The Black Student Union serves to establish an unshakable bond between black students, black faculty and the general Maricopa community to promote the development of educational opportunities and to increase awareness of black culture.  The group provides a central forum for the open dialogue of political, spiritual, cultural, economic, social and academic conditions in the black community. 

Membership

All students from all walks of life are invited to join the BSU to learn more about black culture. The BSU exists to enhance cultural and political awareness; as well as to provide social events and support for students.

The BSU celebrates in getting new members because each new member will strengthen the BSU’s dedicated effort to building the community and to encouraging all to work collectively to ensure continuing student success.

Meeting Times

BSU meets Mondays at 3:45 p.m. in the Main building.  But space limitations sometimes move meeting locations, so see contact information below for exact meeting times and locations.

Recent Activities

The BSU club is currently finalizing plans for Black History Month which is recognized annually during the month of February.   BSU is also working to produce a play sponsored by the BSU club. 

February 13: BSU helped coordinate a performance by K-otic, the Camelback High School step team.  About 70 GateWay students and staff attended to watch the performance.

February 29: BSU will hold an open single-parenting forum for the GateWay community.

GWCC Faculty Advisors

Dr. Jacqueline Fergusson
(602) 286-8707
jacqueline.fergusson@gwmail.maricopa.edu

Edward Hoskins
(602) 286-8503
edward.hoskins@gwmail.maricopa.edu

Current Officers

President: Eugina Williams
Vice President: Chevas Samuels
Secretary: Lena Bess