Black Joy Week 2023

Celebrate Black Joy!

Like last year, we will have a week of fun, joy, and celebration from Tuesday, May 30th to Friday, June 2nd! To make sure that our student body can participate, events will take place during week 10.

Thank you to our co-sponsors!

Thank you to our co-sponsors the Intercultural Center, Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership, Counseling Center, and the BSO. You continue to support and bring joy to our community. Many thanks, BAFSA


Black Joy Week Schedule

Black Joy Week will take place from Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 2, EST.

Tue, May 30


Black Joy Week Kick-Off

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Red Square

Join us at our booth at Red Square for a treat, music, and to kick off Black Joy Week!

Faculty, Staff, and Student
Basketball Game

3-5 p.m. | Athletics Gym

Form a team and sign up for the 3 vs 3 basketball tournament! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.

Basketball Team Sign-Up

Wed, May 31


Mindful Meditation

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Quad

It’s week 10, so take a break and join in a community meditation for Black mental wellness and snacks on the Quad.

Thur, June 1


Capture your Joy

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Quad

This week is about JOY. Capture your joy at our 360 photo booth for music, snacks, and fun!

Check out last year’s 360 photos

Fri, June 2


Pop Up Dance on the Quad

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Quad

What’s a better way to show your joy than dance?! Come get down with the BSO by learning a dance and grabbing some food.


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