FEBRUARY 12, 2015

BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Reminders:
TROLLEY TOUR - 2/21
HEINZ FORUM - 2/27
HIV PANEL - 2/28
HAPPY HOUR- 2/27

VOLUNTEERING
GET INVOLVED!
PG 4

JOBS/ACADEMIC
LEARN. GET PAID.
PG 5

FUN STUFF
ENJOY LIFE!
PG 2

HAPPENINGS
Dr. Hrabowski III visits for CMU Simon Initiative Distinguished
Lecture on Dr. Kings Dream and the American University

Let Black History Month remind us to share the

LOVE, no matter what or who

Happy February!
As we learn and celebrate this month, youll find BGSO has been hard at work
to create a variety of learning and sharing experiences. A quick thank you for our
steadfast supporters who were able to attend the panel discussions over the last
couple of weeks! There are also some great events happening around the campus and
local community, so be sure to save the dates in your busy calendars. Look for details
on RSVPing for specific events, like the Mollys Trolley Tour of the Hill District! If
you have events/activities youd like to be featured here or recommendations for
group activities, send them to cmublackgrads@gmail.com and wed be happy to
promote it.
See you soon,
Your Dutiful Exec. Board

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Events
MOLLYS TROLLEY TOUR
Sat. Feb 21st, 1:00-3:00pm, Meet @ Hamburg Hall Lobby
Want to learn more about the History of Black Pittsburgh? The Hill
District is one of Pittsburgh's most historical neighborhoods. Rich
with history from slavery to the civil rights era, the Hill District has
been extremely influential in shaping the state of "Black Pittsburgh."
Join BGSO as we take a personalized Molly Trolly Tour to learn more
about the Hill. Open to the community at large, yet we can only
accept the first 30 participants.
Cost: Free for BGSO members/$5 for non-BGSO members. RSVP
HERE

HEINZ FORUM & BGSO

Fri. Feb. 27th, 4:00-5:00pm, Hamburg Hall Rm 1502
Heinz Forum is a bi-weekly policy discussion and this month, BGSO is
leading a conversation around police brutality and the media. You
dont want to miss the dialogue over wine, cheese, crackers, fruit, etc.
as we dissect these issues and their relevance to our communities and
personal influence.

Fun Stuff
ACTIVITES BOARD MOVIES

Free movies on campus (w/

CMU I.D.)
TARTAN SWING DANCING

Free lessons Thursday

nights 7:30pm @ CUC
Rangos. Check here for
details.
Check out weekend events
here
CHICKFILA COLLEGE NIGHTS

Show college I.D. to get free

entre w/ purchase of side
item & medium drink. See
details

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HIV DISCUSSION

Sat. Feb 28th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Hamburg Hall Rm 1000
In recognition of American American HIV Awarness day (2/7/15),
Carnegie Mellon University Minority Association of Pre-Health
Students (MAPS) and BGSO would like to invite you to panel
discussion entitled " Our Epidemic, Our Solution". This event will
feature a panel discussion by HIV/AIDS activists, researchers and
community members. RSVP HERE before 2/28

AFRICA TECH & ENERGY PANELS

Fri. Feb 20th, 10:30am-2:30pm, Posner Hall Rm 152
Are you curious about business opportunities in Africa? Or maybe
youre itching to take your startup idea abroad to an emerging market
poised for growth.
Join the African Business Collective (ABC) for Teppers inaugural
Africa Tech & Energy Panel - an event co-hosted with the Energy Club
- where you will hear from distinguished speakers about the business
landscape and economic development across the continent! The panel
event will include a luncheon between the Tech and Energy sections.
See flier for greater detail. Register HERE
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FILM & DISCUSSION: DEAR WHITE PEOPLE

Thu. Feb 26th, 7:00pm, Porter Hall Rm 100
We are excited to bring the break-out Sundance Film Festival hit of 2014 to Carnegie Mellon later
this month. Co-sponsored by Amy Burkert, Vice Provost for Education and Gina Casalegno, Associate
Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs, this film provides a unique opportunity for reflection on
the complexities of race and the student experience.
Dear White People (2014) is a social satire that follows the stories of four black students at an Ivy
League college where controversy breaks out over a popular but offensive black-face party thrown by
white students. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, the film explores racial identity in acutely-nonpost-racial America while weaving a universal story of forging one's unique path in the world.
Event page found here

CMU INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - SNEAK PREVIEW EVENT

Fri. Feb 27th, 6:30pm, CUC McConomy Auditorium
The ninth edition of the Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival, sponsored by the
Humanities Center, is dedicated to the legacy of world-renowned filmmaker, psychologist, and
Carnegie Mellon professor, Paul Goodman, and to his professional focus on the human challenges
and achievements of diverse groups of workers worldwide. Audiences will have the opportunity to
explore Faces of Work through the Pittsburgh premiere screenings of new, distinctive, and
award-winning films and documentaries from around the world. More than a screening experience,
the Faces Festival will offer Q&A sessions with directors, artists, and academics, live musical
performances, international food receptions, and more! The preview event will screen Songs From
the Forest (2013) directed by Michael Obert.
Synopsis
Drawn to the Central African Republic to study the songs of the Bayaka pygmies 25 years ago,
American musicologist Louis Sarno abandoned modern civilization to join the tribe and start a
family. Fulfilling a long-standing promise to show his teenager, Samedi, the world, father and son
trade the rainforest for the concrete jungle and travel to New York City, visiting family and friends
like Louiss college roommate, director Jim Jarmusch. While Samedi takes it all in, Louis,
surprisingly, is the one who becomes the fish out of water.
The screening will be followed by a Skype session with directorMichael Obert and an insightful
panel discussion! Panelists include:
David Rothenberg,the film's Music Supervisor
Jean-Jacques Sene, Ph.D.,Associate Professor from Chatham University specializing in
African Cultural Studies and Social Anthropology
Marie Agatha, Ph.D., Assistant Professorfrom Duquesne University specializing
inAfrican Ethnomusicology
Robert Fallon, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Musicology from CMU
There will also be a deliciousCongolese food reception! Click herefor more information
regarding tickets and full event schedules.
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Volunteering
CMU SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY
Sat. Mar 6th, 7:00am-3:00pm (shifted work), CMU Campus
Middle School Day exposes middle school girls to the amazing opportunities that Engineering and
the STEM fields have to offer. Help us spread the word about engineering by joining the committee
and helping plan this awesome event. The event will be on Mid-semester break (March 6th). Fill out
this Google form to get involved in planning Middle School Day! Volunteers are also needed for the
day of the event.

Other Goings Ons

BOOK READING WITH LUNCH/DINNER DISCUSSION
Death of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Final Year by Tavis Smiley
Mon. Feb 16, 12:00pm & Tue. Feb 17, 5:00 pm
Beginning on Tuesday, January 20 a limited number of copies of the book will be made available for
campus community members to read and commit to participate in a dialogue about what kind of man
did MLK Jr. become during his final year of life. Tavis Smiley describes Dr. King as Americas
greatest democratic public intellectual. To receive a copy of the book, please RSVP to this link or
contact directly M. Shernell Smith at mssmith@andrew.cmu.edu

UZURI THINK TANK - STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Apr. 8-10, Robert Morris University/Fairmont Hotel
Robert Morris University and the Heinz Endowments invite you to participate in Strength in
Numbers: Diversifying the STEM Workforce at Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This national symposium promises to be an exceptional opportunity.

Confront current issues around diversity in STEM

Discuss and debate in small groups where your experience and
expertise will be used in fresh and innovative ways
Network with corporate and academic partners
Be empowered and inspired by our Keynote Speaker Dr.
Freeman A. Hrabowski III with his transformative approach to
STEM diversity. His 4 pillar approach to education is helping to
reshape the academic landscape.

For more information about UZURI visit RMU.EDU/UZURI

Specific details about the conference and registration can be found here.

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Jobs/Academic
GSA/PROVOST OFFICE CONFERENCE FUNDING
Deadline Feb. 23rd
The application process for the next round of conference funding is open until February 23,2015.
Qualifying conferences must occur between April 1 through June 30, 2015.
Please visit http://www.cmu.edu/graduate/professional-development/conference-funding/
index.html for the application process and requirements.
This process is open to an individual, group or members of a recognized club or organization who are
currently enrolled for Spring 2015 *and will be enrolled through the funded conference* who are
planning to attend or present at a conference. If three or more applicants are planning to attend the
same conference they should apply as a group by indicating the group members in their application
*or* the applicants will be placed in a group during the application review process. You do not need
to be presenting to request support. A graduate student is eligible for conference funding one time in
each fiscal year (July 1 to June 31) he or she is a graduate student. If you received funding to attend a
conference between October 1, 2014-March 31, 2015, *you are not eligible* for this round of funding!
Conference funding is generously provided by Graduate Student Assembly and the Provost's Office
and managed by the Office of the Assistant Vice Provost for Graduate Education. Note that only
completed applications received by the deadline, including your advisor's supporting information,
will be considered for review. Please send any questions about these funding opportunities to graded@cmu.edu.

THE PITTSBURGH REGION DIVERSITY ONLINE CAREER FAIR

Tue. Mar 17th. 11:00am-2:00pm, online
REGISTER NOWfor the Pittsburgh Region Diversity Online Career Fair held onMarch 17th from
11am 2pm EST presented by Vibrant Pittsburgh. The Greater Pittsburgh area is home to over
25,000 open jobs and Pittsburgh Employers want to Connect with You! This is an opportunity for
you to chat one-on-one with recruiters and hiring managers from leading Pittsburgh companiessuch
as:Alcoa, Chester Engineers, The Office of the City of Pittsburgh, Community College of
Allegheny County, Pressley Ridge, United States Steel, UPMC and Verizon. To register as
ajob seeker, visithttp://bit.ly/VPMarchCandidateBilingual (Spanish) international students and
professionals are encouraged to register!
For morequestions or details, please contact Vibrant Pittsburgh at 412-281-8600

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Membership

Become a paid member of BGSO to get discounted admission to all of our great events this semester!
The money helps the organization continue to provide meaningful events (and keep you fed whilst
doing so). Currently, you can pay $15 for membership for the remainder of the year, and $25 pays for
this semester and next school year too! This can be paid to Samantha Allen, our 2014-2015 Treasurer
Membership also requires joining the organization on The Bridge

Follow us on Instagram @BGSOXCMU: check out pics from our events!

Find us on Facebook : connect with other members, advertise things
Check out our website: see our events calendar and other resources
Or just email us cmublackgrads@gmail.com: send us feedback/suggestions

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