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Scholarly Newsflash: Week of April 3, 2023

BSM Scholarly Newsflash Week of April 3

This week BSM scholars cooked nutritious meals with the Marilyn Magram Center for Food Science, Nutrition, and Dietetics & Secured the bag with the Family & Consumer Sciences team.

Big Show was also this week. Scholars, we hope you enjoyed the jmcomicÂþ»­N concert-going experience.

Black Nutrition Matters

THANK YOU ANNETTE, JENICA, & THE MARILYN MAGRAM CENTER FOR FOOD SCIENCE, NUTRITION, AND DIETETICS.

SECURE THE BAG

THANK YOU TOM CAI & TEAM FROM FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

UPCOMING WORKSHOP

TO BSM SCHOLARS:

Learn to build engaging posters and other visuals with BSM’s creative media team.

Come ‘Build a Better Poster’!

SCHOLAR SPACE STUDY SESSIONS

TO BSM SCHOLARS:

April 13th course-based group study sessions will be held in the BSM study space. Refreshments will be served.ÌýÌý

Come for a collaborative studying environment!

BSM SHOUTS OUT:

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Ìý We are in week 10! Only 5 more weeks to get hours. BSM Scholars, contact Camille to find out how to fulfill your hours.

ÌýHousing for Fall ’23 is filling up fast. Reserve your slot as soon as possible.

ÌýWorkshop

First Generations Barriers, April 13th @ 12:30 P.M., Sierra Hall room 171

ACCEPTANCE CELEBRATION

ÌýThe BSM program will be celebrating its second cohort on Saturday April 29th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM so RSVP & show incoming scholars some love!

Scholarly Newsflash Week of March 27, 2023

Scholarly Newsflash week of March 27.2023

Hi all, as we transition back into the fold after spring break, the BSM Empowerment Squad wants to ensure everyone maintains healthy and balanced daily self-care habits.

jmcomicÂþ»­N held Diversity & Inclusion Week, this past week, which was truly an impactful
set of festivities.

This week’s workshop will be held Saturday, April 1. We are honoring
Cesar Chavez, Friday March 31 the center is closed.

Scroll below for more announcements.
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Mentor of the month

Deeja – Greg & Josh

Bryan – Kaitlyn, Eddie, & Sean

Camille – Chester & Charli

Fiona – India & Dillan

Patrick – Dream & Troy

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Upcoming Events:

Upcoming Workshops

TO BSM SCHOLARS:
Join us for a cooking workshop Saturday, April 1st, from 10 am-12 pm in Sequoia Hall. Learn recipes for delicious food that you can make in your dorm!
Come ‘chef it up’!

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Upcoming Workshops

TO BSM SCHOLARS:
Join us for a money management workshop Friday, April 7th, from 9:30 am-11 am in the BSM space. Learn strategies to navigate toward financial freedom!
Get ready to manage money!

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BSM SHOUTS OUT:

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We are in week 10! (Only 5 more weeks to get hours.)
BSM Scholars, contact Camille to find out how to fulfill your hours.


HOUSING
Housing for Fall ’23 is filling up fast.
Reserve your slot as soon as possible.

Meal + Housing Application — Ìý$100

Meal Plan Application Ìý Ìý — Ìý $50 Ìý Ìý Ìý
Housing Application Ìý Ìý— Ìý$50

For a full breakdown check out jmcomicÂþ»­N Housing Portal.


ACCEPTANCE CELEBRATION
The BSM program will be celebrating itsÌýsecond cohort on Saturday, April 29th, from 12-2 pm
RSVP & show incoming scholars some love!

Scholarly Newsflash Week of March 13, 2023

ScholarlyÌýNewsflash

Week of March 13, 2023

Spring Break is here! Spring Recess is from March 20thÌýthrough March 26th. The BSM Empowerment Squad wants to remind everyone to be safe, wear sunscreen, and spend some quality time both by themselves and with loved ones. In preparation for finals and the end of their first year at jmcomicÂþ»­N, scholars are also encouraged to relax.

Happy Break!

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Amplifying Young Black Professionals - March 10, 2023, Thank You, Daniel

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Identity Talks - March 17, 2023, Thank You, Whitney

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Upcoming events: Availability Alert/ Promo Video

TO THE BSM SCHOLARS:
Answer the survey by clicking . Get included in the filming for the upcoming Black Scholars Matter (BSM) Promo Video.

Make your voice heard!


BSM Events - October at a Glance

Friday, October 6

12:30 PM - 02:00 PM jmcomicÂþ»­N Oasis
  • Oasis Wellness Center Staff
  • BSM Empowerment Staff
Mindful Movement
  • Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner tranquility through an immersive meditation/yoga session.

Week of 10/9

TBD

TBD

  • BSM Empowerment Squad
  • M3 Mentors

Mentorship Activity

Art About Me & You

  • Discussion about Race, Place, Culture, Black Identity, and Black Popular Cultural
  • How do we define “Black Success?â€

Friday, October 13

12:30 PM - 02:00 PM

USU Thousand Oaks Room

  • Dr. White

The Great Debate

  • Master the art of debate on topics relevant to the Black Community
  • Amplify your voice