Northern Illinois University
Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

January 22-23, 2027

In collaboration with the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and NIU Athletics, POWER is an amazing and high-energy gathering of student advocates where they learn together about organizing and collective action. The organizers brought in reflect the diversity of Huskies and it's truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

The goal of POWER is for student advocates to create spaces strategically and effectively for intentional and culturally specific planning focused on coalition building while allowing participants to work as allies and collaborators.

Earn Course Credit

You'll have the opportunity to earn three credits for POWER if you choose to opt into NNGO 392: Organizing for Social Action course.

Course description: social problem analysis and organizing skills for societal change. Approaches to solving social problems other than those encompassed within conventional social, economic, and governmental programs. Strategies of community organizations and social protest movements.

POWER Outcomes

• PERIOD Project
• Employment for all on-campus
• Collaborations between student leaders
• Petition for an Indigenous/Native Center
• Increased accessibility
• Campaigns to end hunger on campus
• Safety in our classrooms