Meeting of the Minds –
Blacks in Academics/ Having a Family in Graduate School

Our next forum will be held on Thursday, November, 19 at 5:00 p.m. Being the week before Thanksgiving, we would like you to bring your speciality dish to the last forum of the semester. Please e-mail what dish you are bringing so we can ensure that we have a variety of items.

BGSA in Service

The BGSA has selected 5 brothers and sisters from the Angel Tree program. The needs/ wish lists are below. Please turn in all gifts to Amanda Plain (amanda.matrice@gmail.com) in the CHEM 243 by December 2. If you do not want to shop, monetary donations can be made.

Kimorora – Age 5
Pants and shirts (size 6)
Dora items

Jada – Age 7
Pants and shirts (size 7)
Dora Items

Roosevelt – Age 12
Shirts (XL)
Pants (34-32)
DVD Player

LaShun – Age 13
Pants (22 Women)
Shirts (XL Women)
Purse
Watch
Jewelry

Alison – Age 16
Clothes for winter
Pants (18 Women)
Shirts (XL Women)

BGSA Sharing Knowledge

The BGSA plans to host college planning workshops for high seniors. The first planning meeting will be on Wednesday, November 18 at 5:15. Please e-mail if interested. Location TBA

FYI from the GSA

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) has voted on several changes over the past months (travel grants, budgets, etc.) The website is in the process of being updated. However, minutes of the meetings are available. See www.uab.edu/gsa for more information.

The GSA has started a Graduate Student Medical Assistance Fund. This benevolence fund is for students who have a need that is not covered by VIVA or to supplement those with chronic illnesses. The money for the fund will come from fundraisers and payroll deductions. The committee is asking for a monthly donation of $5 - $10 from each graduate student. However, any and all donations are welcomed.

The GSA Holiday Party will be at J. Clydes on Wednesday, December 2 following the Senate Meeting. Donations for Toys for Tots will be collected.

For more information about these projects or to assist in the planning, please contact your GSA senator.

World AIDS Day – 5th Annual Pastors vs. Personalities Basketball Event
December 4, 2009, 6:30 PM at Miles College
Attendance is Free

BGSA has been invited to support the 5th Annual Pastors vs. Personalities Basketball event to fight against HIV/AIDS.    This event is geared towards allowing our local “Celebrities” which consist of Radio personnel, News Anchormen/women, Business owners, City Council Members and “Pastors” the opportunity to give back to our community in the spirit of HIV/AIDS Prevention.   

Our goal is to ensure that at least 90% of young people between the ages of 15-24 have access to the information, education and services necessary to develop the life skills required to reduce their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS infection.  BGSA will be handing out important HIV/AIDS prevention literature to event attendees.
Come out and show your support.