NIU’s Asian American Resource Center (AARC) helped kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) with an introductory event and gave the culture the recognition it deserves. The event was held in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center and featured a variety of special guests who gave presentations and provided.
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Student leaders said they coordinated a Zoom meeting with MSA organizations at Georgetown, Howard and American universities to unify Muslim students around the DMV.
News By Abby Kennedy May 10, 2021 12:25 AM
Updated: May 12, 2021 at 3:33 p.m.
Muslim Student Association leaders organized online discussions and distributed meals to students for Ramadan this year.
The MSA coordinated and created new events and initiatives like sending out free Ramadan care packages and distributing free Iftar meals to plan for an entirely virtual month of celebrations during April and May. MSA leaders said they hope this year’s programming helps normalize respectful conversations between Muslims and non-Muslims about the monthlong festival.