Black Resource Committee
BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARS HALL
The Black Scholars Hall is an inclusive Living-Learning Community dedicated for students within the Afrikan diaspora. This floor provides mentorship which fosters a community-building environment. Residents have the opportunity to participate in bonding events organized by current Resident Assistant, allowing students to create friendships that will last a lifetime.
www.housing.ucsb.edu/residence-halls/living-learning-communities
ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
- African Culture show
- Akanke’s Black Womxn’s Appreciation Dinner
- B-Pro’s Black Men’s Appreciation Dinner
- Black Excellence Dinner
- Black Grad
- Black Leadership Dinner
- Black Leadership Retreat
- Black Unity Dinner
- Black Wednesday
- BSU Black Hxstory Month Black Party
- BSU Week of Education
- BSU Outreach Program
- Student of Color Conference
- Zeta Phi Beta’s “Herstory” Brunch
You can download The Black Student Community Guide from Admissions here.
BLACK STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
UCSB has more than 500 student organizations including academic, cultural, faith-based, Greek, political, service-based, social and more. For a complete list of campus organizations at UCSB, please visit http://osl.sa.ucsb.edu.
- Akanke
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Nu Nu Chapter
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Mu Kappa Chapter
- Black Business Association
- Black Graduation Committee
- Black Pioneer Renaissance Organization (BPRO)
- Blackwatch
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Impact
- The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
CENTERS, PROGRAMS & ACADEMICS
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- EOP
services all students while focusing on low-income and first-generation
undergraduates. EOP provides mentorship, social and cultural
programming, one-on-one counseling and advising, campus student support
service referrals and academic programs. EOP helps motivate students to
enhance their preparation for the job market or graduate school
admission.
www.sa.ucsb.edu/EOP
EOP@sa.ucsb.edu | (805) 893-4758
African Diasporic Cultural Resource Center (AdCRC)
- Located
on the first floor of the Student Resource Building, the AdCRC supports
the communities of the African diaspora at UCSB and aids in the overall
retention and graduation rates of Black students at UCSB. AdCRC staff
strive to create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all to acquire
knowledge in relation to the diversity of cultures within the African
diaspora.
www.sa.ucsb.edu/eop/AdCRC
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- CAPS provides confidential mental health support services for graduate and undergraduate students and has several Black therapists on staff. You can request to meet with one of UCSB's Black therapists when you make an appointment.
Department of Black Studies
- UCSB
offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Black Studies and a minor in Black
Studies. Students who graduate with a degree in Black Studies work in
the fields of education, social work or politics, and many pursue
graduate degrees in law and medicine among other disciplines. The Black
Studies faculty is available to students who are pursuing graduate
degrees in other departments on topics related to Black Studies. Located
on the 3rd floor of South Hall.
www.blackstudies.ucsb.edu
Center for Black Studies Research
- The
UCSB Center for Black Studies Research is one of the oldest centers of
its kind in the country. It organizes and administers interdisciplinary
research among faculty and students on the histories and cultures of
Africans and their descendants. The Center offers opportunities for
undergraduate and graduate students to get involved in research
activities. Students are invited to attend events and colloquia or join
the center’s staff and faculty on new, exciting research.
www.research.ucsb.edu/cbs
McNair Scholars Program
- The
McNair Scholars Program is a two-year program that offers seminars,
graduate school preparation and faculty-mentored undergraduate research
designed to encourage talented eligible undergraduates who are
first-generation and/or low-income to pursue Ph.D. programs.
www.mcnair.ucsb.edu
mcnair@mcnair.ucsb.edu | (805) 893-3615
Study Abroad
The Education Abroad Program (EAP) allows UCSB students to study in places like Ghana, Barbados, Brazil, Tanzania, Spain and the United Kingdom while earning course credit. Students can select from a list of over 40 countries around the world. There are opportunities for students in every major, and programs range in length from one quarter to one year. http://eap.ucsb.edu
MultiCultural Center
- The
UCSB MultiCultural Center presents more than 20 events each quarter—
including lectures, films and videos, panel discussions, readings, art
exhibitions, and music, dance and dramatic performances—to increase
cultural awareness. The MultiCultural Center lounge is a great space to
study, read newspapers or magazines, relax or meet with friends. Every
Wednesday, the MCC hosts “Cup of Culture,” a weekly coffee house and
movie night. During Dead Week and Finals the MCC is a quiet and
comfortable place to study. Most events are free!
mcc.sa.ucsb.edu
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
UCSB students have many options for campus jobs and internships. GauchoLink is the official site for jobs, internships and on-campus interviews (http://career. sa.ucsb.edu/students/gaucholink). Student positions on campus are also offered through Arts & Lectures, Associated Students, Career Services, Student Affairs, Housing & Residential Services, Intercollegiate Athletics, the UCSB Library, Recreational and Intramural Sports, Student Media and the University Center.