Events & Programs
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BGSO aims to curate events that serve the organization's members as well as the greater Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh communities. We want to reflect the voices, attitudes, and perspectives of our constituency through our events, so please be vocal with your comments and suggestions. BGSO hosts a monthly General Body Meeting in which members are encouraged to attend, fellowship with others, discuss current events, and openly express their thoughts and feelings.
Fall 2021 Events
Back to School BBQ
Date: Friday, September 17, 2021
Time: 4:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Location: Highland Park: Lake Point Shelter
Details: Come and get to know your classmates and neighbors from CMU, Pitt, the Urban League, and more. The BBQ will be on September 17th, 2021, from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Highland Park Lake Point Shelter. There will also be an after-party at 9 PM (more details to come) where you can dance and finish the night off post-BBQ.
September General Body Meeting
Date: Monday, September 13, 2021
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Location: CUC LLS 75
Details: Now that Fall semester is starting, let's hang!
Spring 2021 Events
February General Body Meeting
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via GatherTown
Details: Now that Spring semester is in full swing, let's hang!
[GatherTown links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
February General Body Meeting
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via GatherTown
Details: Now that Spring semester is in full swing, let's hang!
[GatherTown links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
February General Body Meeting
Date: Friday, February 12, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
Details: RSVP through email by February 10th, 2021
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
February General Body Meeting
Date: Monday, February 8, 2021
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
Details: Looking for a way to stand out this semester despite the virtual environment? One suggestion, earn bragging rights from Black History Jeopardy in our First General Body Meeting of the Semester!
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
Taking the Fence
Signup By: Thursday, January 28, 2021
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/BHMFence
Details: Interested in taking part in a CMU tradition
and welcoming in BHM? Sign up to take the
fence with BGSO!
Fall 2020 Events
Multicultural Mix and Mingle
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2020
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
September Happy Hour
Date: Friday, September 4, 2020
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
THE virtual FAIR
This year, due to COVID-related precautions, CMU's Activities Fair will be held virtually through GatherTown, sponsored by Xfinity.
Date: *rescheduled until further notice*
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM EST
Location: Event via Zoom
September General Body Meeting
Race, Identity, & Culture Series: What does it mean to be Black?
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
Intro Session: The Petey Greene Program
What is it about? How do I get involved?
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2020
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
THE virtual FAIR 2.0
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
CMU decided to re-host this event due to technical difficulties at the last one
CMU BGSO will be at Table 8
Discussion Panel: Why Graduate School?
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
The Carceral State & Education Webinar
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
October Happy Hour
Date: Friday, October 9, 2020
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
October General Body Meeting
Race, Identity, & Culture Series: Voter Suppression
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
The Petey Greene Program
Justice Education Series:
Approaches to Reentry
AB presents: A Conversation about Anti-Racism with Attorney Ben Crump and Michelle Williams
Post-Election Check-In
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
NSBE + BGSO Game Night
Date: Friday, November 13, 2020
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
Reentry & Education: A Student Perspective
The Real Thanksgiving: Myths, Facts, and Other Little Known Information
Date: Friday, November 20, 2020
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
Life After Grad School
Date: Friday, December 4, 2020
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
Holiday Virtual Happy Hour
Date: Friday, December 18, 2020
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
[Zoom links to events are for CMU students only join our e-mail list here]
Fall 2020 Programs
For Grad Students
Community Engagement
Well done! We appreciate everyone who registered to vote, encouraged others to register, and fulfilled their voting rights in the 2020 election.
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