NIU to hold panel about conflict in Ukraine

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The NIU sign stands in the heart of campus. Students have a lot of events to look forward to this semester. (Northern Star File photo)

By Northern Star Staff

NIU is holding a teach-in to help the NIU community better understand the current conflict in Ukraine. 

Featuring panelists from NIU’s political science, history, sociology and world languages and cultures departments, the teach-in will give students the context behind the conflict, as well as walk students through where and how to verify information about the war. 

Panelists will also address specific questions about the geopolitical and humanitarian consequences of the conflict. 

The panel will be held Tuesday, March 8 in 148 DuSable Hall from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.

The panel will be available for virtual attendance. Students and interested members of the NIU community can register at http://go.niu.edu/Teach-in-Ukraine.