BSYou - Dr. Loretta Johnson to Deliver Keynote Address at Spring Convocation

Feb 12, 2025

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Dr. Loretta Johnson to Deliver Keynote Address at Spring Convocation

Bowie State University will welcome Dr. Loretta Johnson, secretary-treasurer emeritus of the American Federation of Teachers, as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Spring Convocation on Feb. 19.
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A New Play Entitled “Love and Vinyl” is Performed in a Record Store

“Love and Vinyl” brings theatre and music together like never before! Set in a real record store, BSU Professor of Theatre Bob Bartlett’s latest play is a heartfelt ode to the power of storytelling and song.
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Vote for Mister and Miss Bowie State University in the CIAA Scholarship Competition

Mister Chief Bentil and Miss Nalani Byrd are proudly representing Bowie State University in the CIAA Scholarship Competition.
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Bowie State Celebrates 50 Years of CIAA Women's Basketball

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its women’s basketball championship tournament, marking a historic milestone in collegiate athletics.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

We honor the 2025 theme, "African Americans and Labor," recognizing the impact of Black workers in shaping industries, communities and history. From fields to factories and boardrooms to classrooms, Black labor has been a cornerstone of progress. For 160 years, Bowie State has upheld this legacy, empowering future generations and fostering Black excellence.

Join Bowie State University as we celebrate the success and achievements of African Americans during Black History Month.

Thursday, Feb. 13

Are You Smarter Than Your Professor: Black History Month Edition

3-5 p.m.

Thurgood Marshall Library, Special Collections Room

Thursday, Feb. 13

Trailblazers for Black Male Educator Award Program and Reception

6-8 p.m.

James E. Proctor Jr. Building, Room 102

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Avoiding Harm in Black: LGBTQIA+ Training

12:30-2 p.m.

Thurgood Marshall LGBTQIA Resource Center, Room 1115

Thursday, Feb. 20

Du Bois and Black Radicalism: Keynote Address by Dr. Maurice Jackson

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Room 1330

Thursday, Feb. 20

Celebrating Black History Month: 3rd Annual Affirmations Ball

6-9:30 p.m.

Student Center, Wiseman Ballroom

Monday, Feb. 24

BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance — Legacies of Loss: The Barn to the Bus Stop

7-8 p.m.

University of Maryland

For details and more events, visit: BowieState.edu/BlackHistoryMonth

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Bowie State Hosts Central Maryland HBCU Climate Career Expo

On Feb. 19, Bowie State students, along with peers from Morgan State and Coppin State, are invited to network with leading employers in the environmental, sustainability and clean energy industries. Gain valuable insights from industry experts as they share strategies to help you launch a career addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Bowie State Hosts Weeklong CIAA Championship Celebration

Bowie State is once again the host institution for the highly anticipated weeklong HBCU championship event celebrating basketball, sports and culture. Bulldog fans are encouraged to show their BSU pride all week long!
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BSU IN THE NEWS

Feb. 7, 2025 - WMAR TV 11
How Bowie State University, Maryland's oldest HBCU, got its start in Baltimore

CAMPUS EVENTS

Feb. 13
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Heart Health

Feb. 14
1 - 2:30 p.m.

Why Love Matters: Mental Health and Relationships

April 5
8 p.m.

Bowie State University’s 160th Anniversary Gala

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Please note: The next issue of the BSYou Newsletter will be published on Feb. 26, 2025.