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Leadership Summit to celebrate Women’s History Month

By Northern Star Staff | March 21, 2012

The 2012 Leadership Summit will be held at noon Thursday at Altgeld Hall Auditorium in celebration of Women’s History Month. Female executives and entrepreneurs present at the event will share how they climbed beyond the glass ceiling to become influential...

Women’s Studies Program to host events for Women’s History Month

By Lauren Dielman | March 19, 2012

Several events, from presentations to educational panels to self-defense workshops, will coincide with Women’s History Month this year. Rebekah Kohli, program coordinator for the Women’s Studies Program, said Women’s History Month is something people...

Women’s Studies Program sponsors seventh annual sticker day

By Hailey Kurth | February 29, 2012

Today, feminists walk the sidewalks of NIU - and they’re not afraid who knows it. To kick-off Women’s History Month, the Women’s Studies Program is sponsoring its seventh annual sticker day. Everyone on campus is welcome to stop by their office...

Film focuses on roles of African women

By Troy Doetch | March 27, 2011

DeKALB | Our idea of the African woman bartering in market stalls doesn't usually include a ride to work in a chauffeured, black Mercedes-Benz. Maybe it should. Mama Benz: An African Market Woman will be screened at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Center for...

Immigration the focus of Women’s History Month

By Kyla Gardner | March 2, 2011

Throughout March, students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to pack up their lunch and migrate to the nearest Women's History Month event to learn about immigration issues. The NIU Women's Studies Program will host a variety of events during March...