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Present Perfect Modeling Organization strikes a pose during their performance at the Women’s History Month Showcase. Four Poets, One Mic hosted multiple different student organizations to help celebrate Women’s History Month on Thursday. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Showcasing Women’s History Month through different talents

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | March 29, 2024

DeKALB – NIU students gathered to watch multiple performances of slam poetry, modeling, painting, dancing and roller skating on Thursday to honor Women’s History Month. Four Poets, One Mic put on the Women’s History Month Showcase at 7 p.m. in...

Two figures hold a banner that reads “Women’s History Month” in front of a pink and purple colored background. As Women’s History Month comes to an end, it’s important to acknowledge the pivotal role women have had in shaping society. (Mary Ngo | Northern Star)

Cartoon: Women’s History Month

By Mary Ngo, Cartoonist | March 28, 2024

Ophelia Boyd, a first-year health science major, responds to a street interview prompt. Who is your favorite female historical figure, and what would you say to them? (Northern Star Graphic)

Street Interviews: Women in history

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | March 25, 2024

Throughout history, women have filled half the human population with a fraction of human rights. Women have been — and continue to be — leaders of strength, compassion and intelligence, creating change despite the patriarchy.  On our campus,...

Photography Manager Wade Duerkes (left) and Associate Director for Women and Gender Programs Sam Glaab-Lanigan sit at a table watching Janek Sunga, a graduate student majoring in political science, write on a postcard. The GSRC's Women’s History Month photo series and postcard project was open to all NIU students and students were photographed with their postcards for social media. (Victoria Wakeford | Northern Star)

GSRC hosts postcard and photo event for Women’s History Month

By Victoria Wakeford, News Reporter | March 6, 2024

DeKALB – At the Holmes Student Center, a table was set up with markers, postcards, a photographer and one goal: to celebrate Women’s History Month.   From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the HSC, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center hosted...

SGA to host Women’s History Month brunch

By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor | March 6, 2023

DeKALB – The Student Government Association, in collaboration with the National Association of Colored Women’s Club, INC will host a brunch to celebrate Women’s History Month. The brunch will be led by a panel of distinguished women in a variety...

Women's History Month written on a March 2023 calendar in front of a wood background.

Women’s History Month event calendar

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | March 2, 2023

Celebrate Women’s History Month with these upcoming events at NIU, presented by the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. March 1-3, 2023: "Women's history is..." photo series Students can have their photo taken and talk about what women’s history...

Jailon Berry describes being a woman as having a superpower and credits NIU for much of her inspiration in life.

Alumnae display pride

By Darius Parker | March 6, 2017

Jailon Berry describes being a woman as having a superpower and credits NIU for much of her inspiration in life.

NIU to hold “Feminist Politics/Queer Methods” seminar

By Northern Star staff | March 29, 2016

NIU will hold a seminar entitled “Feminist Politics/Queer Methods: Doing Gender Research on the other” in honor of Women’s History month.E. Patrick Johnson will host the seminar at 2 p.m. March 30 in the Holmes Student Center, Heritage room, according...

NIU to hold oral histories of black lesbians lecture

By Northern Star staff | March 29, 2016

NIU will hold a lecture entitled “Harvesting Honey: Oral Histories of Black Southern Women who Love Women” in honor of Women’s History Month 12 p.m. March 30 Holmes Student Center, Heritage room, according to a flier.E. Patrick Johnson will host...

Women's history month

Women’s history month

By Sara Karikomi | March 3, 2016

Georgetown University Professor Marcia Chatelain discusses her book, "South Side Girls: Growing Up in the Great Migration," for Women’s History Month on Tuesday in Reavis Hall, Room 103. Other events this month include a conference for high school-aged women going to college March 11, a music-themed STEM Divas program March 12, a meet-and-greet with author Julia Alvarez March 22 and a lecture led by E. Patrick Johnson March 30.

GSRC to hold #ThankanNIUWoman event

By Northern Star staff | March 1, 2016

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center will hold a campaign in honor of Women’s History month to promote the impact that women have had on campus and in the lives of individuals, according to an NIU news release.Those that would like to support a...