UCSB Black Student Union Newsletter

Week 3 Updates

April 17, 2023

Happy Week 3 BSU Family! Please read below for Week 3 updates and more. We are so excited about all the amazing upcoming events that we have in store for you 🫶🏽!!

Black Student Union News

Week 3 GBM - Movie Night

Join us TOMORROW from 5-7 PM in Santa Rosa lounge for a screening of "Night School". Ice cream will be provided for all, and you are more than welcome to bring any snacks or blankets as well!

BSU Board Applications

BSU executive board applications for the 2023-2024 school year are open! All students within the community are more than welcome and encouraged to apply. If you seek to build a strong community for Black students while being an advocate for our students, applying for the board might be the perfect choice for you! The deadline to submit an application is this Sunday, April 23rd, by 11:59 PM!

OBSD Power Point Party

Join OBSD and RCSGD for a powerpoint party this Thursday, April 20th from 5-7 PM in the Santa Rosa Lounge. There will be food, face masks, and awesome giveaways!

OBSD Is Hiring

Reminder! Applications to intern and work for OBSD are open for the 2023-2024 academic year are still open! All interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to Elroy Pinks at the email below by April 20th! Email

Campus Events

Baazar

The Middle Eastern North African South Asian Resource Center and the MCC invite you to a day of celebration as they highlight their rich and beautiful culture on Friday, April 21st, from 6-8 PM. There will be many festivities to engage in, great food, free self-care goodies, and many businesses, organizations and artists to support!

OSC's CalFresh Enrollment Party

ONDAS Student Center warmly invites you to the CalFresh Enrollment Party this Thursday, April 20th at the Kerr Hall Room 1150 from 2-4 PM. You'll be able to apply for CalFresh if you don't have it already, and could even be eligible for up to $281 a month in grocery benefits!

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 18th"Night School" Screening GBMTime: 5 PM - 7 PMPlace: Santa Rosa Lounge

Thursday, April 20th CalFresh Enrollment Party Time: 2 PM - 4 PMPlace: Kerr Hall 1150

Thursday, April 20th OBSD Powerpoint Party Time: 5 PM - 7 PMPlace: Santa Rosa Lounge

Friday, April 21th BaazarTime: 6 PM - 8 PMPlace: MCC

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Quote of the Week

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

Nelson Mandela

And as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Best Regards,Mikaila AinsworthBlack Student Union Communications Intern, 2022-2023University of California, Santa Barbara