(Charleston, IL) – Eastern Illinois University will host “BSR 2023” – the University’s annual Black Student Reunion – from September 1-3, celebrating with a variety of events on campus and in the community. According to Dean of Student Success Dr. Mona Davenport, this year’s BSR is being held to support EIU students with scholarships they need to succeed.

Events comprising BSR 2023 this September at EIU will include:

Friday, September 1 |

  • Welcome Reception/Old School Social with a BSR Happy Hour and Silent Auction; 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at U-Hotel, located at 920 W. Lincoln Avenue in Charleston. Co-sponsored by EIU’s Alumni Services.

Saturday, September 2 |

  • Coffee & Conversation—”State of the Black Student”; 10 to 11 a.m. in the Charleston/Mattoon Rooms of the MLK, Jr. University Union on campus, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • College of Education Conversation featuring EIU teachers, counselors, assistant principals, principals and superintendents from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Effingham Room of the MLK, Jr. University Union on campus, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • EIU Ancestral Walk (African American Tour) from 11 a.m. to noon beginning in the Circle Drive on the east side of Old Main.
  • Ultimate Day Party/Pop-Up Shops in EIU’s Cultural Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in EIU’s Cultural Center, located on 7th Street directly east of Old Main.
  • Annual Step Show from 7 to 9 p.m. in McAfee Gymnasium, on campus at 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • Wauconda “White” Party (Step Show After Party) from 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in McAfee Gymnasium, on campus at 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • Grown Folks Party (25 & Older), 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at U-Hotel, located at 920 W. Lincoln Avenue in Charleston.

Sunday, September 3 |

  • Gospel Brunch; 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Grand Ballroom of the MLK, Jr. University Union on campus, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston.
  • The BSR 2023 Group Picture at 12:30 p.m. on the steps outside Doudna, on campus at 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston. Participants are encouraged to wear their BSR t-shirts for the photo.

For more information about EIU’s BSR 2023 event, visit eiu.edu/oiae/bsr.php.

EIU prepares students to accomplish their life goals through a combination of quality academics, personal relationships, and both on-campus and online learning opportunities. For more information about Eastern Illinois University, including its broad array of academic and career readiness programs, or any of EIU’s other community-based services and opportunities, visit eiu.edu or call EIU’s public information office at (217) 581-7400.

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