BSOS BIPOC Collective
Our mission is to provide a welcoming space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences to discuss experiences with fellow BIPOC openly, form interdisciplinary connections, and collectively celebrate our diversity. We established this org last semester with support from the BSOS Anti-Black Racism Initiative after recognizing the need for a space at UMD where BIPOC trainees could build community.
Who is it for?
The Collective is for all BIPOC graduate students (i.e., Doctoral and Master’s), postdoctoral fellows, and post-baccalaureate employees (e.g., research assistants holding a bachelor’s degree) in a BSOS department or graduate program. People of all minoritized racial-ethnic backgrounds are welcome. Unfortunately, we do not have the means to support undergraduate students at this time.
When will we meet?
Meetings are typically monthly. However, this fall, we will host one larger meeting to allow members to meet new people and make new connections! Interested folks who cannot attend this meeting or future meetings can contact us to join the Slack channel where we will be sharing resources and other events. Our next meeting will be:
- Monday, November 11th
*Please use the link below to complete an interest form to confirm your interest in joining the Collective and to provide your availability for Monday, November 11th. Time and location will be sent out once responses are completed.