The NDSU Division of Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach and the North Dakota Autism Center will host “The Rhythm of Autism,” scheduled for Sunday, April 3, at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Room. In observance of April as National Autism Month, the university will host a live performance by 50 Tyson.

The evening will feature 40-minute performance by 50 Tyson, with additional performances by Hudson Records recording artists Swirve, Nerdy Star and Monique Moy. The evening also will include a never-before-allowed open question and answer session with 50 Tyson. 

50 Tyson is a young music performer with autism from Minneapolis, who took the Internet by storm with more than 40 million online views of his music videos. 50 Tyson has been featured on BET, Billboard and MTV, and covered in stories from many major media outlets.

50 Tyson is often considered a testament to what can be achieved with heart and determination even when faced with impairment such as autism.

NDSU invites the general public and the greater autism community to attend in support of raising awareness for autism, while celebrating accomplishments within our communities. Local agencies that serve people with autism also are invited to sponsor informational tables at the event.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the NDSU Equity and Diversity Center at 231-5728.