Campus Events
September
September 15 through September 25
Beyond presentations — 7 p.m., Zoom ID 94675754634
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Hispanic Heritage Kick-Off — 12:30
Space is Limited. The Multicultural Center has temporarily moved to Columbia Hall Learning Community Center. Enter through the doors facing the basketball courts. The film “Yo Soy Boricua,” will be shown. Beginning with the vibrant celebration of the Puerto Rican parade, the film reveals humorous themes of family, language, and racism that shows a side of Puerto Rico absent from US history books. Food and refreshments will be provided (following university safety guidelines).
Thursday, Sept. 17
Latina/o/x in the Workplace — 7 p.m.
BU alumni speak about Lati-na/o/x in the Workplace. (Co-sponsored by Alumni and Professional Engagement.) Alumni: Luis Medina, Hiram Martinez, Elaine Johnson (Gonzalez), and Nancy Ayllon Ramirez
Register on Handshake for this event: https://bloomu.joinhandshake.com/events/534824/share_preview
Deadline for BU's Got Talent Video Submissions — 7 p.m.
The event will be Thursday, Sept. 24, with video showcase and judging on the Quad with screen and food.
Friday, Sept. 18
Outdoor Movie: Jumanji: The Next Level" — 8:30 p.m., Quad, with food.
Saturday, Sept. 19
DIY Crafts to Go — 4 to 7 p.m., Quad.
Stuff a critter, custom coloring sheets, succulent potting kits
Movie Rain Date — 8:30 p.m., Quad.
Monday, Sept. 21
Denice Frohman — 7 p.m.
Denice Frohman, a Canto-Mundo Fellow, a poet, performer, and educator whose work has appeared in The BreakBeat Poets: LatiNext, Nepantla: An Anthology for Queer Poets of Color, The New York Times, ESPNW and garnered over 10 million views online. As a former Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion, she’s been featured on national and international stages from The White House to The Apollo, and to over 200 colleges and universities. She co-organized #PoetsforPuertoRico and currently lives in Philadelphia.
Zoom link: https://bloomu.zoom.us/j/99927568650
BUSTED — 9 p.m., virtual.
Thursday, Sept. 24
To Latinx or Not to Latinx: Why do so many people Dislike the Term? — 7 p.m.
To Latinx or Not to Latinx: Why do so many people Dislike the Term? Join us for a discussion on this trending topic.
Zoom link: https://bloomu.zoom.us/j/4539831858
BU's Got Talent — 8 p.m., video showcase and judging, Quad with screen and food.
Friday, Sept. 25
Bingo and Free Food Friday — 9 p.m., Quad, with outdoor screen and food.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Rain Date: BU's Got Talent — 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Yo Tambien! Pathways for Latina/o/x College Transition from undergraduate to graduate college — 4 p.m.
Zoom link: https://bloomu.zoom.us/j/4539831858 [bloomu.us5.list-manage.com]
October
Thursday, Oct. 8
Latino/a/x Networking Session — 7 p.m.
Sponsored by Alumni Professional and Engagement. Please RSVP in Handshake: https://bloomu.joinhandshake.com/events/534822/share_preview
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15 and 16
CASSH CON — Careers in Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities
Friday, Oct. 23
Pathways in Science and Technology —
Pathways in Science and Technology is an annual event where our students are exposed to many different career opportunities. This event is a great opportunity for students to interact with alumni working in science and technology. This year’s event will be held via zoom. If you are interested in learning more about Pathways in Science and Technology, contact costcareerday@bloomu.edu