Dance studios occupy space in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, where many other activities take place every year.
Resource Centers
The Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies takes pride in its affiliated centers of creative activity and the opportunity those resources offer to students of the arts, culture, and film in the African American and diasporic context. Whether students choose to take classes, pursue research, or attend performances through one of the centers, they can be sure of a memorable experience that will enhance both their lives and their learning.
African American Arts Institute
Founded in 1974, the African American Arts Institute (AAAI) - comprising the African American Dance Company, the
African American Choral Ensemble, and the IU Soul Revue - is not only affiliated with AAADS, but also is one of
the premier university performing arts programs in the nation.
Black Film
Center/Archive
The Black Film Center/Archive (BFC/A),a unit in the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, is a repository of films and related
materials by and about African Americans. Included are films that have substantial participation by African Americans
as writers, actors, producers, directors, musicians, and consultants, as well as those that depict some aspect
of black experience.
Archives of African American Music & Culture
Established in 1991 in affiliation with the department, the Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC)
is a repository of materials covering various musical idioms and cultural expressions from the post-World War II era.
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
A division of the Office of Academic Support and Diversity, the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center offers
high-quality educational, cultural, and social programs that enhance student development and success. In addition
to an auditorium/banquet hall, the center provides space for classes, performances, and exhibits and is home
to an extensive library.
Office of Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) serves as a primary advocate for students of color and works to ensure
that their needs are acknowledged, understood, and met. OMA helps to facilitate the academic life of students of
color, to promote an environment for celebrating and sustaining the cultural heritage of various groups, and to
develop and encourage programming related to diversity issues.
Commission on Multicultural Understanding
The Commission on Multicultural Understanding (COMU) uses committees made up of students, staff, and faculty to
enhance the campus climate through education and increased communication on issues of oppression; to gather
information and encourage activities that increase awareness and understanding of racism and other forms of
oppression; and to promote greater communication on campus among all persons, regardless of race, age, religion,
ability, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status.
Hudson & Holland Scholars Programs
The Hudson and Holland Scholars Programs recruit and help retain students with outstanding records of academic achievement,
strong leadership experiences, and a commitment to social justice, and includes students from underrepresented minority
backgrounds whose presence will enhance the learning environment through increased cultural diversity at Indiana University.
The programs are designed to promote academic excellence through innovative merit-based scholarships, personalized academic
advising and mentoring, leadership and career development seminars, and social/cultural activities.
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