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EIU to host BSR 2023 events in September

Aug-15-2023

(Charleston, IL) – Eastern Illinois University will host “BSR 2023” – the University’s annual Black Student Reunion – from September 1-3, celebrating with a variety of events on campus and in the community. According to Dean of Student Success Dr. Mona Davenport, this year's BSR is being held to support EIU Âé¶¹´«Ã½ with scholarships they need to succeed.

Events comprising BSR 2023 this September at EIU will include:

Friday, September 1

  • Welcome Reception/Old School Social with a BSR Happy Hour and Silent Auction; 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at U-Hotel, located at 920 W. Lincoln Avenue in Charleston. Co-sponsored by EIU’s Alumni Services.

Saturday, September 2

  • Coffee & Conversation—”State of the Black Student”; 10 to 11 a.m. in the Charleston/Mattoon Rooms of the MLK, Jr. University Union on campus, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • College of Education Conversation featuring EIU teachers, counselors, assistant principals, principals and superintendents from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Effingham Room of the MLK, Jr. University Union on campus, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • EIU Ancestral Walk (African American Tour) from 11 a.m. to noon beginning in the Circle Drive on the east side of Old Main.
  • Ultimate Day Party/Pop-Up Shops in EIU’s Cultural Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in EIU’s Cultural Center, located on 7th Street directly east of Old Main.
  • Annual Step Show from 7 to 9 p.m. in McAfee Gymnasium, on campus at 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • Wakanda “White” Party (Step Show After Party) from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in McAfee Gymnasium, on campus at 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • Grown Folks Party (25 & Older), 9 p.m. to midnight at U-Hotel, located at 920 W. Lincoln Avenue in Charleston.

Sunday, September 3

  • Gospel Brunch; 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Grand Ballroom of the MLK, Jr. University Union on campus, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • The BSR 2023 Group Picture at 12:30 p.m. on the steps outside Doudna, on campus at 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston. Participants are encouraged to wear their BSR t-shirts for the photo.

For more information about EIU’s BSR 2023 event, visit eiu.edu/oiae/bsr.php.

EIU prepares Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to accomplish their life goals through a combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online learning opportunities. For more information about Eastern Illinois University, including its broad array of academic and career readiness programs, or any of EIU’s other community-based services and opportunities, visit eiu.edu or call EIU’s public information office at (217) 581-7400.

 

 

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Media Relations
Josh Reinhart,
Public Information Coordinator

Booth House
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-7400
jdreinhart@eiu.edu


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