Hi GSAD Family!

We hope you're all staying cozy and that the semester has been treating you well so far! Our community is growing, and we’re excited to share some incredible events lined up just for you. So, mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready for some unforgettable moments!
 

🌍 Upcoming Events 🌍

African, Caribbean, and African-American Community Lunch
🗓 Date: Wednesday, November 6th | 🕒 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Come join us for a special lunch gathering dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity of our African, Caribbean, and African-American communities! This will be a fantastic chance to connect with faculty, staff, and students, share stories, learn different perspectives, and create connections in a welcoming and supportive space.

Thirsty Thursday
🗓 Date: Thursday, November 7th | 🕒 Time: 4 PM - 6 PM
Get ready for an evening of fun with GSAD and our friends from Cohort Q! This Thirsty Thursday is all about unwinding and enjoying good vibes after a long week. Join us for trivia games, mingling, and plenty of laughs. Come by and make new friends, reconnect with old ones and just have fun. It’s the perfect way to recharge before the weekend! Please click on the link below to RSVP to this event: RSVP

🌟 GSAD Highlights 🌟

Campus Walking Tour:
Big thanks to everyone who joined our campus tour last month! It was an awesome day of exploration as we discovered key BU buildings, offices, and resources. Didn’t make it? Don’t worry—check out all the resource details here for a quick guide to important spots on campus!

🎉 Humans of GSAD 🎉

A Community Spotlight
We want to celebrate and shine a light on the incredible members of our GSAD community! Reading a fascinating book, listening to a binge-worthy podcast, just watched an amazing film, or attended an interesting conference? Let us know! We’d love to feature your recommendations, insights, or personal stories in our upcoming newsletters. Reach out anytime at gsad@bu.edu.

Connect with the Executive Board
Rhoda Namboze, President
Aliyah Phipps, VP of Events
Chela Surum, VP of Finance 
Israel Oladejo, VP of Alumni Engagement 
Jireh Ishaazi, PEMBA Representative 
Caroline Mughogho, 1st Year Representative 
Eden Gebreselassie, 1st Year Representative 

📅 Never Miss an Event or Update!

• Calendar: Don’t want to miss any GSAD meet-ups or exciting events? Add our events calendar and stay in the loop! Add GSAD Events Calender
• Socials: Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates, photos, and event highlights.
• WhatsApp Group: Join our WhatsApp group to keep up with conversations, spontaneous meet-ups, and last-minute details!

Thank you for being such an amazing part of GSAD. Let's continue building a vibrant, supportive, and inspiring community—keep being awesome, and see you soon!

Warm cheers,
The GSAD Executive Team