Newsletter

Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU) President Ja’Riah Lammons and Ahaana Mahapatra ‘27, President of South Asian Student Association (SASA), presented to a packed ALCC on the evening of Monday, November 10th to talk about colorism both on and off campus. The exploration of the roots and impact of colorism will undoubtedly forge a future of solidarity and equity.

¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! This November 1st, La Vanguardia hosted a celebration of the lives and memories of those who have passed with a day of food and community. Thank you to La Vanguardia for providing the space and community to celebrate this time-honored tradition!

On Wednesday, December 3rd, the Events Barn came alive with color as the Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU) hosted a dynamic Kwanzaa celebration. Students gathered to explore the meaning behind the African American and Pan-African holiday.

On October 22, members of the campus community gathered in the DMC for the debut event in the Geological Society’s new Environmental and Geological Violence and Oppression Awareness Series (EVAS). Hosted in collaboration with the Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU) and the Feminists of Color Collective (FCC), the program sought to illuminate the global connections between natural resource extraction, environmental harm, and inequitable power structures.

Center for Intersectional Feminism (CIF) hosted five incredible events this October in celebration of the annual Sex Positivity Week! Organizers broke down sex myths, fought back against stigmas about sex, educated the campus, and celebrated the joy of safe sex alongside campus partners and fellow students.

On Friday, October 10, 2025, students danced the night away at La Vanguardia’s (LV) Annual Latin Ball. That beautiful Friday night, the laughter and music filled the Annex as students gathered in celebration of Latin American cultures and identity.

What was the coolest event the week of October 20th? Hard to say - GSU’s Trans Tea Time, Ace Representation in the Media, and #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike events tie for first. GSU hosted Asexual Awareness Week to dedicate space and time to ace representation and education.

On Friday, October 4, the Sadove Porch was transformed into a Y2K dreamscape as the Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU) hosted its annual Homecoming Celebration. Just like the titular 2002 hit song by Nelly, this year’s theme, It’s Getting HOT in Herre, did not disappoint.

The Black and Latine Student Union (BLSU) hosted the third event of Latine Heritage Month held on Wednesday, September 24 with a bustling kitchen and the universal language of food. The evening highlighted the food, music, and traditions of the people of Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize. The DMC was filled with students who came together to learn, taste, and honor the rich legacy of this Afro-Indigenous community.

On September 22, GSU welcomed Robyn Ochs, a nationally recognized LGBTQIA+ activist, writer, and educator, to campus for two programs focused on bisexuality, history, and sustainable activism. Students gathered to celebrate, learn, and reflect on the importance of bi+ voices in the LGBTQIA+ movement.