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Engineering student shows off leadership skills in extracurriculars

By Joey Trella, Marketing Team Coordinator | February 27, 2022

Engineering student Julia Dixon is vice president of National Society of Black Engineers, member of Society of Women Engineers, member and recording secretary of “Zealous” Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta and Ambassador of Center for Black Studies.

Associate Director: ‘If you don’t have a diverse faculty, you can further systemic racism’

By Parker Otto | February 25, 2022

NIU has a diverse student body but does not have the staff to match it. A more diverse staff would make college life more comfortable for students and more welcoming.

Center for Black Studies wins Cultural Center of the Year 2021

By Elisa Reamer | February 13, 2022

DeKALB — The Center for Black Studies received the Cultural Center of the Year 2021 and Innovative Website awards by the Association of Black Cultural Centers in October to recognize all of the hard work everyone has put into the Center for Black Studies. The...

Black Studies minor promotes understanding

By Julio Ceja | February 10, 2022

DeKALB — Students who are looking to change minors or learn about different options can look into the Black Studies minor offered by the Center for Black Studies. The minor requires students to take 18 credit hours within the required courses,...

Alumni share their stories of social change

By Dan Doren | February 20, 2020

DeKALB — Five NIU alumni shared their personal stories of social change leadership both on- and off-campus at a university-hosted speaking event titled “125th Anniversary Dialogue on Diversity: Groundbreakers” 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Sandburg Auditorium...

Center for Black Studies launches study abroad program to Jamaica

By Ashley Dwy | January 30, 2020

DeKALB — The Center for Black Studies developed a partnership between NIU and Mico University College, located in Kingston, Jamaica, to launch a study abroad program in Jamaica. The program will take six to 15 students and will run from June 20 to July...

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 2

By Northern Star Staff | September 1, 2019

MondayJonamac Orchard grand opening weekend: Jonamac Orchard will be opening its weekend activities. The corn maze will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and apple picking will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the rest of the season.TuesdayNIU Esports club open...

Black History Month events through February

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2019

DeKALB — Various organizations have geared up for Black History Month with a variety of screenings, lectures and other events throughout February.• Diversity Dialogues, a program operated by the Center for Black Studies, is presenting six 45-minute...

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Engineering student shows off leadership skills in extracurriculars

Associate Director: ‘If you don’t have a diverse faculty, you can further systemic racism’

Center for Black Studies wins Cultural Center of the Year 2021

Black Studies minor promotes understanding

Alumni share their stories of social change

Center for Black Studies launches study abroad program to Jamaica

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 2

Black History Month events through February

Trayvon Martin docuseries encourages dialogue through Black History Month

Association of Campus Religious Organizations works to connects students to religious resources

Women explore generational gaps in communication and ways to bridge those gaps

The Center for Black Studies discusses culturally appropriate Halloween costumes

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