BGSA Black History Month Celebration
Each week the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) will be hosting an event that speaks to our core values as a student organization at Northwestern University. A full schedule of events can be downloaded here.
Real Talk, Special Edition: How Northwestern Celebrates (and Ignores) Black History Month
Wednesday, February 3, 5:30 - 6:30 PM CST
In this session, we will discuss how Black History Month celebrations have changed across the years and what that means for the Black student population at Northwestern. Sponsored by Real Talk.
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Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting PhD Student Info Session
Wednesday, February 10, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
Learn what a day in the life of a consultant entails. Representatives from Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting will discuss current opportunities at the company. Learn how you can make a difference through engineering and scientific consulting. Sponsored by BGSA and GradSWE.
Managing Stress, Emotions, and the Job Search Through COVID (for PhDs)
Wednesday, February 17, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
In this session, we will discuss stress management as a PhD student through the pandemic with staff members from CAPS and NCA. Identifying strategies for recognizing and managing emotions, we’ll present approaches to re-gain agency and control in order to put structure around the doctoral job search.
Black Queer, Trans, and Feminist Advocacy
Wednesday, February 17, 4:30 - 6:00 PM CST
Join advocates LaSaia Wade, Eliza Gonring, and Dr. Julian Kevon Glover as they discuss advocacy surround Black queer, trans, and feminist issues and how they continue to fight for social justice through the lens of their identity. Sponsored by BGSA and QPGSA.
Plan Your PhD: A Workshop for Early Stage PhDs
Tuesday, February 23, 12:00 - 1:30 PM CST
What should you be thinking about in the early stages of your doctoral program? Join us to use your career values as a jumping off point to create a plan for professional development. We will additionally discuss how to engage Northwestern resources along the way. Sponsored by BGSA.
Celebration of Black Excellence in the Arts
Thursday, February 25, 5:30 - 7:30 PM CST
Join us as we celebrate Black excellence in the arts at Northwestern. Listen as we discuss the state of the Black arts at Northwestern and stay tuned for 3 live performances by Black artists.
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