Huskies United 2024 has ended, but you can still make your gift here.
Asian American Resource Center

As a unit of the Division of Academic Affairs, the Asian American Resource Center (commonly known as the AARC) supports the mission and vision of Northern Illinois University to promote excellence and engagement in teaching and learning, research and scholarship, creativity and artistry and outreach and service.

 

Mission

The AARC creates an inclusive environment where Asian American students cultivate a strong sense of community at NIU, and where campus and community partners collaborate to raise awareness about the rich cultural heritage of Asian Americans. The Asian American Resource Center provides:

  • Student-centered services
  • Student learning opportunities
  • Leadership development
  • Student organizational advisement
  • Educational/cultural programs


Your help will support our following programs and initiatives at the AARC:

Peer Mentor Program

This program will provide a sense of belonging, connection to ethnic identity, and support the academic success of AAPI first-year students. Asian American students are underrepresented at NIU. Incoming students need support to transition successfully to college. The model minority often ascribed to AAPI students incorrectly portrays that they do not need support resources. The AARC will support enhanced training programs to equip mentors with skills and competencies to support incoming students throughout the year. 

Weekly Retention Initiative for NIU AAPI Students

Current programming needs to expand to wider–campus audiences to meet the recommendations of AAPI students, staff, and faculty. High-impact speakers, alumni, and faculty will present campus-wide events supporting AAPI culture and heritage, history, and social justice issues in collaboration with campus partners. 

Academic Success Initiative

Boey Honors Program and AAPI Graduation Recognition for recognizing and acknowledging the achievement of NIU AAPI students. These programs follow best practices that other diversity and cultural resource centers offer. To provide equitable services and resources, the Asian American Resource Center provides these academic support services to recognize, support, and celebrate the achievement of AAPI students at Northern Illinois University.

$25,000
Huskies United Plus 1 Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 2,415 total gifts to any area made during Huskies United to beat last years total, a $25,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
Completed
$50,000
Huskies United Leadership Donor Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 50 Leadership Society level gifts of $1,000 or more are made during Huskies United, a $50,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$6,400
NIU Alumni Association Board Volunteer Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of the NIU Alumni Association Board, when 400 NIU volunteers make their gift to any area during Huskies United, a $6,400 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
Completed
$150,000
Huskies United Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of an alumnus who cares about the future of NIU and its students, when 1,500 total gifts to any area are made during Huskies United, a $150,000 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
$6,400
NIU Alumni Association Board Young Alumni Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of the NIU Alumni Association Board, when 100 young alumni donors make their gift to any area during Huskies United, a $6,400 gift to support the Northern Fund will be unlocked into our totals.
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Success!
Huskies United Hourly Challenge
First donor each hour of Huskies United will receive an additional $50 to the area of their gift.
Completed
See what people are sharing about Huskies United 2024!
Don't forget to share!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at northernfund@niu.edu.