APCDIA Upcoming Events
Velada LatinX Graduation
Friday December 12, 2025
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Main Campus, Alumni Hall
La Velada is a celebration of culture, family, joy, and academic achievement. While it centers Latinx experiences and traditions, all students are welcome to participate if you feel connected to the community through your identity, family, language, culture, friendships, or lived experiences.
Whether you identify as Latinx, are part of a Latinx family, grew up in Latinx communities, or simply feel that this space reflects your story, this celebration is for you. Your presence matters.
Register for La Velada Latinx Graduation Celebration by Sunday, December 7, 2025:
https://forms.gle/65b6rRVezEdouMWK7
Women's History Month Themed Art Contest
Monday December 1 - Monday February 2, 2026 (Open Call)
Monday March 2 - Tuesday March 31, 2026 (Exhibition)
Main Campus, Pedroso Center, B159
Calling all NEIU Art + Design students! Submit your works on paper and sculpture by Feb. 2, 2026 to be included in the Women's History Month exhibition at the Pedroso Center from March 2-31, 2026.
The 2026 theme for Women's History Month is "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future," which celebrates women's leadership in environmentalism, economic justice and community resilience to create a more sustainable world. All Women’s History Month themed art media will be accepted for this exhibition, which will feature NEIU President, Katrina E. Bell-Jordan as a juror.
First prize is $200, second prize is $150 and third prize is a $100 dollar gift card for BLICK Art Materials.
Submit artwork via the Women's History Month Juried Open Call Google Form by Feb. 2 at 11:59 p.m. and drop your artwork off at the Pedroso Center from Feb. 17-19. Winners will be announced at the end of March. Exhibitors can pick up artwork from April 6-8, 2026.
