Archives/1. Administrative
Record Group Term
Identifier: Archives/1
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Department of African American Studies records
Collection
Identifier: A118
Overview
The Department of Afro-American Studies was created in 1973 by the College of Liberal Arts in response to the demands of Northeastern's African American students and a nation-wide trend towards the foundation of ethnic studies departments. During the 1970s, the Department worked to establish itself and appeal to a wide range of student interests by offering classes on the African American experience in literature, art, music, history, politics, and film. The Department worked co-operatively...
Dates:
1972-2009
University Honors Program records
Collection
Identifier: A088
Overview
The University Honors Program was established on a university-wide basis in 1986 in order to attract and retain the brightest students to Northeastern University. Honors students take several honors courses and have access to cultural events, conferences, internships, and other opportunities. To receive the College Honors Project Distinction (upon completion of the project) or the University Honors Program Distinction (upon completion of the project and six honors courses, including one...
Dates:
1981-2006; Majority of material found within 1997-2005