Glad you asked! Frequently asked questions
Q: When was the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center dedicated?
A: The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, in its current state, was dedicated on January 18, 2002 in honor of the first African-American male and female to graduate from Indiana University.
A: The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, in its current state, was dedicated on January 18, 2002 in honor of the first African-American male and female to graduate from Indiana University.
Q: How many different locations has the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center had before entering into its current facility?
A: The center has had a total of 3 locations prior into moving into the current facility,
A: The center has had a total of 3 locations prior into moving into the current facility,
- The Black House (its original name): 1968
- The Black Culture Center: 1972
- The African American Culture Center: 1997
Q: When did we have our largest graduating class of Blacks at Indiana University?
A: The largest amount of African Americans to graduate from Indiana University was 310, a total of 3.6% of the graduating population, which occurred in 2006.
A: The largest amount of African Americans to graduate from Indiana University was 310, a total of 3.6% of the graduating population, which occurred in 2006.
Q: What is the percentage of Blacks attending Indiana University-Bloomington currently?
A: At the present time, African Americans make up 4.4% of the undergraduate student population, 3.9% of the graduate student population, and 4.3% of the overall population of the university.
A: At the present time, African Americans make up 4.4% of the undergraduate student population, 3.9% of the graduate student population, and 4.3% of the overall population of the university.
Q: When is graduation?
A: Graduation takes place on the Saturday of finals week, with Black Congratulatory Ceremony (formerly Black Graduation) taking place on the Friday of finals week each semester. The ceremonies for this year are:
For more information on Black Congratulatory Ceremony, please contact the Vice Presidents Office for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs at (812) 856-5700.
A: Graduation takes place on the Saturday of finals week, with Black Congratulatory Ceremony (formerly Black Graduation) taking place on the Friday of finals week each semester. The ceremonies for this year are:
- Friday, December 14, 2007: Winter Black Congratulatory Ceremony
- Saturday, December 15, 2007: Winter University Graduation
- Friday, May 2, 2008: Spring Black Congratulatory Ceremony
- Saturday, May 3, 2008: Spring University Graduation
- Friday, May 8, 2009: Spring Black Congratulatory Ceremony
- Saturday, May 9, 2008: Spring University Graduation
For more information on Black Congratulatory Ceremony, please contact the Vice Presidents Office for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs at (812) 856-5700.
Q: What career opportunities are available at the Neal-Marshall Cultural Center?
A: The N-MBCC graduate assistants work on a range of programs and events. They are supervised by the Director of the Center and average 18-20 hours per week. This includes evening programs, conference attendance, writing and editing, working with undergraduate students and planning and executing pograms. Several skills are extremely useful. In addition to having superb computer skills, the successful applicant(s) must possess excellent communication skills--both oral and written. The best applicants are those whose knowledge of Africana history and culture has been nourished with academic and/or real-world pursuits. Preference will be given to work study eligible IU graduate students.
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A: The N-MBCC graduate assistants work on a range of programs and events. They are supervised by the Director of the Center and average 18-20 hours per week. This includes evening programs, conference attendance, writing and editing, working with undergraduate students and planning and executing pograms. Several skills are extremely useful. In addition to having superb computer skills, the successful applicant(s) must possess excellent communication skills--both oral and written. The best applicants are those whose knowledge of Africana history and culture has been nourished with academic and/or real-world pursuits. Preference will be given to work study eligible IU graduate students.
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Q: Are there meeting spaces for groups to come and hold mass meetings and study groups?
A: Yes, there are several locations in the building where organizations can hold mass meetings as well as study sessions. Please refer to the instructions for reserving those spaces found in the Room Reservations tab. You may also opt to study in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library, which is found on the first floor of our building or in our lounge, which is found on the second floor.
A: Yes, there are several locations in the building where organizations can hold mass meetings as well as study sessions. Please refer to the instructions for reserving those spaces found in the Room Reservations tab. You may also opt to study in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library, which is found on the first floor of our building or in our lounge, which is found on the second floor.
Q: What offices/organizations are housed within the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center?
A: The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center houses the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library, the African American Arts Institute, the Office for Diversity Education, as well as office space for black student organizations.
A: The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center houses the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library, the African American Arts Institute, the Office for Diversity Education, as well as office space for black student organizations.
Q: Are your programs open to all students on the IU-Bloomington campus?
A: Each event that the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center hosts is open to all students on the IU-Bloomington campus and Bloomington community. Our goal is not only to enhance the knowledge of African Americans about our rich history, but all individuals that make up our community here on this campus and our surroundings.
A: Each event that the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center hosts is open to all students on the IU-Bloomington campus and Bloomington community. Our goal is not only to enhance the knowledge of African Americans about our rich history, but all individuals that make up our community here on this campus and our surroundings.
Q: I would really like to get involved on campus with some of the student organizations on campus, but I don’t about any of them. Where can I find that information?
A: If you go to the tab entitled Black Student Organizations, you will find a list of all Black Student Organizations here on campus. For more information on each of these organizations, contact the designated persons under each of their organization name and someone will get back with you as soon as they possibly can.
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A: If you go to the tab entitled Black Student Organizations, you will find a list of all Black Student Organizations here on campus. For more information on each of these organizations, contact the designated persons under each of their organization name and someone will get back with you as soon as they possibly can.
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