27th Annual Slater-Johnson Memorial Banquet Scholarships and Awards

Posted on March 17, 2022 by lawson.477

Save the Date! The 27th Annual Slater-Johnson Memorial Banquet will be held on Friday, April 15th at 6pm at The Fawcett Center (2400 Olentangy River Road). Please join us as we commemorate a year of fellowship and prosperity. Use the passcode BGPSC to RSVP today!

Multiple scholarships will be awarded at this year’s banquet. Please see information below for each scholarship. We are also seeking nominations for the Spirit Award and Larry Williamson Service Award. The deadline for all scholarship applications and award nominations is Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm. If you have any questions, contact Ra’phael Davis (davis.6540@osu.edu).

William E. Nelson Research and Travel Grant:

Named in honor of Professor Emeritus William E. Nelson, professor of Political Science and African American & African Studies, the Caucus awards a grant to support the research and travel of an outstanding graduate student at The Ohio State University.

Undergraduate Book Scholarship:

Undergraduates at The Ohio State University are invited and encouraged to apply for the annual Slater Johnson Memorial Book Scholarship. Students involved in the BGPSC mentoring program are not eligible for the undergraduate book scholarship.

Mentoring Program Scholarship:

The BGPSC Mentoring Program Scholarship is offered to mentees within the Mentoring Program.

Spirit Award:

This award is presented to a graduate student who embodies a passion for people and helps form community among members of the Caucus through their energetic spirit.

Larry Williamson Service Award:

Named after Lawrence “Larry” Williamson, Director of the Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center, this award is granted to faculty, staff, and students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, unprecedented commitment to community, and offered innovative solutions to issues facing students of color with the Black Graduate and Professional Student Caucus.

Demetrice Allen Law Scholarship:

This year the BGPSC and the Black Law Student Association would like to honor the life and legacy of Attorney Demetrice Allen.

*This scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a law degree. Applicants must be a rising senior or currently in their senior year.

Fall 2021 Welcome Message

Posted on August 22, 2021 by lawson.477

Greetings,

The Black Graduate and Professional Student Caucus would like to extend a warm welcome to new and returning students at Ohio State University! The Caucus is thrilled at the opportunity to connect in-person and virtually over the next few weeks. Regardless of what this school year may bring, the Caucus is ever committed and excited to continue supporting Black graduate and professional students.

In 1971, students established the Caucus as an organization to provide a broad base of support to Black graduate and professional students. Today, that work continues through consistent programming devoted to providing spaces for support and advocacy, social connections, and service opportunities. Our signature programs include: First Friday Meetings, Mentoring Program in collaboration with the Columbus Urban League Young Professionals, and our annual Slater Johnson Memorial Banquet.

If you are a Black student and interested in joining the Caucus, visit go.osu.edu/bgpscjoin. Be sure to also visit our website (org.osu.edu/bgpsc) and follow our social media pages (Twitter/Instagram: @bgpscatosu) to stay informed about upcoming events. Our first events are listed below. See you soon!

September First Friday Meeting

Friday, September 3 at 6pm

MLK Lounge, Hale Hall

Come to this event to meet new and returning students, and hear about how you can continuously connect with the Caucus this year. The meeting theme is “Represent Your Undergrad,” so be sure to wear paraphernalia representing your undergrad institution!

September First Friday Mixer

Friday, September 3 at 8pm

Land Grant Brewing Company (424 W Town Street)

Join us after the meeting to fellowship and enjoy the drinks and food trucks at Land Grant Brewing Company!

From the desk of the President

Posted on August 28, 2020 by hines.350

Greetings,

The Black Graduate and Professional Student Caucus would like to extend a warm welcome to new and returning students at Ohio State University! As we enter into an unprecedented school year, the Caucus is ever committed and excited to continue supporting Black graduate and professional students.

Caucus Kickback: New Member Edition

Friday, August 28th at 6pm

New to Columbus, the Caucus, graduate school and/or OSU? RSVP for this event to meet other new Black students and receive relevant information for adjusting to graduate school at OSU. All attendees who RSVP will be in a raffle for new member giveaways!

September First Friday Meeting

Friday, September 4th at 6pm

RSVP for this event to meet new and returning students, and hear about how you can continuously connect with the Caucus this year. The meeting theme is “Represent Your Undergrad,” so be sure to wear paraphernalia representing your undergrad institution!

Pick Your Poison: Graduate School Edition

Friday, September 4th at 8pm

Join us for a virtual game of Pick Your Poison following our First Friday Meeting!

Best Regards,

Black Graduate & Professional Student Caucus 2020-2021 Executive Board

Welcome Everyone!

Posted on August 18, 2020 by hines.350

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