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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP UPDATES
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Chair
We had our First Leadership Meeting of the School Year!
We have decided as a team to have name tags.
For the SLLO, Fiscal Responsibility, we will have a Money Management Workshop at our Leadership Meeting on September 7.
On August 24- 26 the Chair and VCDPR went to the 69th Annual MSC Fall Leadership Conference. To network and understand what makes a great leader.
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Vice Chair
Recruitment & Retention
Leadership Training Day
On August 27 our Team went to ChallengeWorks for our training day
Leadership Refresher
August 29, 2021 MSC WBAC and other MSC committees went to the Leadership Refresher to understand all of the procedures and rules that come with being a leader in the MSC.
We will be at the MSC OPEN HOUSE!
Come out and visit our table at the MSC Open House September 5, 2021 from 1:00-5:00 PM
September 8, 2021 is our first Social of the Year with our current members and our Informational for our prospective members!
reTREAT
We will have activities, food, and plenty of time to make new friends! September 11, 2021 from 12:15-4:30 PM in MSC 2300E
Register
New Dues
We have made a few changes for the new year-- instead of paying $25.00 each semester, we have decided to combine the payments- meaning you pay $50.00 this semester for the entire year
PAY HERE
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Vice Chair
Development & Public Relations
WEEKLY BUDGET
We would like to thank Jennifer Santos for coming to our first Leadership meeting of the semester, sharing some wisdom, and sharing her and R.C. Lloyd's story. We would like to thank the late R.C Lloyd for the $1,500.00 Donation.
The Campus Climate and Glasscock Center Grant have been submitted this past Monday for one of our new events, High on the Hog.
TAILGATE SEASON
Join Ashley at the SPO Tailgates where you will be representing MSC WBAC and talking to other MSC Committee members and former students about our committee.
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DIRECTOR &
SUB-COMMITTEE NEWS
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Serves to actualize the principles of collective work and responsibility by building and maintaining strong relationships with the campus community through viable co-programming.
Kwanzaa Week – High on the Hog
We look forward to bringing to the Texas A&M campus Netflix’s High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. The event will include a Q&A with the documentaries series host and a recorded video from the Fulbright Scholar in Benin. The Q&A will be lead by one of Texas A&M's faculty members, Dr. Gatson. At conclusion of the Q&A and closing remarks, we will host a soulful sampling. We will delve into the episodes “Our Roots” and “Freedom” that trace the delicious foods, moving through lines from Africa to Texas.
This event will be FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Stephen Satterfield
Since 2007, Stephen Satterfield has spent his career redefining food and beverage as means of organizing, activating and educating. He is the founder of Whetstone, a groundbreaking magazine and media company dedicated to food origins and culture from around the world.
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Facilitates the commemoration of the federal holiday for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to honor Dr. King’s legacy while fostering a campus environment that fulfills Dr. King’s inclusive dream for America.
August 30, 2021 we presented the 15th Annual Revered Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast to the Culture & Education Program Assembly, and it was approved!
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Embodies the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child, but our intent is to raise awareness about social issues.
Join MSC WBAC for Soulful Sunday - a dinner and conversation program. This 2021-2022 season MSC WBAC's The Village Subcommittee will host five speakers that will present on this season’s theme - "A&M Excellence.” This year’s series will highlight the success of the A&M Community with speakers from our community to share their personal stories about achievement. With the concept of “it takes a village” in mind, Soulful Sunday welcomes the community to share a meal and have thoughtful conversation.
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Educates on Black history and matters involving the vast cultures and people of the African Diaspora.
Do you like to travel? Interested in learning more about African American culture? Why don’t you consider spending your spring break with MSC WBAC as we travel to our nation’s capital, Washington DC. During this trip, you will be exposed to several aspects of Black history; whether it be African art, visiting Black historical figures’ homes – we are going to our namesake’s home – Dr. Carter G. Woodson, campus tour of Howard University, the National Museum of African American Culture & History, or being surrounded by the urban DC culture in general, you will learn a lot about the African diaspora. This trip is part of MSC WBAC’s Homeward to My Heritage initiative and fulfills our committee’s purpose of providing educational programming, community-building, and enriching experiences that enhance the understanding of the culture and contributions of people of African descent and their impact on society. Student cost - $1,000.
Applications closes September 15
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