About Us

Purpose

Black Student Union (BSU) at California Polytechnic State University, intends to enhance the lives of black students and the student body as a whole. We will achieve this through education of the black conscience and the cultivation and promotion of black culture on campus.

Goals

"To cultivate and maintain unity among black students on campus, generate and promote cultural awareness and pride, advocate academic success and assist black students in their educational goals, institute and sustain political activism to improve the racial climate on our campus, foster strong relationships between the black faculty and staff and build coalitions with other cultural clubs and organizations, and develop and continue a connection with the black community of San Luis Obispo County."

Membership Restrictions

"Only active members may be elected to office, vote, debate, or represent the organization. This organization or any of its members cannot conspire to commit any act which causes or is likely to cause, bodily danger or physical or emotional harm to any member of the campus community."

Membership Requirements

"Membership in this organization shall be open to all those regularly-enrolled students who are interested in membership. There shall be no other requirements for admission to active membership. Each regular member has equal rights and privileges. This organization shall maintain a minimum of eight active members in order to establish and maintain University recognition. All active members have equal rights and privileges within the organization."

Membership Classifications

Active Membership: Requirements; All interested persons are eligible to become members of the BSU. Must pay dues. ($30 per year or $15 per quarter)

Includes the following; Registered students, Graduate students and Faculty advisor

Inactive Membership: Criteria; Unpaid dues

Includes the following: Individuals with unpaid dues.

Logo

The logo was designed by one of our members, Tunmi Da Silva, an 2019 Architecture Alumnus. The heart shape is to symbolize our basic goal, "love and unity". and the distinct black and white colors were used to show emphasis and power.

Board and Committee Structure (2020-2021)