Learning About Us

The Black Student Union seeks to foster a better understanding of what it means to be Black in the membership, campus, and community.

The Black Book Club - "Nija"
Nija is open to all to attend. Meetings are held each week in the African American Cultural Center from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Each week members of the Nija group read from selected reading and come prepared to discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the readings.

Community Work - Academic Credit
The BSU in conjunction with the Institute for Reseach on Race & Public Policy have developed a course in community development and leadership. Student recieve academic credit for community work and selected readings on community development and leadership development.

Mojos' Pen
Mojos Pen is a open-mic venue where people from the campus and community are welcome to come share and recieve thoughtful spoken word poetry. The host of the event is David Stovall a memeber of the College of Education faculty. His specialization is in Critical Race Theory and Educational Policy. Between the poets and the commentary critical learning is enevitable.