305
Open forum for black alumni, community members and presidential commissions
- Thursday, May 5, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Altgeld Hall 315
Open forum for students and student organizations - Friday, May 6, 1:30 to 2:20 p.m., Holmes Student Center Room 305
Open forum and presentation for faculty, staff, all campus faculty and staff organizations - Friday, May 6, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Holmes Student Center Room 305
Open forum for black alumni, community members and presidential commissions
- Monday, May 9, 5 to 6:30 p.m, Altgeld Hall 203
Open forum for students and student organizations - Tuesday, May 10, 1:30 to 2:20 p.m., Holmes Student Center University Suite
Open forum and presentation for faculty, staff, all campus faculty and staff organizations - Tuesday, May 10, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Holmes Student Center University Suite
Open forum for black alumni, community members and presidential commissions
- Tuesday, May 10, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Altgeld Hall 315
Open forum for students and student organizations - Wednesday, May 11, 1:30 to 2:20 p.m., Holmes Student Center University Suite
Open forum and presentation for faculty, staff, all campus faculty and staff organizations - Wednesday, May 11, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Holmes Student Center University Suite
Open forum for black alumni, community members and presidential commissions