Black Student Union (BSU)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Cultivating female student leaders Klinkhammer--Bailey (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 119:46, p.01	3/30/2023	Various students on campus are interviewed to talk about how the student organizations they are a part of have uplifted them and helped them become leaders at UNI; photo.
2	The ongoing legacy of the UNI Seven Beilke--Nicole (Student--2023) Northern Iowan 119:36, p.01	2/13/2023	Guest writer Nicole Beilke writes the history of UNI Seven and how their proposals are still impacting UNI's campus today. Beilke writes about the creation of the Center for Multicultural Education (CME), the Minority Recruitment Program, Increasing of Black faculty, and more; photo.
3	Updates from the Board of Regents Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 119:24, p.05	11/17/2022	Nixson Benitez goes over the seven items that were approved by the Board of Regents on November 9th and 10th.
4	Black Student Union celebrates 50 years Roundtree--Diamond (Student--2021), Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 119:7, p.04	9/19/2022	Diamond Roundtree reports on the events that led to the start of the Black Student Union (BSU) 50 years ago. The BSU held a 50th Anniversary Gala where members of the UNI Seven and other prominent alumni attended; photo.
5	'DIS' is the most wonderful way to get involved Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 119:2, p.01	8/29/2022	Nixson Benítez writes about opportunities that the Center of Multicultural Education (CME) will be providing in the coming year. Nixson interviews the Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DIS) Chiquita Loveless who explains the goals of DIS and the support system that they provide for students of all different racial or religious backgrounds; photo.
6	NISG recognizes extraordinary student orgs NISG Senator, De Bruin--Karla (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:42, p.04	3/21/2022	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) has started a Positive Highlight that will highlight student organizations/individuals who bring a positive atmosphere to campus; photo.
7	Black History Month: Recap of events Stevens--Anna (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:41, p.09	3/10/2022	The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted many events for Black History Month; photo.
8	Highlighting Black leaders at UNI Bates--Jerrell (Guest Columnist), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:37, p.01	2/24/2022	The author discusses the development of Black History Month in American and UNI history as well as student, community, and alumni involvement, and the many Black leaders who have visited UNI; photo
9	BSU celebrates Black History Month Stevens--Anna (Student--2021), De Bruin--Karla (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:33, p.01	2/10/2022	The Black Student Union (BSU) has multiple events planned for the entirety of Black History Month; photo.
10	UNI alum and advocate speaks with BSU Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023) Northern Iowan 118:11, p.02	10/4/2021	UNI alum and advocate Terry Stevens spoke to students on Friday during the celebration of the Black Student Union's 50th Anniversary; photo.
11	UNI student takes the turf, wins big Springfield--Eboni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 118:8, p.01	9/23/2021	Student Melissa Hoffman wins the HyVee Field Contest to kick a field goal; photo.
12	UNI student honored for community impact Qualley--Sarah (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:43, p.05	3/22/2021	Student Jerell Bates has been selected for a Newman Civic Fellowship, and looks forward to building leadership and problem-solving skills, especially in relation to mental health. Bates is also a member of the Ethnic Student Promoters and Black Student Union campus organizations; photo.
13	N.I. en Español: Mes de la Historia Afroamericano Benitez--Nixson (Class of 2023), Daniels--Cici (BSU Public Relations Officer) Northern Iowan 117:32, p.02	2/11/2021	An N.I. en Español article about Black History Month and Black Student Union (BSU) activities on campus; photo.
14	Panther Portrait: BSU poetry slam Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 117:31, p.04	2/8/2021	The Black Student Union (BSU) held their annual Poetry Slam in the Center for Multicultural Education and also livestreamed it. This is the first event hosted by BSU for Black History Month; photos.
15	UNI Seven honored on 50th anniversary Kampe--Erin (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 116:43, p.02	3/12/2020	The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) honored the 50th anniversary of the UNI Seven on March 9 in the Maucker Union Ballrooms. The article discusses the 1970 peaceful protests that led to the suspension of seven students - "The UNI 7" - and subsequent protest where almost 30 students were arrested. One of the protest demands was a learning space for people of color - two years later, the vice president's house became the Ethnic Minority Cultural and Educational Center, which evolved into today's CME. Ten activists involved in the protests were present at the event: Ann Burke, Palmer Byrd, Christopher Dalton, James Johnson, Glen Moore, Terry Sallis, Terry Stevens, Tony Stevens, Joseph Sailor, and Byron Washington; photo.
16	'Black and Educated' calls for change Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:37, p.01	2/20/2020	The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the panel "Black and Educated" in the Maucker Union Ballroom on February 18. Panelists, all UNI employees, included Ieshia Brown, academic advisor for Student Support Services; Dr. Mickye Johnson, director of the Upward Bound program; Dr. Irenea Walker, assistant professor of elementary education; Dr. Shuaib Meacham, associate professor of literacy, and Dr. Robert Welch, director of academic advising in the College of Education. Panelists shared their experiences and challenges as Black educators, described UNI's environment for people of color, and discussed ways that UNI students, especially white students, can contribute to a positive shift on campus; photo.
17	CME panel features Black voices McGuill--Lauren (Student--2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:36, p.01	2/17/2020	The UNI Center for Multicultural Education (CME) hosted a panel discussion with Black and African American students. This was the latest panel in the "What Your Students Want You to Know" series, which was launched in November 2019 to feature voices of UNI students from diverse populations. CME Assistant Director Keya Levy hosted the panel which included students Christina Downey, Laito Zarkpah, Daniel Loggins, and Bre Eigenheer; photos.
18	Panther Portrait: BSU skate party Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:36, p.04	2/17/2020	The Black Student Union (BSU) held their annual skate party in the Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) on February 15. Students, faculty, and community members were able to enjoy music and skating in the basketball courts courtesy of the student organization; photos.
19	Black History Month with BSU Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020), Johnson--Alex (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 116:32, p.04	2/3/2020	UNI's Black Student Union (BSU) has prepared events honoring Black History Month in February. The include the BSU Kickoff, Poetic Justice, Skate Party, a panel of black and educated (BAE) professionals, exhibit Tunnels of Oppression, Soul Food Dinner in conjunction with Waterloo's Gift of Life Church, and Toast for Change; photo.
20	Ending the stigma: You Matter Week at UNI Maas--Emma'le (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 116:30, p.01	1/27/2020	Northern Iowa Student Government has teamed up with Active Minds, Black Student Union, To Write Love on Her Arms and UNI Counseling Services to help coordinate this event. Sarah Rassing, a graduate student and NISG Director of Mental Health helped coordinate the events to hopefully make this annual. Brian Nissen emphasizes the importance of students to the university, as well as Jennifer Schneiderman, director of counseling services at UNI helps students know the help campus provides. Events will be held all week in honor of You Matter; photo.
21	UNI community packs REC town hall Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022) Northern Iowan 116:22, p.01	11/14/2019	More than 200 students, faculty, and community members attended a town hall hosted by the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC) at Maucker Union on November 11. REC summarized their formation and launch of the #UNIisnotanAlly campaign, directed at what they viewed as a failure of UNI's administration to act on goals to combat racism. REC took questions and invited students of color to share their experiences. An addition to the article titled "Related: REC, students from Iowa and ISU attend Board of Regents meeting" covers the Board of Regents November 13 meeting that REC and representatives from Iowa and Iowa State attended to call for a town hall meeting with the regents; photos.
22	CME launches year with BBQ Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:1, p.06	8/29/2019	The Center of Multicultural Education held their beginning of the school year event at Maucker Union on August 26, 2019. They held a BBQ and a host of other food from different cultures. President of UNI Mark Nook attended the event and was happy to see the campus full of people and students once more. Other foundations and campus organizations attended the event and spoke of the upcoming year; photos.
23	BSU chats about cultural experiences Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:36, p.02	2/18/2019	Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the discussion event Brotha & Sista Chat in Maucker Union as part of Black History Month celebrations; photo.
24	Panther Portrait: BSU skate party Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:36, p.05	2/18/2019	The Black Student Union (BSU) and Hawkeye Community College hosted a roller skating party on February 15 in the Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) in celebration of Black History Month; photos.
25	CAB concert sparks controversy Hauer--Sydney (Class of 2019) Northern Iowan 115:35, p.01	2/14/2019	Due to security risks that the administration kept confidential, a February 16 concert by rap artist Waka Flocka Flame had its venue and ticket sales changed. Student and student organizations commented on the changes as racial bias, and university president Mark Nook responded about the lack of transparency and decision-making; photo.
26	'Night at the Apollo' celebrates empowerement Fortmann--Toni (Class of 2022), Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) Northern Iowan 115:34, p.08	2/11/2019	The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a "Night at the Apollo" talent show on February 8 in Lang Hall Auditorium. There were 15 acts, and Mahlia Brown and Ryan Frank took first place, Camry Stewart second, and King TyQ and King Davis third; photos.
27	Panther Portrait: Step Up and Step Out Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:33, p.05	2/7/2019	The Black Student Union held the "Step Up and Step Out" dance event as part of Black History Month; photos.
28	BSU kicks off Black History Month Mitchell--Cecilia (Class of 2022), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:32, p.01	2/4/2019	The Black Student Union (BSU) is celebrating Black History Month and hosting several events through the month that are open for anyone to attend; photos.
29	Panther Portrait: Black History Month '70s skate party Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:38, p.05	2/19/2018	The Black Student Union hosted their annual skate party with this years theme being the 1970s.
30	Same, Same, Different: AU and BSU Husmann--Peyton (Student--2018), Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:35, p.05	2/8/2018	Black Student Union and African Union held a panel to discuss the similarities and differences between African American and African culture.
31	Panther portrait: Night at the Apollo Black History Month Davis--Kirby (Class of 2018) Northern Iowan 114:34, p.05	2/5/2018	Black Student Union kicked off Black History Month with "Night at the Apollo."
32	"My Black is Beautiful" week Smith--Monique (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:19, p.04	10/30/2017	The Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting "My Black is Beautiful Week" to celebrate and acknowledge African American students at UNI. The week will have a variety of events or activities such as speakers, a movie night, games, and food; photo.
33	UNI-CUE helps "Discover the Dream" Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:6, p.02	9/14/2017	The university's Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE) has developed the Discover the Dream mentoring program to help fifth grade students prepare for middle school. Sixth-grade students in UNI-CUE's Leadership Academy will be mentors; schools involved include Lincoln, Highland and Walter Cunningham. Students must be part of Educational Talent Search (ETS), a program that includes many activities and mentoring from UNI students from the Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Multicultural Education (CME), and Hispanic/Latino Student Union; photo.
34	"Band-Aids on bullet holes" Fisher--Nicholas Allen (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 112:22, p.01	11/12/2015	Ethnic Student Promoters (ESP) and various staff, students, and faculty protest the lack of administrative action on discrimination on campus; photos.
35	Dear future panthers... Fisher--Nicholas Allen (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 112:21, p.1	11/9/2015	A forum was held to discuss students issues on campus related to racism and sexuality; photo.
36	Racial hostility plagues CV Fisher--Nicholas Allen (Student--2014) Northern Iowan 112:16, p.1	10/22/2015	Student Nick Fisher believes racial inequality is plaguing the Cedar Valley, and offers possible solutions to the issue; photo.
37	Hoping for happily ever after Wikstrom--Anna (Student--2015) Northern Iowan 112:14, p.1	10/15/2015	The UNI Homecoming kick off event, "Pride Cry", took place at Lawther Field;students from many organizations performed songs and dances to the theme of "Once upon a time"; photo.
38	Campaign brings people together Jehn--Jakob (Student--2015) Northern Iowan 111:38, p.4	2/23/2015	The Black Student Union held their "I will not die young" event in the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center.
39	Panther Portraits: Chillin' Da Conscious Poet Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017) Northern Iowan 111:38, p.4	2/23/2015	Photos from a Black Student Union event; photo.
40	UNI to celebrate Black History Month Public Relations News Release 2014:175, p.1	2/5/2015	UNI's Black Student Union will hold numerous events throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. All events are free and open the public.
41	Skate night fever: BSU kicks off Black History Month with Disco Skate Baldus--Rachel (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:33, p.6	2/3/2014	The Black Student Union held a Disco Skate in the WRC to start off the celebration of Black History Month. It was the third annual Disco Skate; photo.
42	Letter to the editor Northern Iowan 110:25, p.3	11/22/2013	Says the Black Student Union felt strongly about the article written in the Northern Iowan titled "Segregation still prominent in modern times." Says the author of said article was racial profiling.
43	Date auction held to support locals affected by breast cancer Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017) Northern Iowan 110:18, p.4	10/29/2013	The Black Student Union sponsored a Date Auction. All proceeds went to Splash of Color, a program that is a part of the Beyond Pink TEAM. This year, the auction raised $420; photo.
44	Three UNI graduates receive Lux Service Award Public Relations News Release 2012:299, p.1	5/17/2013	Karl Baresel, Darvel Givens, and Theresa Luensmann were recognized during the 2013 spring commencement ceremony as recipients of the university's most prestigious award for undergraduates.
45	Three UNI graduates receive Lux Service Award Public Relations News Release 2012:298, p.1	5/17/2013	Karl Baresel of Davenport; Darvel Givens of Waterloo; and Theresa Luensmann of Aspinwall received the university's most prestigious award for undergraduates during the 2013 spring commencement ceremony.
46	'Toasts for Change' tops off Black History Month, recognizes sponsors Rouse--Amber Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 109:40, p.6	3/5/2013	The Black Student Union honored its sponsors and celebrated another successful Black History Month with a banquet. Maria Thomas was the guest speaker and inspired many with her success.
47	Shelve Black History Month? Monnier--Beth Alice (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 109:39, p.4	3/1/2013	Black History Month has been celebrated since 1976. Some people believe it is time for the tradition to end. However, until discrimination can be wiped out without a chance of coming back, Black History Month still has a place in our society.
48	Teju the Storyteller to bring back his drum Flick--McKenzie Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 109:35, p.7	2/15/2013	The Black Student Union is bringing in Teju the Storyteller again this year to celebrate Black History Month. Teju the Storyteller entertains the audience by telling stories through music and using traditional African drums.
49	Black Student Union hosts fashion show Tjossem--Kirsten Ruth (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:34, p.6	2/12/2013	The Black Student Union hosted a Black in Time Fashion Show as part of Black History Month. The shows hosts, Rob Byrd and Ray Vynn Schauf, joked around and shared historical information about the fashion.
50	Disco skate gets Black History Month rolling Tjossem--Kirsten Ruth (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:32, p.6	2/5/2013	Event sponsored by the Black Student Union is the first among many to take place during Black History Month.

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