30 Years of Progress And Still We Rise!

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Big XII Council on Black Student Government Articles featuring all Big XII Schools in the Council Public Relations Committee: Morgan Kelsey (UT) Brenda Burt (UT) Chris Reine (KU) Kimberly Shaw (OSU)

1 Big XII Council on Black Student Government Articles featuring all Big XII Schools in the Council Public Relations Committee: Morgan Kelsey (UT) Brenda Burt (UT) Chris Reine (KU) Kimberly Shaw (OSU) Ty Scyffore (OSU) Devin Bailey (KSU) Anika Whiteman (UT) Erika Joyner (MU) Natasha Mercer (MU) Rachel Iheanacho(ISU) Destiny Poole (OU) Obi Onyeali (CU) Presented by The Public Relations Committee September 23, 2006 Fall Transitional Meeting The Public Relations Committee is proud to present to you our first newsletter of this year s delegation. We have exciting things in store for the council including: the first Council t-shirt that should be ready by the November Planning Meeting hosted by The University of Texas at Austin. The Public Relations Committee will be working hard this year to increase the attendance at the Big XII Conference on Black Student Government by advertising in various magazines including Black Enterprise, local newspapers and school newspapers on both Big XII and non-big XII Campuses. Another goal of the committee is to create a pamphlet, which would include the purpose and work of the council to be given out to future Sponsors and future attendees of the Conference. Again, we would like to welcome everyone back for another exciting year and to do great things for the Big XII Council on Black Student Government. 30 Years of Progress And Still We Rise!

2 What s going on within the Council Iowa State University September: 28 th - Fish Bowl Discussion October: 16 th - Meet and Greet with Black Professors This event provides a chance for students to get acquainted and network with Black Faculty and Staff. 23 rd - Financial Workshop BSA will bring in finance experts/professions to give advice to the BSA community on maintaining good financial standing. 28 th - Gospel Show November: 4 th - Greekfest BSA is hosting a step show and talent show. The top prize is $1000. December: 2 nd - Kwanzaa Celebration 14 th - People of Nia Ceremony This event is the Black graduation and award ceremony. Oklahoma State University Welcome Black Week Sunday, August 20th Cookout Jones Courtyard 6 pm Monday, August 21st Movie Night Tuesday, August 22nd Black Student An informational to new students on what it s like to be a minority on a predominately white campus. Wednesday, August 23rd Lights on Stillwater North Library Lawn - A night where the students and community come out and become familiar with their resources in the Stillwater area. Thursday, August 24th Pool Party Friday, August 25 th Bowling Alley Saturday, August 26th Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Party

3 Black Student Orientation 2006 Thursday, August 31 st - Black Student Orientation - An orientation of all of the Black Umbrella Organizations on campus. On this night there will be information given about each organization from that organization, along with a step show/ performance from each group. Upcoming Events: 2006 Homecoming Week forever Orange Sunday, October 15th Worship Service TBD - A worship service at a local chapel Monday, October 16th Movie Night Tuesday, October 17 th Apollo Night -A mimic of the classic Apollo show where people come to showcase their talent and there are cash prizes. Friday, October 20th Walk around/pep Rally Boone Pickens Stadium Afro-Am with Concession Stand University of Colorado Welcome Black Week *Week geared to welcoming black freshmen and transfer students to the university. *Week comprised of an Ice Cream Social, Family Feud (game night), First general BSA meeting of the year, and a meet the upper classmen barbecue X d Out Of Society *Event was to address violence that surrounds the African American community *What we did to inform the campus -Preformed a silent protest -Dressed up in all black to with black tape on our mouths to show that we are have been and are still being silenced in society. -Had a table where students sat and handed out hand bills with facts concerning the black community -Had a rally later in the day to end our silent protest to shine light on the violent that have occurred in society and what we as young black educated students can do to help so much violence. Night of Soul *The Black Student Alliance s first cultural show -Showcased music, art, historic African Americans, food, spoken word, fashion, and dancing Fall Formal *Our 16 th annual Fall Formal

4 -Entitled The Ebony Awards on Nov 18 th 2006 Retreat *BSA member retreat -will be going up to the mountains to just have fun and talk about what we can do as college students University of Kansas Mission Statement: The purpose of the Black Student Union, BSU, is to promote activities of common interest, as well as cultural and educational benefits for the African American student body. Black Student Union Week, 9/25-9/31: Meet and Greet Sing and Serve o Volunteered at community homeless shelter; provided food; gospel choir performed Freshman Action Team informational Annual Picnic Chancellor s Reception 9/21 Various minority organizations were invited to the Chancellor s house to mingle with faculty and staff Multicultural Student Success Conference 9/26 Designed to help students learn the ins and outs of succeeding in college Habitat for Humanity 9/30 Black Alumni Weekend 10/5-10/7 Networking with former Black Alumni Homecoming 10/7 Creating minority Homecoming Court with BSU, Asian American Student Union, Hispanic Association Leadership Organization, and First Nations Student Association Diversity Dialogue 10/9 Discuss homosexuality in the African American community Acquire an Acquaintance 10/21 Date auction The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Austin s Black Student Alliance is doing big things this year! Here s an idea of what we ve got going on this year: 1. X ed Out of Society September 11, 2006 a. The focus of this program was to make people more aware of conflicts within the black community and the effects of black-on-black violence. b. We did the Brown Paper Bag test to show people how we naturally segregate by skin color.

5 c. We showed parts of the documentary A Girl Like Me and discussed issues around stereotypes. d. We had a discussion about the Willie Lynch letters and black-on-black issues. 2. Speak Week September 25-29, 2006 a. This is an annual program BSA has to encourage African American students to speak to each other on campus. b. We pass out buttons to promote conversation between blacks on campus. c. During the week, we also hold a game night in an inclusive and relaxed environment so people can get to know each other better and create bonds, 3. On-going Voter Registration 4. Freshman Action Team Study Hours a. Something our Freshman Action Team is implementing is Study Hours in our X Lounge on campus every Sunday afternoon. b. Every week, it is sponsored by a different black organization on campus. c. Upperclassmen come out every week to study and support the freshmen. 5. Know Your Rights Forum a. This year we will be informing students of their constitutional rights, voting rights, and student rights. b. We plan on inviting professors and knowledgeable people to come and talk to the students. University of Missouri-Columbia Legion of Black Collegians- Black Student Government Programs/ Events The mission of The Legion is to be the leading Black voice on campus by eradicating ignorance and promoting positive change through education, motivation, and advocacy for Black students at MU. We plan to do this through many different events and activities to unite our Black community and to have a positive voice at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Here are current and upcoming events that we have here at MU: Meet and Greet o Greeting with Black Faculty/ Staff and students 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Bridging the Gap Forum o Co-program with African Student Association on relationships and issues concerning the two cultures Welcome Black BBQ o BBQ during first week of school to welcome students back and provide necessary resources to start the semester off right Racial Profiling Forum o Co-program with Black lawyers and Police Chefs in Missouri to discuss racial profiling and what every black person should know about their personal rights 10 Demands o Naming committee

6 Naming one of the buildings on campus after influential Black leader of the University of Missouri- Columbia Unity Days o Monthly Black Spirit Days Co-Programming with Umbrella Organization Participating in Homecoming o Blood Drive with American Red Cross o Central Missouri Food Bank o Performance o Building a house with Habitat for Humanity o Tiger Tango with senior citizens o Participating in Homecoming Royalty Kansas State University Black Student Union- Our mission is to build leaders and continual knowledge. Our theme is, Black by Popular Demand. To accomplish this we want to focus on freshman retention, have many activities involving our students in order to build these leaders. Previous 8/26/06 Welcome Back Barbeque Many of organizations on our campus came out with tables with their information about their organizations. At this event everyone mixed and mingled while eating. 8/26/06 BSU Party Everybody came out to have a good time at our K-State Student Union. 9/12/06 CES Resume Workshop Upcoming Events 10/7/06 BSU Tailgating Event 10/12/06 BSU Represent Day- The umbrella organizations come out to show off their purposes. 10/22/06 Spirit Banner 10/23/06 Sidewalk Chalk 10/24/06 Paint the Ville and Mr. and Mrs. BSU 10/25/06 Pant the Chant- This is an event where many organizations compete with a chant and the winner is recognized. 10/28/06 Parade with a BSU Float 11/7/06 Dining Etiquette- This is to prepare our students for the Big XII Council. 11/28/06 Kwanzaa Celebration with different events University of Oklahoma Mission Statement The mission of the University of Oklahoma Black Student Association is to serve as the primary source for information regarding African American students at the University of Oklahoma; to serve as a forum for discussing issues that are vital to the general welfare of its members; to serve as a positive role model for, but not limited to, the African American community at the University of Oklahoma; to promote interaction and communication amongst the African American students and between the various communities at the University of Oklahoma.

7 Upcoming Events: Ebony Homecoming Thanksgiving Dinner Over 20 black organizations, other cultural organizations, the Black Alumni Society, OU faculty/staff, and the community celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner before the holidays. Miss Black OU Scholarship Pageant This annual pageant, comprised of the best and the brightest African American females at OU, strives to promote academic achievement, involvement, scholarship, and talent throughout the African American community. Each contestant competes to win the crown of Miss Black OU, in order to go on and participate in the local and state Oklahoma pageants. The winner is also awarded a financial scholarship, along with other non-monetary amenities. The second and third place contestants also receive condensed supplemental packages relative to their rank. HIgh School Day High School Day is a recruitment effort of OU BSA in an attempt to increase diversity on campus. In this attempt, prospective high school juniors and seniors, primarily of low income neighborhoods, are bought to the university and informed of the opportunities available to them inall aspects of campus life. These include, but are not limited to: academic excellence, admission requirements, financial aid, social and leadership opportunities, etc. BSA/NPHC Stompdown Stompdown is a Greek competition that attracts over four thousand people from the Big XII region. This is the largest student-run program on OU's campus behind the community service function called, The BIG Event. There are first, second, and third place prizes in both the sorority and fraternity division. Welcome Black Mixer Happening during move-in weekend, the black community at the University of Oklahoma gets together for refreshments and conversation to welcome everyone back to OU for the academic year. African-American Student Orientation Welcomes incoming freshmen to OU and gets them oriented with the campus and acquainted with campus leaders, student leaders, upperclassmen, and AFAM faculty. Executive Council Retreat A weekend that includes: plans of actions to fulfill, structuring the annual events and activities for the year, delegating specific tasks to be completed, and assigning individual and executive council responsibilities for the upcoming year. Additionally, it allows the members of executive council to successfully work together and effectively carry out business. On One Accord An annual event that allows students from diverse cultures to come together, interact, and receive valuable information from student organizations, departments, and colleges that are present. Representatives answer questions and distribute information. The event also

8 includes: inflatable games, food and beverages, basketball/spades/dominoes tournaments, music, and a literary contest. X d Out of Society Nonviolence Campaign OUPD s Chief of Police came to one of OU BSA s General Assembly meetings and discussed nonviolence issues with students. OU BSA released statistics about violence in the black community; discussed ideas to incite change and progress. Show-n-Tell This program is a recruiting tool for the organizations that fulfill the social missions of the black community. The many umbrella organizations of OU BSA and NPHC are showcased during this program. It allows the students to be exposed to all of the organizations at one time. State of Our Community A new event to the campus, State of Our Community was a discussion panel of black student leaders, AFAM faculty, and OU black alum. Topics of discussion included: bridging the divide between the Africans and the African-Americans at OU, black love and aesthetics, entrepreneurship, leadership, academics, stereotypes, and history. Public Relations Committee

9 Thank you Council for another great meeting. See everyone in Texas in Novermber!!! Big XII Council Executive Board Chair Abdul Yahaya (KSU) Vice Chair Cory Cox (OSU) Secretary Morgan Kelsey (UT) Treasurer Brittney Hodges (NU) Assistant Treasurer: Dexter Combs (OSU) Parliamentarian Josh Criswell (KSU) Advisor Mrs. Brenda Burt (UT)

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