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Looking to find community? The Graduate Student Organization Series features profiles of social, professional, and affinity groups for graduate students to help you expand your personal and professional communities. This article features the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA). Read on to find out how you can get involved!
Looking to find community? The Graduate Student Organization Series features profiles of social, professional, and affinity groups for graduate students.
This article features the the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA).
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MISSION The Black Graduate Student Association at UC Santa Barbara (BGSA) provides social resources and academic support to meet the needs of Black graduate students. BGSA is committed to mentorship, research, and service while also focusing on an inclusive environment where all students at UCSB can thrive.
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ACTIVITIES BGSA's most common events are General Body Meetings, where members come together to socialize, share ideas, and discuss what BGSA members need from each other. Overall, BGSA activities usually fall into one or more of three types:
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED BGSA meets biweekly (every other week) during the school year, with occasional additional events during the school year and summer. Stay up to date on meeting times through the BGSA website, social media, and email list (listed below). Send a note to bgsa.ucsb@gmail.com to sign up for the email list! |
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MEET THE BOARD mariah webber: President Azi Jackson: Vice President Jacquelyn Chin: Secretary Felicity Stone-Richards: Treasurer Timnit Kefela: Outreach Chair megan spencer: Community Service Chair Jordan Victorian: Social Media Chair
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