ANNOUNCEMENTS
BGBL Leadership Applications
As we move even further into Spring, leadership transitions across Marshall gradaute clubs continue. The election process for the next BGBL President and Vice Presidents will be as follows:
President
Application Opens: Tues, Feb 14, 2023
Vice President
Application Opens: Thurs, Mar 9, 2023
Additional details including eligibility requirements and the application process will be made available on the corresponding dates.
COMMUNITY
Black History Month at USC
USC Celebrates Black History Month with activities and events across campus throughout the month of February. View the Black History Month calendar to learn about how you can join in honoring the contributions of Black Americans.
FORWARD Summit Returns on Friday, Feb 24!
Join Black Graduate Business Leaders (BGBL) and the Latino Management & Business Association (LMBA) for this annual diversity, equity & inclusion conference highlighting Black and LatinX business leaders who are making waves across industries.
Leaders from YouTube, Hulu, Creative Artists Agency, the U.S. Green Building Council - Los Angeles, Harlem Capital, Wonder Ventures, Creser Capital Fund, The Center by Lendistry, USC Credit Union, Amazon Music, and TikTok
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Emerging Industries | Entertainment | Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital | Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Tickets are $15. Visit www.usc-forwardsummit.com to purchase.
If you have an idea for an event or come across one to share with fellow BGBL Members, please email Juri Taylor and Deonta Plase.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming opportunities to further your career
NEW! National Urban League Virtual Career Fair
Join the National Urban League for this a free event designed to connect professionals and college graduates with recruiters from Fortune 500 companies with job opportunities. The Virtual Career Fair is part of the League’s Black History Month celebration and is open to our members and diverse candidates from across the nation.
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
9:00am - 1:00pm PST
Virtual
Register on the NUL's website
BGBL Career Development Study Hours
Socialize with a focus on career and educational development. Drop by and chat with peers and/or the BGBL Career Development VPs on 1) career support (updating resume, identifying the right role, interview prep) and/or 2) education support (homework help, casing prep, etc.) that will enable you to apply theoretical knowledge to practical application (recruiting + current roles).
Session 3:
Wed, Feb 15, 2023
3pm - 5pm
JFF 106
Register on CampusGroups
National MBA Career Conferences Information & Resources
Conference Fellowships & Aid
- Marshall Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) Travel Fellowships | CLICK HERE to apply
Awards of up to $750 will cover registration fees and partial travel expenses (i.e. flight and lodging accommodations). Note: Fellowships do not cover membership fees.
- Marshall Graduate Career Services (GCS) Career Conference Registration Fee Funding | CLICK HERE to apply
Reimbursement of up to $250 to help cover registration fees for one (1) career conference per academic year that is not supported by Marshall's ODEI Travel Fellowship fund. Note: Program is not available to students who are members of a Marshall case competition team.
If you have a career-related opportunity or come across any you would like to share with BGBL members, please email Mariessa Edmondson and Jasmine Lopez-Logan.
NEWS
Black Employees Face Backlash From White Managers When They Self-Promote At Work (HuffPost)
Women of color are leaving the workforce and vanishing from unemployment statistics (Fast Company)
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