Events

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2nd Annual Black Excellence Graduation Celebration

2nd Annual Black Excellence Graduation Celebration Event

SAVE THE DATE! The McMaster Black Student Success Centre is excited to announce the 2nd annual Black Excellence Graduation Celebration...

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May @ Mac Black Applicant Meet and Greet 2023

May @ Mac Black Applicant Meet and Greet 2023 Event

The Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) invites you to the Black Student Meet & Greet on May 13th from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the...

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May @ Mac 2023

May @ Mac 2023 Event

You are invited to join McMaster University’s Black Student Success Centre during May @ Mac Saturday, May 13th. It will...

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Hamilton Youth Summit for Community Building

Hamilton Youth Summit for Community Building Event

We’ll have a presence at the Hamilton Centre for Centre for Civic Inclusion’s Black Youth Mentorship Program’s Hamilton Youth Summit...

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Bagels, Patties, and Beyond

Bagels, Patties, and Beyond Event

Join us for a delicious and meaningful event in partnership with McMaster Hillel and the Black Student Success Centre at...

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Reverend John C Holland Awards

Reverend John C Holland Awards Event

The Hamilton Black History Council is delighted to announce that the 27th Annual Reverend John C. Holland Awards, themed The...

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In Conversation… Embracing Intersections: Blackness and Disability

In Conversation… Embracing Intersections: Blackness and Disability Event

The Black Student Success Centre is proud to host an honest conversation about critically advancing supports for Black students with...

Black History Month Banner Design

BHM Kick Off: Black Expo Black Businesses in MUSC Atrium and Digital Museum

BHM Kick Off: Black Expo Black Businesses in MUSC Atrium and Digital Museum Event

Wednesday Feb. 1 is the first day of Black History Month – a month-long celebration of the contributions and achievements...

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Black History Month 2023

Black History Month 2023 Event

It’s OFFICIALLY the time of year where we ramp up for BHM at McMaster 2023! Check out the official #BHMatMAC2023 logo! Read...

Black History Month Banner Design

Black History Month launched at Hamilton city hall

Black History Month launched at Hamilton city hall Event

The Black Student Success Centre joins the community at the Black History Month launch at Hamilton City Hall

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BSSC Student Leader Leadership Training and Volunteer Appreciation

BSSC Student Leader Leadership Training and Volunteer Appreciation Event

Location: CIBC HALL Time: 12:30 pm to 5 pm During this catered event, participants will explore, analyze and compare the...

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Sisters in Sync

Sisters in Sync Event

Join us for a healing and community-building discussion with Joëlle Kabisoso, Kanishia Mensah, and Chantal Gray from Sisters in Sync,...

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Preparing Your Application for Submission (Application Support Circles for Black Students)

Preparing Your Application for Submission (Application Support Circles for Black Students) Event

Join us on January 10th for a virtual application support session. This online event is for Black-identifying prospective applicants and...

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Wilson Leadership Scholar Award Info Session

Wilson Leadership Scholar Award Info Session Event

It is often easier to ‘write ourselves out’ of these opportunities because they seem intimidating or you wonder if you...

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Faculty of Engineering Venture Academy NSBEMac Adventures (Grades 6 to 8)

Faculty of Engineering Venture Academy NSBEMac Adventures (Grades 6 to 8) Event

Heads up! @macengyouth and @nsbemac are holding an in-person NSBEMac Adventures event in BSSC November 24th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm The annual...

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Fall Preview 2022: Inaugural Black Applicant Meet and Greet

Fall Preview 2022: Inaugural Black Applicant Meet and Greet Event

Join us for an inaugural Black Applicant Meet & Greet on November 19th from 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm in Peter George...

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Let’s Talk Money

Let’s Talk Money Event

In partnership with @macafricans and @cdnblackchamber , join us for a “real talk” about your financial journey during your education. On November 15th from...

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Wakanda Forever Early Premiere Showing

Wakanda Forever Early Premiere Showing Event

Sponsored by the Black Student Success Centre (@macbssc @blacxscape) and brought to you by @MacAfricans. The Black Panther Movie Event...

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Empowered: A Black Male Support Group

Empowered: A Black Male Support Group Event

Run by the BSSC, the Empowered program provides an opportunity for Black male students in any program and level of...

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Black Clubs Fest/ BSMP Mixer

Black Clubs Fest/ BSMP Mixer Event

The BSMP is proud to announce our first in-person mixer of the year!✨ Join us this Wednesday at CIBC hall...