Student organizations and departmental groups regularly meet in the Minority Affairs Bldg.
(*This academic organization serves as a support group to the Porter Scholars and meets in the Red Barn on the U of L Belknap Campus)
The African Student Union, is a diverse group that represent various cultures such as Nigeria, Senegal, Ethiopia and Ghana. For more details on events/activities, email, Helen Tantoh at honey_bun16@hotmail.com
The Black Diamond Choir is a gospel-performing group composed of U of L students and provides one-hour credit for participants. The leadership team of the choir meets regularly in the Minority Affairs Building. For a complete list of BDC concerts dates for the semester, leadership team meetings or to book the choir for a concert, email Phyllis M. Webb at phyllis.webb@louisville.edu.
*Multicultural Student Network (MSN-Psychology)
This is a new organization with goals to serve as a conduit for psychology students interested in multiculturalism, networking, and graduate training. Contact Dr. Kevin Chapman at lkchap01@louisville.edu for more details.
For specific dates and times or for more details about the group, email Edna Ross at elross01@louisville.edu
Black Student Nursing Association
The BSNA will meet the 4th Monday at 4 p.m. on these dates for the spring semester
January 28
February 25
March 24
April 21
CONECT is a peer student mentoring group in the College of Arts and Sciences.
For more details about CONECT meeting dates and events, email taadam01@louisville.edu
The University of Louisville's Project Upward Bound is a federally funded project that has existed on campus for more than 35 years. The program serves high school students from first generation and/or low income families. The Youth Toward Excellence (YTEP) is a state funded venture of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor's Minority College Preparation Program (GMSCPOP) Program and is designed to assist and motivate low income and/or first generation college going youth to excel academically in middle school and as freshmen in high school. For more specifics about these programs, visit this web site at www.louisvilleupwardbound.net or call 852-6719.
Student National Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
The role of the SNCC is to serve as a voice of progressive political and social consciousness and collective action. Perry W. Green III is the chair of SNCC. In addition to Perry, these are the current officers: Victor Mwimanzi, Vice Chair; Rosie Washington, Secretary; Juanita Scott, Treasurer; Mikal Forbush, Chief of Staff; and Adam Elmaghraby, Historian.
SNCC members have participated in the March on Washington (December 2006) involving the U.S. Supreme Court case, Meredith v. Board of Education and participated in the rally in Frankfort, Ky regarding the funding of higher education (February 2007).
Most recently, the group has been involved in the Jena 6 case which made national attention.
SNCC Week will be celebrated in January 2008 and will include commemoration of birthdays for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Muhammad Ali and a Mock Trial. For a complete listing of events, email Juanita Scott at jmscot05@louisville.edu
The Association of Black Students (ABS) is the umbrella organization for all the recognized black student organizations at U of L.
Rosie Washington is the current president for 2007-08. She can be reached at rewash01@louisville.edu
The ABS meeting dates are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 5 p.m. in the Minority Affairs Building
Spring dates are: January 17, February 7, 21; March 6, 20; April 3, 17.
The Society of Porter Scholars
The Society of Porter Scholars was named after Woodford R. Porter, Sr., who was the first African American to serve as chair of the University of Louisville Board of Trustees. The group was formed in 1986 to provide academic and social support to the Woodford R. Porter, Sr. Scholarship recipients and to promote interaction, enhance leadership opportunities and development, as well as encourage professional/graduate education.
Meeting dates, times and locations to be announced for the Porter Parent support group.
Visit the Porter web page for more details.
Porter Scholars Information
PORTER PARENT MEETING for students who are parents
This is a support group for U of L students with children to help further the education, health, and well-being of students:
Porter Parent meet dates, times, and locations to be announced.
A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP at least two days before the date of the event. Call Sharonda Wathen at 852-7267.
For a list of other events, visit the Society of Porter Scholars web site at WEB SITE ADDRESS to come
Minority Association of Premedical Students (MAPS)
MAPS is a recognized student organization for all premedical students at U of L. Contact Tonia D. Thomas, MAPS advisor Tonia Thomas at tdthom01@gwise.louisville.edu for additional details.
MAPS will meet in the Minority Affairs Building at 7 p.m. on these dates:
Mondays & Tuesdays, January 14, 29; February 11, 26; March 17; April 1; 14.
The MAEP staff serve as liaisons and volunteer with these groups which oftentimes meet in the Minority Affairs Bldg.
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Go tho the Diversity web site at www.louisville.edu/provost/diversity/ for information on additional support services.
MAPS former officers and members with Tonia D. Thomas, MAPS Advisor.
The Office of Minority Affairs Building is located on the University of Louisville's Belknap Campus. It is the red brick building located adjacent to Miller Hall and across the street from the School of Education and Human Development.
Telephone: (502) 852-6656 Fax Number: (502) 852-0913
(The MAEP web site information prepared and submitted by Phyllis M. Webb)