Welcome to Diversity and Inclusion at NJIT! Learning about diversity and inlcusion is important to your campus experience. Therefore, it is our goal to provide educational events and social opportunities that allow you to meet new people, while learning about diversity and expanding your current knowledge on various identities. We work closely with all of our student clubs and organizations to ensure NJIT has a vibrant campus life. Please read through our page to learn about our upcoming events. In addition, if you'd like to get involved with our office, please send us an email.
Thank You!
Join us in celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 2018!
WEDNESDAY!
FRIDAY!
Admission $5; FREE for Members and Newark Residents (NJIT STUDENTS!)
Commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latinx fusion twist. Explore the blending of Latinx, African, American and various other cultures through a diverse range of activities referencing objects from the Museum’s collection.
Highlights:
A special live musical performance by Freestyle Music Queen, Lisa Lisa performing her classic hits, “I Wonder if I Take You Home,” “Can You Feel the Beat,” and more! Lisa Lisa performs at 7:30 pm.
Hit the dancefloor during the Fusion Dance Party with DJ Duce Martinez and DJ Millie Milz spinning the best in salsa, samba, rumba, Afro-Latin jazz, and more.
Grab a partner and learn to salsa in speed dance classes.
Participate in a hands-on cooking class preparing guacamole with a Brazilian flavor. Led by Chef Leticia Moreinos Schwartz.
Celebrate the 55th anniversary of legendary Afro-Cuban Latin jazz musician Mongo Santamaria’s album, “Watermelon Man” with a visual lecture inside our planetarium presented by iconic radio personality, Dyana Williams and collaborator/director, Brennan Williams.
Enjoy a sneak preview of the inaugural Newark Latino Film Festival.
Program also includes MakerSPACE Drop-ins (led by Jo-El Lopez) and gallery activities.
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED
All activities and performances are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsored by: PSEG Foundation and Horizon Foundation for New Jersey
