The Black Student Union (BSU) is one of the most active and welcoming student groups at Utica University. The club creates a space for students to celebrate culture, build community and talk openly about identity. 

While BSU highlights the experiences of students of color, anyone is welcome to join the conversations and events. Meetings take place every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the North Hall basement, and the group is led by third-year chemistry major, BSU president Xavier Moore.

Each year, BSU puts on two of its biggest traditions: a Kwanzaa celebration in December and Apollo Night in the spring, a lively talent showcase that’s become a favorite campus event. Along with those, the club hosts open discussions on what it means to be a person of color at Utica and how to make the campus more inclusive.

“BSU is more than just a club; it’s a community,” Moore said. “We celebrate our culture, have real conversations, and welcome anyone who wants to be part of it.”

For more information about joining the BSU, visit the organization’s Instagram account @bsuutica or contact club president Xavier Moore at [email protected].