New pres. outlines BSU purpose

New pres. outlines BSU purpose

Black Student Union, Black History Week, BSU events

The Quad introduces new BSU leaders, describes the BSU mission, and details upcoming events.

Donna Sosnowski

Quad Angles Vol. 41, No. 1

West Chester University Quad

September 26 1972

Angela Grabosky

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Student Newspaper

New pres. outlines BSU purpose By DONNA SOSNOWSKI ".. .We have a cause, and that is to promote the black on the WCSC campus as members of the student body who are here to get an education, rather than isolated stereotypes who are here to fill a yearly quota.. With these words, Alice Hunt, corresponding secretary for the Black Student Union summed up the purpose behind West Chester BSU. Officially begun during the fall 70-71 academic year, BSU is an organization dedicated to the creation of a relevant atmosphere for black students at WCSC by broadening and enhancing their academic and social life. It is open to all West Chester students, faculty and staff who have a concern for the black cause. Under the guidance of Dr. Jody M. Harris, BSU held its second election in April. As a result of the election, Ruth (Kitty) Alexander was elected chairwoman, and Michael Johnson vice-chairman. Other elected officers were corresponding secretary Alice Hunt; Karen Pleasant, recording secretary, and Clinton Martin, treasurer. Recently, however, Cheryl Diane Harvey replaced Martin, who resigned for academic reasons. According to Alice, BSU is looking forward to a busy but successful year. First on the list of activities for this semester is a BSU dance, at which a King and Queen will be elected. BSU then hopes to enter that Queen in the homecoming queen competition during rampage weekend, since there are now enough blacks on campus to carry a vote. By the beginning of October, BSU will offer a work-study program to assist students in subjects they are weak in. This program, compiled by Kitty Alexander and Dr. Harris, will be held twice a week, one and a half hours each time. In November, a talent show, similar to the one the NAACP held last year for the benefit of Martin Luther King, is scheduled in Philips. This event will be emceed by a Philadelphia radio personality, and proceeds will go toward the BSU scholarship fund. BSU plans for this semester also include a Christmas formal, to be held in December at the Holiday Inn on Rt. 100 north of West Chester. Tickets will be available to everyone and will cost $16 per couple. Another BSU project is the biglittlebiglittle sister, big-little brother program. Initiated this summer to acquaint freshman with WCSC and to help solve their problems, this program is not affiliated with the Women's Resident Government program. Plans for the second semester, as outlined by Kitty and Alice, includes Black History Week, tentatively scheduled for sometime in February. Unlike last year's Black History Week, this year's is geared toward full student participation rather than concentrating on outside talent. During this time, BSU is sponsoring a Broadway musical "Purlie Victorious", the cast of which will consist entirely of students. For information regarding tryouts, contact Alice Hunt, ext. 2275. Planning is also in progress for the April Arts Festival. This festival, which emphasizes the cultural aspects- of black life through dances, concerts, and guest lectures, will continue for only one week this year. Alice Hunt noted that many of these programs were set up to satisfy blacks on this campus who were "shafted" into coming here. "Right now, the most important thing I'm concerned with is seeing that those black students who are here come back next year. So many leave because of poor guidance, educational problems, and disillusionment with the college." Presently, there are approximately 160 black residents. Commenting on the outlook for this year's programs, Kitty Alexander stated she is ... "very concerned about accomplishing these goals. So far I'm sure they will work. The students are anxious and concerned, meetings are very successful, and I'm getting good participation frott averyone. The Season looks bright.*"

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