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After the Storm: Human Rights in the Wake of Katrina

17 Nov
by NCDC, posted in News   |  4 Comments

NUCHR and NCDC’s ULRPI present a dynamic panel covering the potential human rights offenses that occurred in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, in light of the hurricane’s Fifth Year Anniversary.

On Mon, Nov 22 at 7pm in Annenberg G21, join us for refreshments and a discussion with panelists:
Abe Louise Young, an activist and founder of New Orleans Disaster Oral History Project. Jordan Flaherty, a journalist and racial-justice activist. Kimberly Gray, a civil and environmental engineer. Donald Haider, a Kellogg Professor and authority on economic development. Robert L. Murphy, a doctor and public health expert. Galya Ruffer, director of the NU International Studies Program.

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Learn How to Change the World (and Eat Free Dinner)

15 Nov
by NCDC, posted in News   |  3 Comments

Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/2f7sly3

Meet the real Cleve Jones, as seen in the movie “Milk”

02 Nov
by NCDC, posted in News   |  6 Comments


Cleve Jones is a famous activist known most for founding the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and his work as historical consultant and as the basis for a character in the recent movie, “Milk” about gay rights leader Harvey Milk. He was also a lead organizer of the National Equality march last October. Today, Cleve works to strengthen the growing coalition between the Labor Movement and the LGBT community. His campaign, “Sleep with the right people,” encourages LGBT travelers and event planners to use hotels that respect the rights of their workers.

FREE tickets will be available at the Norris Box Office starting Friday, November 5th.

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Living Wage Poll

01 Nov
by NCDC, posted in News   |  4 Comments

Vote for a Living Wage as a Campus Priority!  Kinda awesome….

www.nucampusbrainstorm.com

Also, come get involved at the ALL CAMPAIGN MEETING, Wednesday, from 7-9pm!  Norris….somewhere TBD.

Project Pumpkin

12 Oct
by NCDC, posted in News   |  2 Comments

The deadline for Booths Applications has been EXTENDED to Wednesday, October 27! More info on the Special Events page!

Student groups: Project Pumpkin 2010 Booth Application

Wanna chaperone? Do it in 2 minutes or less!

1) Read the info sheet
2) Take the mandatory quiz: http://tinyurl.com/projectpumpkinquiz
3) Attend Project Pumpkin on Thurs, October 28th from 4-7pm!

Welcome to the new NCDC website!

22 Jan
by NCDC, posted in News   |  7 Comments

Thanks for visiting the new website!! We hope you find it more user-friendly and helpful in finding meaningful opportunities to get involved!! Please email ncdc@u.northwestern.edu if you have any questions or feedback!!

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