Black Student Union (BSU) Archive

  • Nominations Open for Nate Thomas Award

    Nominations Open for Nate Thomas Award

    Celebrate the excellence, resilience, and achievements within our Black and Latino student community, as well as the faculty and staff who support and uplift them, at Illinois Tech! Nominations are open for the Nate Thomas Award, which will be given out in a ceremony on Friday, December 6.

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  • You’re Invited: Cinderella Winter Ball on Tuesday, November 26

    You’re Invited: Cinderella Winter Ball on Tuesday, November 26

    Inspired by the iconic 1997 version of Cinderella with Brandy, join us for a night filled with glamour, music, and unforgettable memories! RSVP to secure your spot at this enchanting event Tuesday, November 26, at the MTCC Ballroom.

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  • Next General Body Meeting of the Black Student Union Will Be Wednesday, November 20

    Next General Body Meeting of the Black Student Union Will Be Wednesday, November 20

    Join us on Wednesday, November 20, for an engaging discussion, updates on upcoming events, and a chance to connect with fellow members. Let’s continue to build community, share ideas, and make an impact together.

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  • Come to Epic Game Night at The Bog This Saturday

    Come to Epic Game Night at The Bog This Saturday

    Join us for The Game Plan — an epic gaming night hosted by BSU, the Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and the Black Student Athletic Association at 2–4 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, at The Bog, Hermann Hall.

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  • Black Student Union Throwing Pajama Jam This Thursday Night

    Black Student Union Throwing Pajama Jam This Thursday Night

    Get ready to throw it back at the BSU Pajama Jam — House Party 2 style! Come through in your best 90s-inspired pajamas and join us the night of Thursday, November 14, at P-Club at MTCC, for a night full of music, dancing, and pure vibes!

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  • Black Student Union Hosting Political Education on Rehabilitation vs. Debilitation on Monday, October 28

    Black Student Union Hosting Political Education on Rehabilitation vs. Debilitation on Monday, October 28

    The Black Student Union (BSU) at Illinois Institute of Technology is proud to host a Political Education session focusing on the theme "Rehabilitation vs. Debilitation" within the criminal justice system. This event on Monday, October 28, will explore the tension between punitive approaches and rehabilitative alternatives, examining how incarceration often results in long-term harm for individuals and communities, particularly Black and Brown populations.

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  • Black Student Union General Body Meeting Is September 25

    Black Student Union General Body Meeting Is September 25

    Join us for the Black Student Union's second General Body Meeting on Wednesday, September 25. We'll be diving into a powerful discussion on the diaspora of Black people, exploring our shared experiences, diverse cultures, and how we can continue to build unity within our community.

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  • Attend Black Student Union’s Emergence of Love Event

    Attend Black Student Union’s Emergence of Love Event

    Black Student Union is hosting an event called Emergence of Love from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at McCormick Tribune Campus Center. The Emergence of Love serves as a transformative resource hub dedicated to addressing a myriad of challenges faced by students and communities in Chicago. With an intentional focus on holistic well-being, empowerment, and countering systemic oppression, this initiative provides a comprehensive array of resources to uplift marginalized communities. The event includes grocers, food, a panel about humanizing people of color and a fashion show called Element X.

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  • All Women Invited to No Shade, All Tea on March 30

    All Women Invited to No Shade, All Tea on March 30

    No Shade, All Tea is a groundbreaking and immersive dinner experience designed to create an inclusive space for women of color to engage in open, honest, and solution-oriented discussions hosted by Illinois Tech's Black Student Union, Healthy Hood Chicago, and the Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. This experience is aimed at addressing and dismantling the taboos, standards, and challenges faced by women of color from marginalized communities.

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  • Celebrate Black Culture at Princess Tiana Sneaker Ball on February 29

    Celebrate Black Culture at Princess Tiana Sneaker Ball on February 29

    The Black Student Union presents the Princess Tiana Sneaker Ball, taking place on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 7–11 p.m. in the Hermann Hall Ballroom. The Princess Tiana Sneaker Ball is a social event for all students to enrich campus spirit and bring the campus together on a more communitive level.

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