Good Morning Carey Students,
Happy Black History Month!
We’re excited to kick off Black History Month with a lineup of meaningful and engaging events hosted by the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA). Let’s come together to honor this important month and celebrate Black culture, history, and resilience.
1. Carey Day at the National Museum of African American History & Culture
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:45 AM
📍 Location: 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560
Join the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA), Staff and Faculty Association (BFSA), and Alumni Network (BAN) for their first combined event at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring visit to explore, reflect, and connect. To RSVP, please contact Love Iris Chery at lchery1@jh.edu. See the attached flyer for more details. Even if you can not make it exactly at 11:45, please attend! We currently have ample tickets.
2. First Tuesday Happy Hour
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
📍 Location: Carey Washington DC Campus
Unwind and connect with fellow Carey students and professionals at our DC Campus for the monthly happy hour!
3. First Thursday Happy Hour
📅 Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
📍 Location: Carey HE Baltimore Campus
Join us at the Baltimore Campus for an evening of networking and camaraderie.
4. BGSA-ABC Personal Finance Summit
📅 Date and Time: To be announced (details are being finalized)
📍 Location: Carey HE Baltimore Campus
Theme: Empowering Financial Literacy in the Black Graduate Community
This interactive summit will feature a keynote speaker, panel discussions, and a networking marketplace with African-themed products, BGSA, and ABC-branded merchandise. Topics include:
- Managing student loans effectively
- Investment strategies for graduates
- Budgeting and saving for short- and long-term goals
Stay tuned for more details as we finalize the plans.
We look forward to celebrating Black History Month with all of you, and we hope you’ll take advantage of these incredible opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate! Stay tuned for more updates and events. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further details.
Warm Regards,
Shayla Ellington
President, Black Graduate Student Association
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
