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, Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor) Northern Iowan 118:42, p.4	3/21/2022	The Northern Iowa Student Government has started a Positive Highlight that will highlight student organizations/individuals who bring a positive atmosphere to our campus; photo.
7	Black History Month: Recap of events Stevens--Anna (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 118:41, p.9	3/10/2022	Black Student Union hosted many events for Black History Month; photo.
8	Highlighting Black leaders at UNI Bates--Jerrell (Guest Columnist), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 118:37, p.1	2/24/2022	Many Black leaders visited UNI for Black History Month; photo.
9	BSU celebrates Black History Month Stevens--Anna (Student--2021), Debruin--Karla (Northern Iowan Managing Editor) Northern Iowan 118:33, p.1	2/10/2022	The Black Student Union 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.2	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 honored for community impact Qualley--Sarah (Student--2021) Northern Iowan 117:43, p.05	3/22/2021	Jerell Bates has been selected to become part of the Newman Civic Fellowship where he will focus on public problem solving and opportunities of leadership; photo.
12	Panther Portrait: BSU poetry slam Witherow--Anthony (Student--2020), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 117:31, p.04	2/8/2021	BSU held their annual poetry slam. This is the first event hosted by BSU for Black History Month; photo.
13	'Black and Educated' calls for change Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 116:37, p.01	2/20/2020	Professors and Staff members come together in the Maucker Union Ballroom discussing their experience in academia. Dr. Robert Welch exclaims that there are less people of color on campus then there were in the 1970s and that racism is still a work in progress to battle. Students attending this meeting included Sydney Foster and Patten Tody, both sharing their opinions on representation needed for students of color to advance forward; photo.
14	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; photo.
15	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). Students, faculty, and community members were able to enjoy music and skating in the basketball courts courtesy of the student organization.
16	Black History Month with BSU Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018), 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 through the month of February.
17	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.
18	UNI community packs REC town hall Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019), Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018) 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. The REC started with a summary of the REC, actions UNI has taken, and inaction that UNI has failed to meet. It was also a way for the REC to get their message out into the community and to tell their stories and to have audience members tell their stories. The meeting called for everyone in attendance to take action. Related to this article was REC, students from Iowa, and ISU attend the Board of Regents Meeting. In coordination with similar student organizations from Universities across Iowa, members of REC attended the public comment portion of the Board of Regents committee meeting. REC member Gisselle Hererra delivered a statement on behalf of the REC, addressing the Board of Regents executives and representatives from Iowa's public universities. She ended her speech by asking if the executives and representatives would be willing to meet twice and both times she was met with silence; photo.
19	CME launches year with BBQ Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018) 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/students once more. Other foundations and campus organizations attended the event and spoke of the up coming school year fondly.
20	BSU chats about cultural experiences Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 115:36, p.02	2/18/2019	On Wednesday, February `13, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted Brotha & Sista Chat, in which various topics and experiences were shared. The BSU is hossing a variety of events in honor of Black History Month during the month of February; photo.
21	Panther Portrait: BSU skate party Legaspi--Sofia (Student--2018) Northern Iowan 115:36, p.05	2/18/2019	The Black Student Union (BSU) and Hawkeye Community College hosted a roller skating party on Friday, February 15th in the Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC). The event was free for everyone and the objective was to bring the community together for Black History Month; photos.
22	'Night at the Apollo' celebrates empowerement Fortmann--Toni (Student--2018), Kelsey--Elizabeth (Student--2019) Northern Iowan 115:34, p.08	2/11/2019	The Black Student Union held a talent show highlighting black culture.
23	BSU kicks off Black History Month Mitchell--Cecilia (Student--2018), 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.
24	Panther Portrait: Black History Month '70s skate party Davis--Kirby (Student--2017) 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.
25	Same, Same, Different: AU and BSU Husmann--Peyton (Student--2018), Davis--Kirby (Student--2017) 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.
26	Panther portrait: Night at the Apollo Black History Month Davis--Kirby (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:34, p.05	2/5/2018	Black Student Union kicked off Black History Month with "Night at the Apollo."
27	"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.
28	UNI-CUE helps "Discover the Dream" Flanders--Anna (Student--2017) Northern Iowan 114:6, p.02	9/14/2017	The Center of Urban Education (UNI-CUE) is starting a mentoring program called "Discover the Dream" with local 5th graders to help them with the transition to 6th grade. The mentors are students from th Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Cultural Education (CME), and the Hispanic/Latino Student Union.
29	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.
30	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.
31	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.
32	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.
33	Panther Portraits: Chillin' Da Conscious Poet Frasher--Iris (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:38, p.4	2/23/2015	Photos from a Black Student Union event; photo.
34	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.
35	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.
36	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.
37	Date auction held to support locals affected by breast cancer Frasher--Iris (Student--2013) 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.
38	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.
39	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.
40	'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.
41	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.
42	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.
43	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.
44	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.
45	Students, citizens and alumni gather at Homecoming Festival Wilkins--Alan Michael (Student--2011) Northern Iowan 109:17, p.6	10/23/2012	Included display of murals and student organization booths; photo.
46	Stewart and Anderson receive Lux Service Award Yowler--Jaime William (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 108:54, p.1	4/27/2012	Ashley Stewart and Joel Anderson received the Lux Service Award, the highest honor bestowed on undergraduates at UNI. The award recognizes those who have outstanding records of service to the university; photo.
47	UNI celebrates women's accomplishments Public Relations News Release 2011:207, p.1	3/9/2012	As part of Women's History Month, UNI will recognize women's accomplishments with speakers and events throughout the month.
48	Funding debate sparks reform Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:36, p.1	2/14/2012	Precedent and interpretation entered into the denial of funding for the Colleges Against Cancer. Concerns expressed that funding be requested more than once by a single organization.
49	March against segregation Campbell--Colby David (Student--2012) Northern Iowan 108:35, p.3	2/10/2012	Scenes from the symbolic march in Maucker Union. The march ended at the Center for Multicultural Education. The event was sponsored by the Black Student Union.
50	BSU welcomes Black History Month Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 108:34, p.10	2/7/2012	The Black Student Union will host various activities in February, including lectures, dances, and shows. Over twenty events are planned; photo.

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