UCSB Black Student Union Newsletter

Week 5 Updates

February 06, 2023

Happy Week 5 BSU family! Please read below for Week 5 updates and more. Keep taking care of yourselves during this midterm szn!

Black Student Union News

Heart & Soul Case Sign-Ups

Get excited for our 7th annual Heart & Soul Case on February 24th from 7 PM to 9 PM!UCSB BSU’s Heart & Soul Case is the place for Black students to share their Business, Arts, or Live Expressions, aimed at embracing and celebrating the beauty and history of the Black community.Interested in performing at this year's Heart & Soul Case or know anyone that might like to perform? Please sign the interest form below.

Week 5 Winter Quarter GBM - Red Table Talk

Come through for our BSU Red Table Talk! We will be discussing a series of hot topics and controversial debates. Bring your opinions and hot takes to Santa Rosa Lounge this Tuesday at 5 PM!

Black Faculty and Staff Appreciation Ceremony

UCSB Black Student Union invites you to 'The Black Faculty and Staff Appreciation Ceremony!

We would like to personally honor UCSB Black Staff and Facultys' hard work and commitment to all students here at UCSB on February 10th from 5:00-7:00 PM in Corwin Pavilion. Thank you for creating such a supportive and resourceful environment for us. Staff and Faculty, please click the link below to RSVP.

Students! Do you have a special teacher you want to be highlighted at the ceremony? Please fill out the student questionnaire below!

We hope to see everyone there!

BSU x ABC x BGSA - Power Mapping Session for Bee Schaefer

Join us on February 9th from 5 - 7 PM in Santa Rosa Lounge for a healing space in response to the recent anti-black events that have been going on here at UCSB as well as the circumstances surrounding the mistreatment of Bee Schaefer. We will be power mapping how to move forward together.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 7thRed Table Talk - GBMTime: 5:00pm - 7:00pmPlace: Santa Rosa Lounge

Thursday, February 9thPower Mapping SessionTime: 5:00pm- 7:00pmPlace: Santa Rosa Lounge

Friday, February 10thBlack Staff and Faculty Appreciation CeremonyTime: 5:00pm - 7:00pmPlace: Corwin Pavillion

Tuesday, February 24thHeart & Soul CaseTime: 7:00pm - 9:00pmPlace: The Hub

Campus News

OBSD - Winter Black Student Forum Survey

"Calling all Black Students! Please fill out the attached survey in preparation for the Winter Quarter Black Student Forum, coming later this quarter.

This survey was created to gauge the overall health and well-being of Black Students at UCSB. Responses to this survey will not only help shape our community conversations at the Black Student Forum but will also help the OBSD better advocate for the needs of our Black Students.

Those who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle where 5 lucky students will be awarded a gift card for their participation."

UCSB MCC x OBSD - Black Flea Market

WED, FEB 22, 5:00 PM

MCC LOUNGE

Welcome to the Black Flea Market brought to you by the MCC in collaboration with the Office of Black Student Development (OBSD). This event is centered around celebrating Black magic during Black History Month. The goal is to embrace the Black community at UCSB with participation from various Black organizations, creatives, and most importantly YOU. Join us for delicious food, FREE goodies for the soul, body, mind, and spirit – music and the best of vibes.

Co-sponsors: - OBSD, BSU (Black Student Union), Alpha Phi Alpha, NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers and Scientists, EASA (East African Student Association), EOP AdCRC, NSA (Nigerian Student Association), among many others.

Stay Connected with UCSB Black Orgs

Quote of the Week

The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.

W.E.B. Du Bois

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

Best Regards,Larine OsmanBlack Student Union Communications Director, 2022-2023University of California, Santa Barbara