They hoped to persuade the administration to concede to their demands for increased admissions and financial aid ,
In May 1968 , Northwestern 's black students organized a sit - in in of the university Bursar 's office to advocate for better race relations on campus .
Northwestern hoped to persuade the administration to concede to Northwestern 's demands for increased admissions and financial aid ,
In May 1968 , Northwestern 's black students organized a sit - in in of the university Bursar 's office to advocate for better race relations on campus .