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Niagara Joins National Anti-Violence Campaign

March 27, 2013  |  Announcements, Campus Events, Community Outreach, MISA, Students

Niagara University will be hosting events April 2-5 in conjunction with “Enough is Enough,” a national campaign focused on stemming violence in society. The “Enough is Enough” campaign is coordinated across the country by NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The campaign grew out of a call to action... Read on →

Saxophonist Vernon James

Niagara University Celebrates Black History Month

February 1, 2013  |  Announcements, Faculty, MISA

Throughout February, Niagara University will celebrate Black History Month, an annual tradition that recognizes the achievements and contributions of African-Americans. Below are the scheduled events: The N-Word: There’s No “N: in Hip Hop Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Gallagher Center Multi-purpose Room A panel discussion will take place, discussing the use of the... Read on →

The Rev. Dr. Derek Barber King Sr., the nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spoke about how “Kingian” (non-violent) principles employed by his uncle more than 40 years ago still apply today.

Appearance by Martin Luther King’s Nephew Highlights MLK Day Activities at NU

January 17, 2012  |  MISA

To commemorate a day devoted to one of the most important American civil rights icons, Niagara University brought in a special person with a special message.Derek Barber King Sr., the nephew of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., presented the keynote address Monday — the 26th anniversary of the first... Read on →

NU to Welcome Acclaimed Musician Wendell Rivera

March 25, 2009  |  Campus Events, College of Arts & Sciences, MISA, Modern and Classical Langauges

Award-winning percussionist Wendell Rivera will present a free program for the community on April 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lower level of the Gallagher Center on Niagara University’s campus. The event is sponsored by the university’s department of modern and classical languages, the Latin American... Read on →