🌱 Welcome to Spring 2026
Welcome to the Spring 2026 semester! I hope your first week is off to a smooth start and you’re easing back into your rhythm. BSU is excited to kick things off with a full lineup of events that bring our community together and set the tone for a strong semester.
This newsletter will go out every two weeks, so some editions may be a little longer — but I promise to keep them meaningful and worth the read.
Here’s what we have coming up:
🏆 Eubie Awards — Nominate BSU & Our Leaders!
Eubie Award nominations are officially open! This is UBalt’s biggest recognition event of the year — celebrating students, orgs, faculty, and staff who uplift the campus through leadership, service, and community impact.
Since BSU has been rebuilding this academic year after more than five years of inactivity, we’d love your support nominating us for the On the Move Award, which honors newer or re‑emerging organizations making a strong comeback.
You can also nominate any BSU members or other student leaders you admire for awards like:
- President’s Award — Graduating students with a 3.75+ GPA and major campus contributions
- Student Services Award — Graduating students uplifting student life
- Sigma Alpha Omicron Award — Non‑graduating leaders shaping student government or activities
- Beth Mizell Grit Award — Students showing resilience and determination
- Student DEI Award — Leaders advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Rising Star, Mentor of the Year, Mental Health Ally, Bee Engaged, Student Employee of the Year — For students who go above and beyond
If someone inspires you or has supported your UBalt journey, take a moment to recognize them.
📌 Nominate Here: https://cglink.me/2g3/s79718
🕛 Deadline: Monday, March 9 at 12 p.m.
🎉 BSU Events This Semester
BSU Game Nights (Two This Semester!)
Game Night #1 — Co‑hosted with SEB & SGA
📅 Tuesday, February 4
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 Student Center — The Hive Game Room (1st floor) & Lounge (2nd floor)
Game Night #2 — Co‑hosted with ASU
📅 The End of Midterms Week (exact date coming soon!)
A perfect break from midterms with good vibes and great energy.
✊🏾 Black History Month Events:
🎬BSU Movie Night + The Six Triple Eight Dialogue
Our movie night will also feature a dialogue on the Six Triple Eight film, honoring the legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and its impact on Black military history. The Bob Parsons Veterans Center will host a panel featuring a veteran discussing their experiences in the military.
📅 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Business Center Auditorium
Co‑hosted with the Career & Internship Center + Bob Parsons Veterans Center
🎨 Brushes & Beverages (Paint & Sip)
📅 Friday, February 13
⏰ 7–10 PM
📍 Student Center — 2nd Floor Lounge
Co‑hosted with SEB
A relaxed space to unwind, paint, and connect.
🚌 A Day at the National Museum of African American History & Culture
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 NMAAHC, Washington, D.C.
Co-hosted with the Office of Diversity and International Services
Registration will open soon!
✨ Major Event Spotlight
Black Tie Night of Elegance Gala
Friday, May 15 | 7–10 PM | Angelos Law School — 12th Floor
Our signature event of the semester, hosted with WoCSA, SEB, and ODK. A night of culture, celebration, and Black excellence.
Black tie attire required.
Tickets will be limited, so plan ahead. (Register Here or below).
📢 Opportunities
John Lewis Young Leaders Fellowship
Deadline: February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST (Application Here)
This is an incredible leadership opportunity rooted in social justice, civic engagement, and advocacy—perfect for students who want to make a real impact.
If you're passionate about change and want to grow as a leader, apply. The program has a strong history of empowering young organizers and community builders.
🌟 In the Culture
Member Spotlight: BSU's own Erika Young is featured in The Power Within: Honoring Black History Month, a group exhibition at the Chesapeake Arts Center celebrating Black and African American artists.
The exhibition runs January 22 through March 1, so you'll have plenty of time to stop by and support.
Reception:
📅 February 26
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Hal Gomer Gallery
Free and open to all (Register Here).
🚀 HBCUniverse Summit 2026 at Morgan State University
Saturday, February 7 | 9 AM – 4 PM
Tickets: FREE for all university students
RSVP: Link
This summit brings together speakers from Nike, Salesforce, Microsoft, Broccoli City, and more. This year's theme, "Launchpad to Legacy," focuses on helping students turn ideas into real impact. There will be panels, workshops, pitch competitions, giveaways, and free headshots.
UBalt always shows out at this event. Let's keep that momentum going.
Thank you for starting the semester with us. If you have announcements or achievements you'd like featured in the next newsletter or highlighted during our General Body Meetings, feel free to reach out. We're excited to build with you this spring.
All GBM dates for the semester are listed on Bee Involved, and you can register for each one in advance.
- Friday, January 30, 2026 — 6–7 PM
- Friday, February 27, 2026 — 6–7 PM
- Friday, March 27, 2026 — 6–7 PM
- Friday, April 24, 2026 — 6–7 PM
- Friday, May 8, 2026 — 6–7 PM
Every GBM will be HYBRID so that you can join us in person or online—whatever works best for you.
Here's to a strong Spring 2026,
Gamar Hayles
President, Black Student Union
Vice President, Student Events Board
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