African American Student Affairs
Greetings NU students, parents, staff, faculty and visitors! African American Student Affairs (AASA) is a home away from home” at Northwestern University for the undergraduate African American (Black) community. Our office provides services and resources related to advising, advocacy, outreach and programming. We collaborate with the two other units within Multicultural Student Affairs (H/LSA and A/AASA) as well as various departments across campus. Please stop by our house at 1914 Sheridan Rd. to study, take a break or socialize with friends.
The J.O.Y: Black Congratulatory Celebration
Save the date for Thursday June 14th in the McCormick Tribune Center! Join African American Student Affairs, African American Studies, and For Members Only: NU's Black Student Alliance as we celebrate and recognize the graduating class of 2012-2013. A new annual tradition started in 2011, each graduate who registers will have their name called, and be recognized on stage with the recieving of a traditional kente cloth stole to be worn during their official graduation exercises. All students, families, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
If you are graduating this academic year from any of NU's colleges, visit The JOY webpage to register to be recognized and reserve your kente cloth stole!
Gardner-Exum Scholarship 2011-2012
Thank you to everyone who applied for this year's Gardner-Exum Scholarship. The pool was very competative and we are proud to announce our winners:
- 1st Place ($3000): Ashley Mills
- 2nd Place ($1500): Leila Pree
- 3rd Place(s) ($500 each): Ashleigh Joplin, Ojoyi Agbo, & Brittany Hamilton
Congratulations again to all the 2011-2012 winners!
Applications for the scholarship usually become available toward the end of the Fall quarter. Winners are always announced at our annual Harambee Celebration toward the beginning of Black History Month. We invite all NU students to apply for next year's awards.
Community Resource Guide
If you're new to campus or the Evanston area and looking for places of interest to African Americans, check out our newly published Resource Guide for the best places to eat, get a haircut or just hang out!
Bi-Weekly Email Listserv
The bi-weekly announcements serve as an e-newsletter with information and news regarding opportunities that may be of interest to students. The email is sent out every other Tuesday during the academic year (except the winter, spring, and summer breaks).
To subscribe to our listserv, send an email request to join!