On APRIL 1 - APRIL 2, 2017 the Florida BSU Conference will be returning, hosted by yours truly- the UCF Black Student Union!

THIS YEAR'S THEME: "Blacker the Berry: Fruits of our Labor"

Our primary goal is to water the seeds our Black pioneers have planted by brainstorming SOLUTIONS & STRATEGIES for building a stronger Black race. We want to hear your input!

Save the date, spread the word, and feel free to contact us for any additional information!

APRIL 1st WORKSHOPS - Business Casual Attire

CHECK-IN Teaching Academy Room 204 at 9am

BREAKFAST SERVED + PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS 9a – 10a

Mingle with guests over a light breakfast

NETWORK PANEL- BLACK PROFESSIONALS Teaching Academy 221 10a – 11a

Listen to a diverse panel of black professionals speak on their experiences in the workforce – Make sure to bring your networking materials!

Ms. Danielle Case (Radio/Television), Mr. A.J. Range (Public Safety), Dr. LeeAnn Roberts(STEM, Academia), Mr. Clarence Brockett (Entreprenuership, Finance), Ms. Shirtina Roberts (Law), Mr.Johnny Brownlee (Academia), Ms. Shaunda Debose (Law), Ms. Courtney Saunders (Journalism)

WORKSHOP 1 - “Breaking the Chains: Death to Willie Lynch Prt. 1” Teaching Academy 221 11:30a – 12:30p

Thought-provoking workshop led by FAU Alumnus, Author, and Professional Speaker, Johnny Brownlee

WORKSHOP 2 – FOUR CORNERS DEBATE Teaching Academy 222 12:35p – 1:10p

There are so many controversial issues - How well can you defend your position?

[Snacks will be available at this time]

WORKSHOP 3 – STUDENT ACTIVISM IN THE DIGITAL AGE Teaching Academy 221 1:15p – 2:05p

Discuss ways to promote and protect Blackness in the digital age. A mental health workshop led by Courtney Saunders, UCF Alumnae, Speaker and Professional Blogger

LUNCH BREAK! Teaching Academy 204 2p – 3p

WORKSHOP 4 - S.W.O.T ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION Teaching Academy 221 3p - 4p

Learn strategies and best practices for developing strong, impactful black organizations. Facilitated by Mr. Johnny Brownlee.

AFFIRMATION SPEECH Teaching Academy 221 4p - 4:45p

“All the flowers of the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.” Speech delivered by Dr. Germayne Graham, LEAD Scholars Asso. Director.

BREAK 2! 5p – 7p

EVENTS in Teaching Academy 322 7p - 10p

GALA DINNER Doors open at 7pm, Food served promptly at 7:30pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER State Attorney Aramis Ayala 8:30pm

"THE CULMINATING CELEBRATION"

April 2nd ENDING ACTIVITIES at Lake Claire

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT STATION 11a

Care packages for the homeless - please bring as many travel sized toiletry items as you can collect!

The school with the most donations wins a prize!

REQUESTED DONATIONS - SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, TOOTHBRUSH, TOOTHPASTE, SANITIZER, SUNSCREEN, FEMININE PRODUCTS, SMALL SNACKS, BAND-AIDS, ALCOHOL PADS, NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT, ETC.

TRADITIONAL FAMILY REUNION BBQ 12p

GROUP PHOTOS + DEPARTURES 4p