Black Issues Forum (BIF)
Held at Colorado State University Campus, Fort Collins, CO
June 7, 2016 - June 11, 2016
The purpose of the Black Issues Forum is to provide students an opportunity to demonstrate their written and oral communication skills and to enhance their leadership potential. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with university faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students as they discuss and evaluate the important issues of today that affect the African American community at the local, state, national, and/or global level.
Benefits of attending BIF
- Earn one college credit at no charge for the course “Blacks in Higher Education”
- Participate in small peer group discussions of current issues affecting the African American community
- Experience working in a university library and train in research methods
- Interact with faculty, staff and currently enrolled students of Colorado State University
- Reside in University residence halls
- Take part in social activities, including:
- Awards banquet
- Recreation activities
- An evening of cultural expression and open mic night
STUDENTS WILL BE HOUSED IN THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE HALLS
THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND. NONRESIDENT STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION COSTS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION, OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT, AND A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION IS FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
STUDENTS FINISHING THEIR JUNIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL WITH A CUMULATIVE GPA OF 3.0 OR HIGHER IN A COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. STUDENTS SHOULD ALSO BE INVOLVED IN LEADERSHIP, SCHOOL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
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