Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a ban on book bans into law last June to protect libraries’ freedom in choosing their own materials. But, some advocates of literary freedom have since raised concerns about possible unintended consequences surrounding the First Amendment and librarian safety. The law, House Bill 2789, officially went into effect on Jan..
Multicultural Student Affairs is preparing for its second year of virtual affinity-based ceremonies for graduating seniors within LGBTQ+ communities and communities of color.
This year is a continuation from last year’s programming, when MSA had to transition from in-person End-of-Year Celebrations to virtual ceremonies after the campus closed to students due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual ceremonies will begin with the JubilAsian Senior Send-Off on May 28, followed by a June 3 Native American and Indigenous Community Celebration, which will also host a virtual watch party. On June 8, MSA will facilitate the Lavender Graduation, followed by The JOY: NU’s Black Congratulatory on June 9, Then, the two weeks of graduation celebrations will conclude with the Latinx Congratulatory on June 10.