Northwestern University celebrates Black History Month (BHM), an annual observance of the achievements and legacies of African Americans, through various events that bring the campus community together. Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) has been planning the events for months to “celebrate the Black diaspora,” says Alyscia Raines, the Assistant Director. Raines emphasizes that the theme this year, “All
Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with the Northwestern University Community throughout this month. Since 1987, Northwestern University has commemorated Dr. King with an expanded special commemoration including discussions, lectures, films, music, theater, and service projects. This year, the Northwestern community will observe MLK day from January 15 to 27. Includedamong the
This fall, Social Justice Education (SJE) is proud to offer a number of different programs for students of all experience levels. Whether you’re new to social justice or want to learn how to be a leader and facilitator, SJE has a program that fits your needs. (1) Peer Inclusion Educators (PIE) — bit.ly/join-PIE | Deadline: October
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and learn about black culture. Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) has organized a wide variety of fun events to encourage students to celebrate blackness and the whole self throughout the coming month. Harambee, an annual Northwestern tradition, will kick off the month with a mixture of performances,
Thankfully for students staying on campus during break, faculty in residence from across Residential Services were willing to open homes and kitchens for Thanksgiving dinner.
Choral anthems and congregational hymns will reverberate throughout the Alice Millar Chapel during the 16th annual Hymnfest. Titled “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow,” the Hymnfest will feature a variety of hymns supported by a multitude of instruments and choirs.
Overcast skies and cold, misty rain didn’t come close to dampening the spirits of the estimated 10,000 attendees who packed into Ryan Field for Northwestern’s 160th annual Commencement ceremony this past Friday. As a sea of cap, gown, and poncho-clad graduates filled the rows of seats on the football field, parents, families, and other loved ones enthusiastically cheered them on from the bleachers.
The Journey of Our Years, Northwestern’s congratulatory for Black undergraduates, will allow students to reflect on their journey at NU while celebrating their achievements. Hosted by Multicultural Student Affairs, the event emphasizes the Black student experience and will occur on June 21.
With graduation just around the corner, Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) have been planning special congratulatories for Northwestern undergraduate students of color. The Latinx congratulatory on June 21 will celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic/Latinx students and cater to their unique cultural background.
As the academic year comes to a close, seniors look forward to graduation, a chance to celebrate the accomplishments of their undergraduate career and the person they’ve become. But for some students, developing their identity was closely connected to exploring their sexuality. These students may choose to participate in Lavender Graduation, a special ceremony for Northwestern graduates who identify as LGBTQ and their allies.
