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The latest issue of 'Southern Magazine arrived in mailboxes this week. This special edition celebrates the Year of the Ginkgo, featuring stories about BSC alumni, students, faculty, and staff who embody characteristics of purpose, connection, resilience, caring, creativity, leadership, tenacity, and confidence.
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Graham Spencer '16 and his wife Ashley Spencer '15 live in New York City, where he works for an educational advisory firm for colleges and universities across the country. In this guest op-ed, he asks, "Is Alabama prepared to lose its future BSC graduates — eventual taxpayers and citizens — to other states?"
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On March 7, about 100 BSC students, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered at the Edwards Bell Tower to pray for the future of the College.
On March 8, the BSC Cross Cultural Committee (C3) hosted a dinner in honor of International Women's Day featuring guest speaker Daphney Portis, who spoke on the power of amplifying positive voices in our lives. C3 promotes awareness, advocacy, and an appreciation for the diversity and inclusion represented at BSC.
Click on the photos above to see more.
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March 13 Pajama Night at the Chapel
7:30 p.m. Monday | Yeilding Chapel | In honor of midterms, join us for pajama night at Chapel! Get cozy and be part of worship as we continue our March message series: How to Stay Connected in Conflict.
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March 14 Provost's Forum with Dr. Bert Morrow
11 a.m. Tuesday | Norton Theatre | Lecture and Arts Credit | Dr. Bert Morrow, associate professor of business administration, will present The Effects of Trust and Distrust on Cooperative Members’ Outcomes in Uganda: Satisfaction, Dissatisfaction, and Participation.
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March 16 Mental Health Resource Panel
11 a.m. Thursday | Norton Theatre | Lecture and Arts Credit | Panel and discussion on the importance of nonprofit mental health work and resources available for students.
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March 28 Provost's Forum with Dr. Meghan Mills
11 a.m. | Norton Theatre | Lecture and Arts Credit | Dr. Meghan Mills, associate professor of sociology, will speak on Disability, Functional Impairment, and Substance Use Disorder.
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March 30 Panel on Intersectional Feminism
11 a.m. | Norton Theatre | Lecture and Arts Credit | Intersectional Feminism panel discussion with BSC faculty and staff.
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April 4-5 Graduation Expo
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday | Bruno Great Hall, Norton | Pick up caps and gowns, complete financial requirements, check your accounts, and more.
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April 29 Hillfest 2023
2-4 p.m. Saturday | Hill Amphitheatre | Come watch students and faculty perform at the Association of Music Students’ annual performance event. The Drink Fresh food truck will provide refreshments, and the first 50 students admitted will get a free acai or pitaya bowl. If you are interested in performing, please send a video of yourself performing one song you would like to play at the event to demacdou@bsc.edu by March 31.
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Hilltop Film Festival of Diversity and Inclusion: Call For Entries
The deadline for the Hilltop Film Festival of Diversity and Inclusion is March 17. Students, alumni, and friends of the college are encouraged to apply here.
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The Western Border: Call for Submissions
BSC's literary arts journal is accepting submissions for its second edition, The Space Issue! TWB welcomes all kinds of creative pursuits, including poetry, short stories, nonfiction works, or any other art relating to the concept of “space” in all its many interpretations. If you’re not feeling space-y, no worries; feel free to submit any artistic works you’ve created. Please submit your questions and creations to twb@bsc.edu, along with your name, class, and major. Deadline: March 17. Follow @thewesternborder on Instagram for updates!
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An opportunity for students: GLC Global Summer 2023 Virtual Internship
Are you interested in gaining global work experience? Do you care about sustainability? Are you entrepreneurial and interested in creating innovative solutions for businesses, non-profits and more? This internship is for you. If you have questions or want to know how BSC can support you, please contact Anne Ledvina (aledvina@bsc.edu).
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BSC Scholarship Opportunities
All scholarship opportunities open on March 1 and close on March 31. Apply here.
The Dowell Family Scholarship is awarded to a rising senior who meets the following criteria. Candidates must 1) be in good standing with Sigma Alpha Epsilon or Alpha Omicron Pi, 2) have demonstrated leadership to their chapters, 3) have a GPA of 3.25 or higher, 4) have exhibited campus and community involvement, 5) provide a 750-word or less essay regarding your leadership activities while at BSC, including what you have learned and accomplished.
The James Curtis Williams, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a rising sophomore who meets the following criteria: 1) a GPA of 2.0, 2) financial need, and 3) is currently employed part-time. The annual award shall be no less than $2,000 per recipient and is renewable for two additional years provided the recipient(s) maintain a 2.0 GPA or better. This award is additional to any financial aid already being received in hopes that it will eliminate the need for the recipients to work so that they can concentrate fully on their studies at BSC.
The Dr. Karen McKoy and Paul Lesser Endowed Scholarship is for rising juniors majoring in the health sciences who have financial need, with preference to those who are underrepresented minorities and are planning to practice healthcare in Alabama.
Questions? Contact Jalete Joseph Nelms, Director of Donor Relations at jjnelms@bsc.edu or (205) 226-4908.
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The library is now open until midnight Monday-Wednesday. See full hours here. Library hours are partly based on student staff availability.
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Resources for Students
Find links below to counseling resources, tutoring, and more.
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Resources for Faculty and Staff
Find links below to technology resources, benefits information, and more.
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