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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OMM Lab Rededication Ceremony Honors NYITCOM Founder
On December 6, NYITCOM celebrated the grand reopening and rededication of the NYITCOM Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Lab, honoring the legacy of Stanley Schiowitz, D.O., founder, chairman, and dean of NYITCOM.
Italian Student Reflects on His Student Exchange Experience
Mattia Bosio, a student from Politecnico di Milano in Italy, came to New York Tech in a student exchange program to immerse himself in a new culture and gain new insight into energy management.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
M.B.A. students and roommates Krishna Jograna and Ritika Radadiya are inseparable and inspire each other to become better businesswomen.
Student Veterans Find a Place to Call Home
Beginning with recruitment, and building a culture of belonging and offering a pathway to employment, more and more veterans are choosing New York Tech.
NYITCOM Recognized for Its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) received the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine.
Helping Students Dress for Career Success
Ribbon-cutting events on the Long Island and New York City campuses celebrated the grand opening of Tech Threads, a career closet that provides students with no-cost access to new and gently used professional clothing and accessories.