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Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art that incorporates dance, acrobatics, and is commanded by music and energetic song. Its origins come from the Afro-Brazilian slaves who used this art as a means to strengthen community, revolt against their oppressors, it is an art-form that is over 500 years old.  

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Students that participate in the Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Club learn how to give back to the community through artistic performances. They serve as ambassadors of culture engaging the larger community through music, song, and movement. They lead workshops that help expand the multicultural awareness of others.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Delta Omicron Chapter is the first black Greek letter organization to grace the campus. We were chartered May 22, 1960 and pride ourselves on being first. 

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The very heart of Alpha Phi membership is connected by a common set of ideals. Alpha Phi offers a unique bond of sisterhood, a spirit of generosity, high expectations for character and a drive for innovation. These are our high ideals of membership, which define what it truly means to be an Alpha Phi.

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Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is NIU's first and oldest co-ed service fraternity. Our chapter was founded on campus in November 1928. We pride ourselves on focusing on three pillars: leadership, fellowship, and service. Leadership includes bettering ourselves individually and participating in leadership roles. Fellowship includes socializing with our brothers within NIU's chapter, or one of the other hundreds of chapters around the world. Service, our main pillar, is what makes this organization so popular. We regularly have different ways to volunteer in the community; whether that is through in-person and online events- there is always something! Our organization welcomes ALL Huskies, regardless of your major, gender identity, sexual expression, nationality, documentation status, or other identities. APO is a dry, non-hazing fraternity. We rush the second week of the fall and spring semester! If you are looking for a fun way to get involved, build your resume, and meet new friends- APO is the place for you!

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Members of Alpha Phi Omega get to experience leadership, fellowship, and service on a deep level.They gain vast leadership experience, friendships and memories that will last a lifetime, and service across 4 levels: to the chapter, to the campus, to the community, and to the nation.

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Alpha Sigma Phi, Theta Mu chapter has been on campus for 6 years.  We officially chartered in February of 2018.  Our motto is to better the world through bettering the man.

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Members of Alpha Sigma Phi are beneficiaries for life. Active members are able to participate in IFC hosted events, exclusive social gatherings, study tables, fundraisers, & tugs. Additionally, members have access to scholarships & a network of 180 other chapters across the U.S. with an alumni base of 100,000 brothers nationwide. We are a fraternity that embraces diversity, culture, & character. We aim to foster a healthy environment with motivated men who plan on being successful academically & socially.

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The Northern Illinois Chapter of American Meteorological Society stands as an inclusive
and educational environment that promotes collaboration, cooperation, and connectivity within
the Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment. This chapter strives to incorporate
voluntary service through community-based outreach and networking with persons in and
outside of Northern Illinois University. Members of this chapter are expected to uphold and
promote the values of this organization and this university.

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Membership in the NIU Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society provides vast opportunity to network between peers, professionals, and professors. Active engagement strengthens understanding of atmospheric science concepts that are useful in every day life (for non-meteorology majors and community members) and useful in the classroom (for those majoring in meteorology). Additionally, this organization provides ample professional development opportunities that can be used to grow various workplace and organization-based leadership skills.

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We are Northern Illinois University's anime club located in Room 170AC in the Stevens Building on campus in DeKalb, Illinois. Our main activity is publicly showing different types of Japanese Animation (called anime), including movies, TV series, and direct-to-video releases. We show a variety of genres which include drama, comedy, romance, action, adventure, science fiction, and historical. These showings take place every Tuesday night and Thursday night from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Please take a look at the Show Schedule page for a listing of what we are showing this semester. All of our showings are free and open to the public. Other club activities include art lessons, field trips, and parties. Please join our discord to receive up-to-date information regarding our meeting status during the semester. You can find our discord server in NIU's student hub

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A member can vote and participate themselves in club decisions and club specific events. They can also enjoy in all activities that the club engages in. Club members can also be eligible to run for office.

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The purpose of our organization is to allow students to get involved outside the classroom. We want to allow them the opportunity to participate and learn the sport of Archery. We also want to let students have the opportunity to participate in archery events outside the University by giving them the information necessary to do so. We also want our members to be able to participate in volunteer work and be able to better themselves as a leader.

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Learning archery
An opportunity for members to socialize and have fun
Diverse members of the NIU community get an opportunity to interact with each other

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Admin and Finance Department following overall university and divisional mission

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Recognize and promote excellence in art education.

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Share ideas about pedagogy in art education.

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The purpose of the Asian American Association is to create greater cultural awareness and a positive atmosphere between diverse ethnic cultures among the student body. Membership shall be open to all students without discrimination based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, martial status, religion, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other identity prohibited by federal or state law or university policy.   

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The Asian American Resource Center creates an inclusive environment where Asian American students cultivate a strong sense of community at NIU, and where campus and community partners collaborate to raise awareness about the rich cultural heritage of Asian Americans. The Asian American Resource Center provides student centered services, student learning opportunities, leadership development, educational/cultural programs, and student organizational advisement.

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The Asian American Certificate Program educates NIU students about the Asian American experience. By learning about Asian American people and their impact on communities and the world, students acquire skills that help them stand out in the global job market. In addition to knowledge of Asian American cultures, they gain an understanding of the importance of diversity in society.

We also collaborate with campus offices and cultural centers, such as the Asian American Resource Center and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, to recruit students. Through our partnerships and continued emphasis on Asian American studies, we hope to encourage more Asian American high school and community college students to attend NIU.

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The purpose of the AGES is the following:
• To enrich the graduate student experience with opportunities for professional development,
• Foster academic collaboration and sense of community within the department,
• Help organize department events including but not limited to the annual ECONference,
• Promote the discipline of economics on campus.

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Our mission as a Ballet Folklorico group is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Mexico through the art of traditional dance. We are dedicated to showcasing the diversity and beauty of Mexican folklore by performing dances that represent the different regions of our country. We aim to educate and entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds by sharing the stories, traditions, and history behind each dance. We are committed to fostering a community of cultural pride and appreciation through our performances, and to inspiring the next generation of dancers to carry on the legacy of Mexican folklore. We believe that through dance, we can celebrate our heritage, strengthen our sense of identity, and promote cultural understanding and harmony.

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The benefits of the ballet folklorico group are numerous, both for the performers and the audience. For performers, being part of a ballet folklorico group provides an opportunity to learn and preserve traditional dance styles, improve coordination and fitness, and develop teamwork and leadership skills. It also helps to develop a sense of cultural pride and identity.

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The purpose of our organization is to introduce members to the sport of Belegarth and to educate members in the disciplines of medieval combat, educate members in medieval history (including combat, lifestyle, art, clothing, and daily life), to provide guidance in self-discipline, sportsmanship, and how to be a team player. Our goals include practicing self-control, self-discipline, improving our
fitness through physical exercise and growing into a close-knit community of trusted
team players. As a group we aim to serve the community by providing education about
safe and effective combat fighting, advocating for physical and mental fitness, and
providing activities for campus events in our affiliation with Northern Illinois
University.The purpose of our organization is to introduce members to the sport of Belegarth and to educate members in the disciplines of medieval combat, educate members in medieval history (including combat, lifestyle, art, clothing, and daily life), to provide guidance in self-discipline, sportsmanship, and how to be a team player. Our goals include practicing self-control, self-discipline, improving our
fitness through physical exercise and growing into a close-knit community of trusted
team players. As a group we aim to serve the community by providing education about
safe and effective combat fighting, advocating for physical and mental fitness, and
providing activities for campus events in our affiliation with Northern Illinois
University.

To know more information and to ask the officers directly about Belegarth, join our discord server!

https://discord.gg/HZk7p5twK2

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The BGSA serves as both a liaison between the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) faculty and graduate students, as well as an organizer of professional development, team-building, and social activities on behalf of the DBS graduate student body. 

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The Northern Illinois University Black Choir (NBC) was founded in 1968 by Kenneth Moore Lenon, on the college campus of Northern Illinois University. The foundation of this organization is that it served as the first non-Greek Black organization on the campus of NIU. Founded during a time of racial disparities and discrimination NBC was an outlet and a family for many Black students who loved music but did not have access to the universities choir. The Northern Illinois University Black Choir remains a dominant force on campus while providing, uplifting song, encouragement, and perpetuate the culture of music and other fine arts from the African American experience. The purpose of the choir is to be a performing group that presents and sings gospel and secular music so as to present the context, purpose, and meaning of gospel and secular music; which is Afro-American music with its origin in the earliest hymn traditions of slavery, combining spirituals, blues and jazz. We share cultural and genuine enjoyment of gospel music which acknowledges the benefits from an appreciation of cultural difference while maintaining a lifestyle of leadership. 

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- Gaining relationships with different kinds of people
- Music knowledge
- Making connections with other schools and/ or artists

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The mission of BSNO is to provide members opportunities to participate in social, academic, professional, and networking activities; facilitate nursing students of color interest and issues/concerns in the nursing profession and ensure support is present; assist with a constant progression of Diversity into the field of nursing and nursing leadership; foster connection to resources and mentorship programs that will help nursing students of color successfully navigate nursing school and build bridges to their future; work in partnership with community-based organizations, corporations, and other organizations in promoting health and wellness education in local and global communities; and assist with improving retention rate of students of color in nursing program that will help with diversity and enhance the nature of medicine.

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The NIU Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club has been around campus for over 10 years and running! We practice and compete in the grappling sport of Jiu-Jitsu with members who have trained for years and teaching new members who are interested in learning a new martial art. We practice Tuesday-Thursday 7-9 at the Chick Evans field house and compete roughly 2-4 times a semester. All are welcome to learn the great Martial Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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The Center for Black Studies offers Northern Illinois University and its surrounding communities an interdisciplinary understanding of the histories and cultures of African Americans and the African diaspora. Supporting students, faculty, staff and community partners, the Center for Black Studies advances cultural understanding, intellectual and leadership development, professional growth and social justice while serving as a collaborative and supportive space on campus.

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he CBS conducts research on the experiences of people of African descent and offers a minor in Black Studies. The center promotes the retention of Black students, sponsors lectures, workshops, conferences and other student-oriented activities. In addition, our staff advises and assists student organizations, hosts campus visits and develops community service/learning opportunities, including study abroad trips. The CBS plays a significant, essential and unique role in advocating for Black students at NIU, the larger DeKalb community and the university’s commitment to equity at NIU.

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A major objective of the Center is to collect and preserve information and artifacts of all kinds concerning the study of the peoples and cultures of Burma/Myanmar, and to make these materials broadly available for research and study.

The Center for Burma Studies is a non-political, non-degree granting, administrative and academic unit within Northern Illinois University. The Center has the following goals:

The maintenance and expansion of a comprehensive research library to sustain the field of Burma studies
The collection, care, and exhibition of the arts of Burma
The support and promotion of undergraduate and graduate teaching concerning Burma
The organization and hosting of self-supporting national and international conferences on Burma studies
The publication of relevant scholarship on Burma
The care and enhancement of archival resources such as photographs, music records, oral histories, personal papers, and field notes
The promotion of outreach activities to schools and communities
Encouraging the performance of Burmese arts
The securing of educational opportunities through scholarships, internships, and fellowships

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The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies (CLLAS) serves as a home for the interdisciplinary study of the Latino experience in the United States as well as Latin America and the Caribbean. Our curricular offerings in the humanities, arts, and social sciences are enhanced by our academic and cultural programming and community outreach activities. We seek to help students develop their critical thinking, research, writing, and oral communication skills, and encourage them to consider their responsibilities to their local and global communities.

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The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at NIU is dedicated to increasing the world's knowledge and understanding of Southeast Asia's 11 countries through academic endeavor and public outreach.

Established in 1963, CSEAS grew out of one of the first Peace Corps training programs for Southeast Asia volunteers. Since 1997, CSEAS has been designated a U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center, the only such center on campus. As such, it offers funding for Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as program funding for community outreach, K-16 teacher training and faculty support. CSEAS also actively partners with U.S. government departments, international entities and other organizations on academic and youth leadership training programs.

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At CSEAS you can explore Southeast Asia with award-winning faculty associates in anthropology, art history, history, languages and cultures, music and political science. You can learn one of five Southeast Asian languages taught at NIU: Burmese, Indonesian, Khmer, Tagalog and Thai. Our interdisciplinary program offers an undergraduate minor and a graduate certificate, in addition to generous Foreign Language and Area Studies fellowships and opportunities to study in-country. Expand your world by connecting with our internationally focused community of scholars and students.

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Commuter and Off-Campus Programs (formerly Military and Post-Traditional Student Services) serves those students who drive to campus everyday and live in local off-campus apartments. The office is part of the Center for Student Assistance and works closely with Military and Veteran Services.

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To share ceramic techniques, art, and history with the students of NIU.

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-Learn about ceramic as a medium for art
-Learn about the history of ceramics
-Participate in group events and create something with clay
-Collaborate and communicate with a group of passionate students

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CHANCE Program is to facilitate campus-wide support and provide personalized financial, academic, social and organizational guidance to students selected through NIU’s holistic admissions process to enroll in the program. CHANCE looks for characteristics such as significant activities and accomplishments, leadership potential, personal commitment and goals. CHANCE also considers extenuating circumstances beyond a student’s control, including those related to economic, educational or social issues. Students in the program strive forward despite possible limited preparation or resources to pursue higher education.

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The CGSA serves as a liaison between faculty and students of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and as an organizer of professional development, social support, and social networking.

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1. Expansion of soft skills
2. Creation of industry and academic networks
3. Collaboration and socialization with many other graduate students throughout the department and university
4. Academic and acclimation support for new and international students
5. Leadership and career skill development
6. Research collaboration and support

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NIU Chemistry Club is a student organization that hosts fun chemistry themed events throughout the academic year. These events include STEAMfest, Chem Demo, and the Research Symposium. STEAMfest is a university wide event that is intended to teach young children about the wonders of the STEAM field. We take part in this event by performing science experiments in the booths and on stage. Chem Demo is a themed experiment demonstration created by Chem Club. This event has our members participate in performing a multitude of experiments for a large audience of children. The Research Symposium is a poster presentation session where students can present their research to other students and professors. The symposium is open to any student that is involved with research and is a great opportunity for students to practice for URAD. Chem Club will also hold professional events in the near future to help students with their future careers by providing tours to industries and hosting presentations. Come to our general meetings to learn more about our events and get to know your STEAM-field peers! Located in the Faraday Penthouse, fourth floor of Faraday Hall East Building!

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