Tag: Black Student Union
NIU’s Center for Black Studies has scheduled a variety of events in celebration of Black Heritage Month, with the theme “A New Age of Resistance: Respecting Our History, Defining Our Future.” Throughout the month of February, the NIU community will celebrate the many important contributions of African-Americans during Black Heritage Month. The opening ceremony, featuring...
In the wake of recent events at the University of Missouri and other college campuses around the country, NIU President Doug Baker discussed the university’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, and the importance of creating an environment of mutual respect during his most recent edition of the NIU Insider podcast. “The diversity that makes us...
Today is an important one in the history of the United States, because it is the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, which was the culmination of decades of struggle for human dignity and civil rights in this country.
NIU’s Department of Police and Public Safety is encouraging students to enjoy their weekend on campus responsibly. “The start of the semester is an exciting time, but students, alumni and guests on campus should use good judgment and apply sound personal safety practices in an effort to help ensure a fun and safe weekend for all,” says...
