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Website Mission Membership Benefits

Mission
We, the Black students of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater associate ourselves for
the purpose of motivating and retaining students on campus, coordinate activities
strengthen cultural awareness; provide assistance to the development and utilization of
our skills to the extent that we can become a professionally organized body of students on
this campus to deal with social, cultural, and educational problems.

Membership Benefits
1. Community and Support
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other Black students, faculty, alumni, and community leaders.
Mentorship: Access to mentoring programs from older students, alumni, or professionals within the BSU network.
2. Leadership Development/ Professional Development:
Leadership Roles: Opportunities to hold positions within the BSU executive board, helping develop leadership and organizational skills.
Event Planning, Skill Building, Community Engagement: Help organize and lead initiatives, such as cultural events, fundraisers, and social justice campaigns.
Networking with Professionals: Build connections with professionals in various industries, including alumni who can offer career advice and job leads.
3. Safe Space
Supportive Environment: BSU often provides a safe space where Black students can freely express their experiences, challenges, and achievements.
Mental Health Support: Access to resources and discussions about mental health, well-being, and coping strategies in a sometimes challenging academic and social environment.