Committees

ACTIVITIES FAIR: August 29th

The Student Union sponsors an Activities Fair at the beginning of the year to allow students
of the Rensselaer community to learn about the different clubs on campus.  BSA participates
in this fair to further reach the community.
 

UMOJA/UNIDAD PICNIC: August 30th

BSA coordinates and plans ,along with the other OMSA organizations, the  UMOJA/UNIDAD
picnic, held annually, to bring together all members of the Rensselaer minority community.

Event Coordinator: Nakia Little, littln@rpi.edu and Tyrrell Ulerie, ulerit@rpi.edu

MILLION YOUTH MARCH:September 5th in NYC

In September of 1998, there will be a youth march held in Harlem, NY.  BSA
is attempting to find out more information so that we may try and take
children from the Troy community.

Event Coordinator: Muta' Ali, muhamm@rpi.edu and Patrick Saunders saundp@rpi.edu
Click here for more information
 

BLACK AWARENESS WEEK: November 6th-13th

The purpose of Black Awareness Week is to provide a solid venue, in addition to Black History Month,
through which programs involving our history and culture can be organized.  Some of the events that will be
taking place are a Libation ceremony, a Keynote speaker, an African Dance Troupe and a
Night of Free expression (similar to an open-mic night.)

Event Coordinators:  Hezena Diahn, diahnh@rpi.edu
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KWANZAA CELEBRATION, December

Kwanzaa is an African American holiday in celebration of the harvest in Africa.  Our recognition of
Kwanzaa includes a libation, feast and giving of gifts.

Event Coordinators:  Robert Cook, cookr3@rpi.edu and Maia Watkins, watkim@rpi.edu

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

BSA has traditionally participated in Psi Beta Nu's annual International Festival in which all
of the union cultural organizations gather in the union to exhibit their heritage. During this time a short
show is usually given from each organization.

Event Coordinator: LaShawnna Harris, harril2@rpi.edu and Yaa Owusu, owusuy@rpi.edu

FM DISCO/ SPRING DISCO

In the fall and spring BSA sponsors a party to be held in the RPI Union. These parties attract people
from the surrounding schools and community.

Event Coordinators:
FM Disco: Ademola Desalu, desala@rpi.edu and Tyrrell Ulerie, ulerit@rpi.edu
Click here for more info on the FM Disco
 
Spring Disco: Lynell Lacks, lacksl@rpi.edu;  LaShawnna Harris, harril2@rpi.edu; Danielle Green, greend2@rpi.edu

Both Events Saeed Coates, coates@rpi.edu

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

During this month, BSA organizes the planning of events from each organization as well as holding
many of our own.  BSA organizes the advertising of events through a Black History Month Poster, holds a
Fashion/Talent Show, and a Keynote speaker and sells Black History Month T-Shirts.

Event Coordinators: Danielle Hayden, hayded@rpi.edu and Lucia Bunting, buntil@rpi.edu
Fashion Show Coordinators: Lucia Bunting, buntil@rpi.edu and Lanna Watkins, watkil@rpi.edu
 

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Ideas In Progress

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE

BSA believes in the importance of the recognition and celebration of King Day for all in Rensselaer's community.
Therefore, we are in the process of sponsoring an event such as a film, vigil or educational workshop to honor his legacy.

Event Coordinator:  Lucia Bunting, buntil@rpi.edu
 

AFRICAN DANCE CLASS

BSA is in the process of organizing an African Dance class to be held weekly as a
way to spiritually and physically aid our membership and the RPI community.

Event Coordinator: Nakia Little, littln@rpi.edu
 

GENERAL MEMBERS FORUM

In the fall of 1998, many of the BSA leaders will be graduating.  To facilitate continuity,
BSA will be holding a forum in which the graduates will inform the membership of
past short-comings and pitfalls.  This forum will be held to establish a means for
underclassmen to see what has been going on in our community and how far we have come.

Event Coordinator: Nakia Little, littln@rpi.edu