Black History Month 2023 and OSJD

Celebrate Black History Month 2023 with the Office for Social Justice and Diversity (OSJD)! This February and year round, we acknowledge Blackness as the intersection of gender, sexuality, faith and spirituality and ethnicity. Join us for collaborative, campus-wide event offered by student organizations, academic departments and student affairs offices. Check It Out!

Honoring HBCUs During BHM

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) offer valuable educational opportunities to a variety of students. These educational institutions create unique communities with an emphasis on culture and history. We encourage you to learn more about the impact of the nation’ 107 HBCUs and their alumni, and understand their histories, legacies and potential as we honor them this Black History Month. Get the Details.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone, not just teens, but their parents, teachers, friends and communities as well. Together, we can raise the nation’s awareness about teen dating violence and promote safe, healthy relationships. Learn More.

Celebrating Black Women in the Arts

February is not only Black History Month but it is also the International Month of Black Women in the Arts. This month is observed by recognizing the impactful contributions of black women across the areas of healing arts, culinary arts, fine arts, performing arts and literature. Read More!

Inclusive Education

Safe Space Training

Safe Space Training is a program that provides attendees with information and tools to combat homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, cissexism and heterosexism. As a participant, you will reflect on your own experiences to enhance your personal and professional development, provide further education and identify ways to create change on campus and beyond. Next Safe Space training will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register Today!

Workshop Request

The OJSD Workshop Request form is live for the spring semester! The form will close on Friday, March 31. We at the OSJD ask that all submitted requests are at least four weeks prior to your requested date. This allows us to secure an educator and adequately communicate with everyone. At this time, we are only allowing two requests per person.

Select Events

• Cali School of Music Immersive Residency with Christian McBride: Wednesday, January 25, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Chapin Hall, Leshowitz Recital Hall.
• UGC Welcome Back Tabling: Thursday, January 26, 2-3:30 p.m., Student Center, 2nd Floor Lobby.
• Philanthropy Night!: Thursday, February 2, 7-9 p.m., Student Center, Room 417.
• It Takes a Village: Birth and Liberation in Communities of Color: Wednesday, February 8, 2-3:30 p.m., Online.
• Valent-AASO: Friday, February 10, 6-8 p.m., Student Center, Rathskeller.
• GYALENTINE!: Friday, February 10, 6-10 p.m., Student Center Annex, Red Hawk Nest.
• CX Open Dance Class: Monday, February 13, 6-8 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom A.
• Golden Love: Tuesday, February 14, 2-3 p.m., Student Center, 2nd Floor Lobby.
• BSU Valentine’s Day Mixer: Tuesday, February 14, 4-5:15 p.m., Student Center Annex, Red Hawk Nest.
• The Family Reunion: Wednesday, February 15, 7-10 p.m., Student Center Annex, Red Hawk Nest.
• Brownie Sale: Wednesday, February 15, 1:30-2:30 p.m., University Hall, 1st Floor Lobby.
• This Little Light of Mine: Activism and The Black Church: Thursday, February 16, 2:30-4 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms.
• Documentary screening: Black in the Newsroom by Media 2070: Thursday, February 16, 5-7 p.m., School of Communication and Media, Presentation Hall.
• Soul Train Awards: Friday, February 17, 6:30-10 p.m., Student Center Annex, Red Hawk Nest.
• NAACP PRESENTS: Mocktail Promenade: Wednesday, February 22, 6-9 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms A&B.
• The Red Hawk Community Ball: Sunday, February 26, 7-9 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms.