As you may know, there are many clubs and organizations here at Concordia University. However, many clubs and organizations have been doing their best to reestablish a name for themselves in hopes to get more students involved. Included clubs and organizations reestablishing their names is the Black Student Union.
B.S.U has been a well-known name around this campus for a long time. It was created for students of color, by students of color in regards to building a community and spreading awareness across the entire campus body. The goal was to create a “safe space” for those who felt left out or unwanted. Throughout the years the purpose of the club has changed.
Senior LaDonna Hawthorne, President of B.S.U, had some time to discuss the changes she wanted to see this year.
“We have very much been inactive for the past few years and my goal is to change that,” said Hawthorne,”Being on a predominately white campus, I want to create a place for African-American students to congregate and feel welcomed as well.”
The mission of B.S.U this year is to raise cultural awareness and to provide the safe place where students can have the opportunity to make a great change on campus and where they can relate to one another without feeling any judgment. Hawthorne wants to make sure that the students know that all are welcomed to attend the meetings every Tuesday at 10:45am in the KCC, and that all are invited to any B.S.U. event throughout the year.
They have had two events this past semester which included: a Flag Football Tournament, and the Spades Tournament, which saw great turnouts. The next upcoming event that they are having is a Halloween Party, located in the basement of Mary Martha, on Friday October 30th.
“There are many great things in store for the Black Student Union, and I cannot wait to reveal it to CUC” said Hawthorne.
For more information you can like their Facebook page Concordia University Chicago BSU or contact President Hawthorne at crf_hawthol@cuchicago.edu.
