In collaboration with the AACC, the Center for Career Readiness & Life Skills will be hosting drop-in office hours in the AACC, Monday October 14 from 12-2pm. Join GA Feme for resume critiques, interview, and LinkedIn tips! Can’t make this week, not to worry - the next sessions will be held on 10/28, 11/11, & 12/2!
Come to the AACC on November 1st to hear and/or participate in a conversation to discuss self and community care with other women of color. 🤍🤍
This evening, we had a fantastic time as grad students shared their insights and advice with fellow students, both graduate and undergraduate. The panel moderators and audience posed thoughtful questions. We explored the nature of philosophy and its relevance to our lives, discussing favorite movies and TV shows with philosophical themes. We emphasized the importance of revolutionary thought and imagination, good humor, contemplating life, and building a sense of community over delicious pizza. Stay tuned for more upcoming events!
Make sure to attend this collaborative event in light of the upcoming presidential election presented by @naacpuconn and @uconnafricana . After the debate there will be a bashhh where music will be provided by @djmorelifee
Join us tomorrow for snacks, creative writing, and community!! Session is led by @elexified
Join us for an insightful evening panel on philosophy and culture next Wednesday. Mark your calendars, and please come hungry — we will have plenty to eat and drink!
Join us on Thursday, October 3 for snacks, community, and institutional critique. We will meet in the AACC Community Room from 1-3pm to discuss access to cultural resources at UConn as Black students. We will brainstorm ways to better access cultural resources as Black students as we question "how can writing incorporate all of my identities?" Together, we will strategize anti-racist writing initiatives and opportunities for collaboration between the AACC and the UConn Storrs Writing Center. This forum is led by Alexis Greene, a current graduate assistant at the AACC and Practicum graduate intern for the UConn Storrs Writing Center. For any questions or concerns, DM @elexified and/or email alexis.greene@uconn.edu. We hope to see you there! We will host a subsequent event to follow this forum at the UConn Storrs Writing Center on Thursday, October 10 from 6-8pm. Stay tuned and turn on your post notifications for @uconn.aacc so you don`t miss any future posts!
Join us this Monday for an information session on career resources available at UConn. We will discuss valuable tools and services that can help you navigate your career path. Whether you are interested in internships or full-time positions, this event will be a great chance to think about how to get started.
This evening, we celebrated our annual AACC Welcome Back Dinner. It has been a joy seeing our returning students and welcoming first-years. Together, we reflected on this year’s theme, “Curating a Culture of Radical Community Care,” while honoring the legacy of our beloved leaders and icons. The evening was filled with heartfelt artistic performances and delicious food. May we continue to find strength in community!
The countdown is on for this years Welcome Back Dinner! This years theme is “Cultivating a Culture of Radical Community Care” and we can’t wait to see you there to help us kick off a great year 🤍
Editing Credits: @iiiyanaaa 💗
Come be in community with the H. Fred Simons African American Cultural Center for our Welcome Back Dinner where we will introduce our theme for this year: Curating a Culture of Radical Community Care! 💚❤️🖤
The Vision, a Black arts & wellness journal previously produced by the AACC, is BACK!! Relevant links to submit to The Vision, contact the current editor-in-chief, join the GroupMe for The Vision, and view previous editions of The Vision can all be found on our AACC Instagram page bio! We look forward to viewing your submissions! If you have any questions, contact current editor-in-chief, Lex Greene (they/them) at @elexified and/or alexis.greene@uconn.edu!
This afternoon’s Black Student Organization Involvement Fair was a blast! It was amazing to see everyone, hear about all the cool ways to build community and find leadership opportunities on campus, and of course, indulge in some delicious Jamaican Beef/Veggie and Cookies. What a joy to be part of Black UConn—we’re super excited for all the upcoming opportunities and events this academic year!
Today is the day! Stop by to see over 40 different ways to become involved on campus. We’ll see you soon 🖤
Tomorrow is the 2nd Annual Black Student Organization Involvement Fair from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Werth Forum! Stop by to get involved with Black UConn, food and drinks will be provided. We can’t wait to see you there 🤍
Yesterday, we had our first annual cookout to kick off the new academic year, replacing our former welcome back pizza party!
It was a great success with delicious food, lively music, and plenty of dancing. Thanks for bringing your appetite, your moves, and your community spirit. Here’s to a strong start to the year!
The AACC is excited to invite you to our first annual Community Kickoff Cookout on Sunday, August 25th from 3-6pm on the Student Union Lawn. We will have games, food, and a DJ during the event. If you have any questions, please let us know. We cannot wait to see you all!!
Are you a rising sophomore, junior, or senior? Interested in sharing your experience and helping incoming first-year students adjust to life UConn? Become a mentor for the BLACC program! Just fill out the interest form linked in the QR code or in our bio. Have any questions? Let us know!
As summer draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the past academic year. Despite enduring unimaginable challenges in our community due to local and global injustices, we persevered and found moments of excellence, joy, art, celebration, and love. We look forward to the upcoming academic year with excitement. Stay tuned for our upcoming events and programs, and enjoy the remainder of your summer!
If you spot your friends in the video, tag them in the comments below!!
UConn’s Black Student Activist from the 1974 Sit-In are back 50 YEARS LATER‼️ Don’t miss your chance to speak with them‼️ (DATE CHANGE TO THE 15th)