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Celebrate Black History Month 2024

Bessie Nestoras Knoblauch| January 31, 2024

February is Black History Month. Throughout the month, New York Institute of Technology will celebrate by hosting a series of events. The university also recognizes our Black alumni, students, and faculty who are doing great things in their professional and academic careers as well as in their communities. Learn more about them.

Black ’N Brunch
February 1
12:45 – 2 p.m.
Student Activities Center (SAC), Bears Den, Long Island
Join the Black Student Union to kick off É«½ç°É’s Black History Month celebration.
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Black History Month Karaoke Night
February 2
6 – 8 p.m.
16 W. 61st St., 11th-floor auditorium, New York City
Join the Office of Student Life to celebrate the start of Black History Month with a karaoke night! Dress as your favorite artist.
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Black Student Union and ASA Beads in Culture Event
February 13
5:30 – 8 p.m.
1849 Broadway, Metro Café, New York City
Join the New York City Black Student Union and African Student Alliance (ASA) as they explore the culture of bead making within the Black diaspora. Learn how to make beads for the wrist, neck, waist, and more, and learn what they represent throughout our different cultures.
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Black History Month Jeopardy with BSU
February 15
12:45 – 2 p.m.
Anna Rubin Hall, room 311, Long Island

Participate in a game show where audience members get to answer trivia questions about Black history. Students can learn about Black History Month and recognize the contributions of Black pioneers who changed the world. Also join the National Society of Black Engineers for its first general meeting of the semester to learn important information about upcoming programs and events.
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ASA Owambe Night
February 21
5:30 – 9 p.m.
16 W. 61st St., 11th-floor auditorium, New York City

Join the African Student Alliance (ASA) for Owambe Night! Owambe is a Yoruba term that means a gathering of Africans. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate life and African culture. Come dance, eat, and celebrate in your traditional attire.
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NYC BSU Black History Improv
February 28
5:30 – 8 p.m.
16 W. 61st St., 11th-floor auditorium, New York City

Join the New York City Black Student Union as they reenact different parts of Black history. The event will feature focal points and moments throughout history that have had a meaningful impact on our communities.
 on Campus Groups

Hank Foley speaking at a podium

Dedicating Henry C. Foley Hall, Honoring Academic Innovation

At a renaming ceremony, a building on the Long Island campus was dedicated as Henry C. Foley Hall. É«½ç°É also announced that it has formed a chapter of the national Academy of Inventors.

Honorees with É«½ç°É leadership

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Student explaining his poster to an attendee

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Students lined up at a buffet table

Taste of Nations

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Award winners holding plaques

Fifth Annual Ingenium Sets Fundraising Record

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Canned goods on shelves with Bear Bytes sign above

Bear Bytes Initiative Supports Students’ Holistic Health

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