Black Men's Initiative
The Black Men's Initiative (BMI) is a retention effort spearheaded by the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs in collaboration with other offices throughout the university community. The goal of the initiative is to increase the retention and matriculation of Black Men at Loyola University Chicago. While Black males are one of the smallest underrepresented groups that are entering college, studies show that they are also the most at risk. This initiative is designed to improve the academic and personal success of Black Men in college. We hope to assist them in developing an understanding of their responsibilities as college students and as contributors to the broader society. We seek to build a strong community of dedicated individuals and to establish a supportive network for the group and its participants.
For more information about the Black Men's Initiative, contact Benjamin Harris at bharri7@luc.edu
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BMI Calendar
Spring 2008
January 2008
28 - 1st Meeting - 6:30p.m., Simpson MPR
February 2008
19 - 2nd Meeting - 6:30p.m., Simpson MPR
March 2008
13 - BMI Middle School Outreach Day - 5:30p.m., Regis Hall MPR
19 - 3rd Meeting - 6:30p.m., Simpson MPR
April 2008
10 - 4th Meeting - 6:30p.m., Simpson MPR
Fall 2007
September 2007
10 - 1st Meeting - 7:00p.m., Simpson MPR
26 - Shop Night - 7:00p.m., BCC Room (RSVP)
October 2007
10 - 2nd Meeting - 6:30p.m., Simpson MPR
19 - BMI Outing
November 2007
10 - BMI Outing: Movie Night - 6:00 p.m., Downtown
13 - 3rd Meeting - 6:30p.m., Simpson MPR
19 - BMI Charity Fundraiser Toy Drive - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., CFSU Lobby
20 - BMI Charity Fundraiser Toy Drive - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., CFSU Lobby
26 - 4th Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Bremner Lounge, CFSU
December 2007
04 - BMI Charity Fundraiser Toy Drive - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., CFSU Lobby
06 - Desserts in December - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., BCC Room, Campion Hall
08 - BMI Outing - 7:00 p.m.
All events subject to change. If you have any questions about the BMI Calendar, please email Benjamin Harris at bharri7@luc.edu.