Black Student's Union is a space in which students can discuss topics of race and other areas of social justice. Students of all backgrounds are welcome to attend meetings and events.
MCC BSU NEWS
2023 Maricopa Community Colleges African American Convocation
Date and time:
Location:
Registration & Tickets: Only graduates need to register and indicate how many guests they will be bringing. A separate registration is not required for family, friends, or guests that are attending. There is no need to print any confirmation or tickets from EventBrite; it is only used to help us plan accordingly and you won’t need to bring a ticket.
Parking: Please park in either the main parking lot (West) or North parking lot - https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/about/locations/main-campus
Graduate Check-in: Graduates are asked to arrive by 6:00 p.m. in order to check-in and line up for the processional.
Graduate Attire: Please arrive wearing your commencement cap and gown and dress in business casual attire; a stole will be provided to you.
Family and Friends: Open Seating; please arrive early to find a seat!
Children: Please have small children sit with family members; only graduates will be allowed backstage/in the staging area.
**Social distancing and face coverings are mandatory while indoors at any Maricopa Community College facility. This applies to all students and guests.
If you have any questions, please email convocations@domail.maricopa.edu
FOR FACULTY AND STAFF WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A CONVOCATION CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Emergency Student Assistance
The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Emergency Student Assistance application is NOW OPEN and accepting applications for the Spring 2023 semester. The application can be found online at https://mcccdf.academicworks.com/opportunities/17082
About this opportunity:
The purpose of this fund is to assist currently enrolled Maricopa Community College students with a short-term, unforeseen financial hardship or immediate expense that may impact their academic success.
Types of Expenses Covered (current semester expenses only)
Required books
Bus Pass
Car repair
Transportation
Food
Personal hygiene products
Gas
School supplies
Utilities
Housing
*Emergency funding is not intended for tuition and fees
Students may receive $200 through the emergency assistance fund. Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
BSU Club Meeting
First club meeting of the Spring Semester
Welcome back MCC Thunderbirds! We are excited to announce that BSU club meetings are back. Join us on Friday, January 21st at 2 PM in room BP-5 for our first BSU club meeting of the Spring Semester.
Come meet like-minded students who are passionate about diversity, inclusion, and making a difference on your campus & community.
MCC BSU is a space in which students can discuss topics of race and other areas of social justice. Students of all backgrounds are welcome to attend meetings and events.
If you have any questions about the event, contact Erik Aguilar by email at erik.aguilar@mesacc.edu or by phone at 480-461-6392
BSU Last Club Meeting
Join us on Friday, December 17th at 2 PM in room BP-5 for our last BSU club meeting of the Fall Semester.
Pizzas, snacks, and drinks will be provided. We will also be having a student group discussion for those who wish to participate (check out the link below for the discussion questions).
If you have any questions about the event, contact Erik Aguilar by email at erik.aguilar@mesacc.edu or by phone at 480-461-6392
BSU classroom visit
The Black Student's Union (BSU) club visited Professor Rod Golden's SOC241 Race and Ethnic Relations, class. We informed students on how they could succeed in college by getting involved outside of the classroom. We invite all students to connect with BSU.
If you want to get more out of your MCC experience, make a difference on campus by getting involved, and discussing race and other social justice areas among your peers. Visit the link below to join the BSU Club on campus and be added to our email list.
Stay connected with the group. Download the GroupMe app and join us for update information on the club, vote on projects, events, group discussions and more.
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Awarded PepsiCo Grant Providing Scholarship Opportunities to Black and Hispanic Students
Appropriations Do's and Don'ts
Club Funding Request Information
Clubs and other student-campus organizations may request funding from the ASMCC Clubs fund through the Student Senate. A bill requesting funds from the Student Senate must be submitted to the ASMCC Executive Vice President and VP of Operations by the outlined due dates.
Clubs are required to supply all necessary information and paperwork to the Executive Vice President and the VP of Operations prior to consideration of the request in the Student Senate.
Once reviewed, the bill shall be placed on the next Senate agenda, as a Consent Item unless a motion is otherwise made by a member of Senate.
If the bill passes, please allow two weeks for administrative approval.
Important dates:
Forms due for first-round fall club funding requests by September 30.
Forms due for second-round fall semester club funding requests by October 31.
Forms due for spring early bird club funding requests by November 30.
Forms due for first-round spring semester club funding requests by January 31
Forms due for second-round spring semester club funding requests by February 28.
