Carruthers Center 60th Anniversary Events
Celebrating 60 Years of Culture, Community and Scholarship
Join us to commemorate a monumental milestone: the 60th anniversary of the Jacob H. Carruthers Center!
The Carruthers Center, a beacon of cultural preservation, academic excellence and community-driven activism, invites the University community and general public to a month-long celebration filled with free events.
All anniversary events are hosted at the Carruthers Center, 700 East Oakwood Boulevard in Chicago. Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us!
Featured Events
Great Black Music Kick-Off
Tuesday, Sept. 1
7-9 p.m.
Kick off the Carruthers Center’s anniversary month with a powerful musical celebration featuring the legendary Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.
Great Black Music Kick-Off RSVP
Carruthers Fun Fair
Saturday, Sept. 19
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bring the whole family out for a day of community, joy, laughter, food and activities. Everyone is welcomed "home" at the Carruthers Center.
Carruthers Lecture
Tuesday, Sept. 29
7-9 p.m.
Kamau Rashid, Ph.D., will discuss his book “Jacob H. Carruthers and the Restoration of an African Worldview: Finding Our Way through the Desert” for the 60th anniversary lecture event.
Carruthers Alumni Weekend
Alumni Mixer and Award Ceremony
Thursday, Oct. 8
6-9 p.m.
Carruthers Alumni Brunch
Saturday, Oct. 10
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Reconnect, network and celebrate the incredible achievements of NEIU Carruthers Center alumni who continue to impact the community.
Carruthers Alumni Weekend RSVP
Be Part of the Legacy
Whether you are a longtime supporter, a proud alum or a neighbor looking to connect, you’re invited to celebrate the legacy of the Carruthers Center — where we’ve been and where we are going.
Contact Us
If you have questions, please contact the Carruthers Center at (773) 268-7500 or ccics@neiu.edu.