The BSU Outreach Program
By Deb White
As Vice President of the Black Student Union, I am responsible for leading community service activities within the organization. Our main community service project has been the BSU Outreach Program. We launched the program in September 2006. The mission of the program is to assist young women in their pursuit of higher education. We mentor girls at Westinghouse High School (my alma mater!) that are in their junior or senior year of high school. We facilitate workshops such as educational pursuits, taking a college tour, and financial aid options, just to name a few.
My vision for the program was inspired by my personal experience I had in high school. I realized that I had a strong support system within my family as well as at school and that there were people cheering me on to succeed. Without that support system, I think my ideas about college, and dedication towards higher education would not be as strong. Thus, I recognized that some students may not have a strong support system, and may very well be in search of it. So, I thought, why not be the catalyst for change, and hope in the lives of the youth? Collaboration with the members of the Black Student Union and their eagerness to participate made the process of creating the outreach program smooth. Our hope is to provide insight concerning our personal experiences throughout college, as we are currently going through them. Speaking about our experiences and struggles while we are faced with them has great impact, because we can easily relate to situations, and offer advice on how to tackle each one, one step at a time.
So, anyone that is interested in being a mentor for the BSU Outreach Program, do not hesitate to contact me for more information. It is truly a rewarding experience! You can reach me at chathamambassador@chatham.edu or (412) 365-1616 if you have any questions.
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I love the BSU program with all my heart. The women that came from Chatham University helped push my senior class ladies, and I and showed us that we can do anything as long as we put our heads to it. I am very grateful! If it was not for these great ladies I may not have tried so hard to get into my first choice (Chatham University) :)!
Thanks again
Vanessa
Thanks for everything!
Vanessa
Thanks again
Vanessa
Thanks for everything!
Vanessa
Posted by music_nessa on April 18, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Hey Vanessa!
I am so glad that you were apart of the BSU Outreach Program. We are looking to recruit someone to head up the program for next year, and if you would like to be involved, I think you would be of great assistance. The BSU ladies are so proud of your accomplishments, and dedication to education, keep up the great work!
~Deb White
I am so glad that you were apart of the BSU Outreach Program. We are looking to recruit someone to head up the program for next year, and if you would like to be involved, I think you would be of great assistance. The BSU ladies are so proud of your accomplishments, and dedication to education, keep up the great work!
~Deb White
Posted by debstar08 on April 21, 2008 at 4:48 PM
