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BBSA News
Oak Leaves on His Shoulders: Discovering the African American Civil War Surgeon
Date: Thursday, November 29, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Location: R2310
The story of African American medical personnel that served during the American Civil War is an often neglected, but important part of Civil War history. “Oak Leaves on His Shoulders: Discovering the African American Civil War Surgeon” will follow a journey of discovery introducing four of the fourteen African Americans who served as surgeons during the American Civil War and how their stories are revealed through their service at one hospital in Washington, D.C.
Jill L. Newmark is an exhibition specialist and curator at the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health. She has worked in the History of Medicine Division of NLM for the past 15 years where she is conducting research on African American medical personnel that served during the American Civil War. She has curated several exhibitions including Binding Wounds, Pushing Boundaries: African Americans in Civil War Medicine and has authored several articles that have appeared in Prologue magazine, the quarterly publication of the National Archives, Traces, a publication of the Indiana Historical Society, and several online publications and blogs. She is currently working on a book on African American Civil War Surgeons.
 SAVE THE DATE: BBSA Holiday Party
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
Location: Palmer Commons - Great Lakes Room | 100 Washtenaw Ave
RSVP
Come celebrate the end of the year with your BBSA fam. Be for fun and cheer to get you into the holiday spirit. Also, if you ordered a BBSA shirt, be ready to pick it up as the ultimate holiday gift.
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Accenture Coffee Chat Sign Ups
Date: Friday, November 30, 2018
Time: 10AM - 2PM
SIGN UP HERE
Interested in consulting and working at the intersection of business and technology? Accenture Strategy managers and consultants will be on campus on Friday for 30-minute, one-on-one coffee chats with MBA1s. These coffee chats are a great place to discuss your interests and learn more about the summer opportunity with Accenture and the Accenture Strategy Consultant Development Program (ASCDP)
Yaffe Speaker Series
Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Location: Robertson Auditorium
Come listen to Kenny Mitchell, VP of Marketing, Branded Content and Engagement at McDonald's share with us his career and talk about culture and disruption at a Ross event like no other
After spending Thanksgiving with family and friends, it's time to resume social activities with your Ross fam.
This year, the African Business Club (ABC) presents the Afrobeats Party, a celebration of popular music of African origin. See here, here here and here for the best of Afrobeats inspired dance and music
Enjoy performances from DJ Mazi and your fellow Rossers performing Afrobeats, Reggae & Dancehall !!!
When: Thursday, November 29, 2018 (8.30pm - Close)
Where: Necto Nightclub
1) Tickets: Purchase your tickets here
2) Performance: Have you ever wanted to learn how to bust some epic Afrobeats, Reggae & Dancehall moves? Well now is your chance. Dance teams are still accepting signups. Show Ross your skills and sign up to perform with our amazing dance coaches here
Black Grad Happy Hour - Fall Edition
Date: November 30, 2018
Time: 7 PM
Location: Haymaker Public House | 203 E Washington St.
Attire: Cocktail
Please RSVP Here
Black Grad Happy Hour (BGHH) is back for the Fall 2018 Semester. BGHH is an opportunity for Black graduate students and allies across campus to come together to network and mingle. Bring your business cards, enthusiasm, and positive vibes. Food will be provided so get there early.
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