Black Excellence Experience
The Black Excellence Experience offers first year first time and transfer students a chance to engage in a dynamic three-day summer bridge tailored to their affinity group. Through specifically designed activities, participants are familiarized with campus life while accessing vital resources and support services aimed at nurturing their academic, cultural, and emotional growth. This program serves as an early avenue for students to forge connections with peers, faculty, and staff. With a deliberate focus on cultural responsiveness, the program strives to cultivate inclusive and educational environments for our diverse communities. Programming is open to students regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected identity.
Agenda
- 11 am-2 pm Participant Check In - Los Cerritos Hall
- 2:30-3 pm Program Welcome - Japanese Garden
- 3-4 pm Black Excellence Campus Resource Fair - Japanese Garden
- 4-5 pm Peer Mentor Engagement
- 5-6 pm Dinner - Alumni Center
- 6:30-8:30 pm Rooftop Social - Parkside North
- 7-8:30 am Breakfast - Parkside Commons
- 9-10 am Paired Group Activities
- 10-11:30 am CSULB Black Excellence Scavenger Hunt
- 11:30 am-12:30 pm Lunch - Parkside Commons
- 12:30-1:30 pm Free Time - Los Cerritos Hall
- 2-3 pm "A Tale of Two Beaches"
- 3-5 pm Engagement with Black Faculty and Staff Association and group photo
- 5-6:30 pm Dinner - Parkside Commons
- 7-9 pm Rec the Night - Student Recreation Wellness Center
- 7-8:30 am Breakfast - Parkside Commons
- 8:30-10 am The Outbac - Outbac Challenge Course
- 10:30-11:30 am Closing Session
- 12-2 pm Checkout