UCSB Black Student Union Newsletter

Week 8 Updates

May 23, 2023

Happy Week 8 BSU Family! Spring Quarter is flying by! There are so many fun events coming up, and we are so excited for you to experience them! Please read below for Week 8 updates and more.

Black Student Union News

Week 8 GBM

Join us THIS TUESDAY for a BSU-style SPELLING BEE at Santa Rosa lounge at 5 PM. This is an event you do NOT want to miss!

Melanin Gala Tickets

With Melanin Gala approaching fast, be sure to buy your tickets for the dance! (FINAL) Wave 4 tickets are now on sale for $10! Use the link below to purchase your tickets.

BSU 2023-2024 Board Elections

Attention Black students! In order to vote for the people that you want to represent the Black student body on next year's BSU Board, you must fill out the ballot recipient interest form. You will be sent a ballot via email, and will have a week to complete it!

Black Block Party

If you're looking for a great way to experience, embrace, and honor black culture, join BSU on Saturday, May 27th for the Black Block Party from 1 - 6 PM!

Black Grad Presentation

Black Graduates! Please be on the lookout for an email from Kylah Jordan regarding completing the Black Grad presentation and T-Shirt Voting.You're almost there, graduates!

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 23rdBSU Spelling BeeTime: 5 PM - 7 PMPlace: Santa Rosa Lounge

Friday, May 26th Melanin GalaTime: Doors open @ 7 PMPlace: Corwin Pavilion

Saturday, May 27th Black Block PartyTime: 1- PM - 6 PMPlace: People's Park

Stay Connected with UCSB Black Orgs

Quote of the Week

Black love is a form of resistance against a system that tries to tear us apart.

Cornel West

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