Celebrate Black History Month 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 New York Tech’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.
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Re-envisioning Our University’s Libraries
Millie González, M.L.I.S, M.B.A., has joined New York Tech as the first dean of libraries.
Black History Month: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future
For Black History Month, student Mohit Rahul Gandhi reflects on the commemorative month’s origins, incorporating Black history in education, and the importance of representation.
Harper Named a Black Trailblazer by City & State
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Medical Officer Brian Harper, M.D., M.P.H., is included in the inaugural Black Trailblazers list introduced by City & State New York.
Celebrate Black History Month 2025
New York Tech celebrates Black History Month with a series of events.
From Paper to Presentation
School of Architecture and Design students have built an exhibition that brings to life the research featured in a recently released book by Teaching Assistant Professor of Architecture Evan Shieh, M. AUD.
Students Get the 411 in Data 101
Students in fall 2024’s Data 101 class sections partnered with CommuterLink to study student commuting habits across the Long Island and New York City campuses and propose potential solutions to challenges.