Upcoming

Theme: Community Engagement and Empowerment

Thursday, April 11,2024 

BCC Gallery (2nd Floor of Addams Hall) 

9:30 am-4:30 pm

This day-long event allows them to attend workshops on skill building and community empowerment and sessions that will support them in their roles as future leaders.The symposium will involve interactive workshops and informative panels about the intersections of leadership, community activism, and your UIC experience. the Panelist and Presenters will consist of UIC students, staff, faculty and community leaders

Can not attend for the whole day? No problem, feel free to register for the sessions that you are available.

Register Here: https://uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agvwYcCqkVl7XDg

Schedule:

9:30 am- 10:00 am: Breakfast

10:00 am- 11:15 am: The Leadership Journey at UIC, Panel

This panel will consist of UIC Staff/Faculty and Students who will discuss leadership, and their experiences at UIC.

Panelists:

Jeff Brown, AAAN/Enrollment Management

Dr. Aginah Muhammad, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success and Belonging

Haniyyah Thomas, Student, Founding President of UIC Black Student Coalition

Zoe Bridges, Student, Senior Leadership Assistant

11:30 am- 12:00 pm: Breather Session #1
30-minute interactive sessions to encourage leadership and entrepreneurship skills that contribute to the community and overall aspects of society. Led by BCC Student Interns.

1:30 pm- 2:30 pm: Presenting Yourself, led by a member of Toastmasters International
This session will be led by a member of Toastmasters International, which is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. It is inteded to prepare attendees to better present themselves and their skills in various environments. This session will also discuss technology and the impact it has on self-image.

2:30 pm-3:00 pm Breather Session #2
30-minute interactive sessions to encourage leadership and entrepreneurship skills that contribute to the community and overall aspects of society. Led by BCC Student Interns.

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm: The Multiple Paths to Community Empowerment, Panel
There is no one way to empower your community. This panel will consist of community leaders who will discuss the multiple paths to community empowerment from different perspectives. This will be an opportunity to not only connect with these amazing leaders, but to network, connect, and ask questions.

Moderator: Reginald Rice, Founder & Creative Director, FeelSoReel Productions

Dr. Marlon Haywood, Executive Director, Urban Male Network

Lindsey Bates, Multimedia Artist &International Art Instructor

Vershawn Ward, Founding Artistic Director& CEO, Red Clay Dance Company

4:15 pm-4:30 pm: Closing

Black Table Talk

Join our conversations!

We discuss thought provoking topics related to today’s climate reflecting political, economic, and social justice events through engaging activities.

Wednesdays:  4/10, 4/17, 4/24

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Black Cultural Center Gallery, 207 AH – In-Person

Next Topic:

4/10: HIV and the Journey Towards Zero DocuSeries and Discussion with the Gender and Sexual Center

4/17: Reading Discussion of Sami Schalk’s “Black Disability Politics”  with the Disability Cultural Center and Black Studies Department

4/24: Sustainability and Global Politics

• Black Table Talk

What’s Going On?

What’s Going On? is an event that will be held the first Friday of each month with presentations and discussions on rotating mental health topics. Students will have the opportunity to share their experiences on a range of topics focusing on Black Mental Health and Wellness. This space is open to UIC Students only.

This month’s topic is: TBA

This event will return beginning in September

Register Here: https://uic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfumqrjguEtci8mk1kaqBPktXEY3qZ_P2

• What's Going On?

Late Nights at the BCC

Join us in our new initiative: Late Nights at the BCC!

The BCC will be extending its hours from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM some Thursdays for Study Nights, Movie Nights, Game Nights, etc.!

Game Night- Thursday, April 11th

In-Person: 209 Addams Hall

• Late Nights at the BCC

BCC Open Mic Nights

This semester, the BCC is introducing a new student-collaboration program: BCC Open Mic Nights, hosted by UIC’s very own DJ John West!

BCC Open Mic Night:

Thursday, April 25th

6:30 – 9:00 PM

Black Cultural Center, Gallery, 2nd Floor of Addams Hall

• BCC Open Mic Nights

Carver Roots of Justice

In Fall 2022, the Black Cultural Center launched the Carver Sustainability Project, a series of programs that examine the importance of environmental stewardship for local and global Black communities.

Join our monthly discussions and workshops focused on the meaning of environmental, economic and social sustainability and see how we, along with local activists, can promote environmental justice for our communities at UIC and throughout
the city of Chicago.

• Carver Roots of Justice