Events

BSI Students actively listening to advise from BSI Ambassadors

Students at the Black Scholars Intiative Pre-Orientation event

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

Career Jam Prep Event
921-2-240
921 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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In this session, you'll receive valuable tools to help you effectively engage with industry professionals at Career Jam on Friday, April 4. Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) and the Career Center will cover topics like marketing, branding, and more to ensure you're fully prepared. You'll also learn how to showcase your skills and experience in the most impactful way. By the end, you'll feel confident and ready to make a lasting impression at Career Jam.

BSI Student laughing while surrounded by friends

Students at the Black Scholars Initiative Pre-Orientation

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

Black Scholars Initiative Luncheon
The Loft
921 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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The Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) and the Career Center are bringing industry professionals to you. Join us for an exclusive luncheon designed for graduating BSI students to network, connect, and gain insights from top professionals in the field.

 

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RISE
Spring 2025 RISE & Shine
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Eisenson Room
160 Massachusetts Avenue, third floor
Boston
MA
02215
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Grab some breakfast treats and a travel mug while catching up with the first-generation student community! 

Sign-up will be available two weeks before the event to have your meal swipe ready for you, and see the announcement of our special guest.

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SOMOS Latinx celebration 2024

Image courtesy of Berklee College of Music

SOMOS Latinx Annual Celebration
The Red Room at 939
939 Boylston St
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A night of music, community, and celebration—SOMOS style!

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
RISE
RISE: Library Resources and Virtual Reality Game Night
Stan Getz Library
150 Massachusetts Avenue, Library (2nd Floor)
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Meet up with library staff to review resources within the library and spend a some time in the immersive tech lab learning and playing a few virtual reality games as well. 

An image of the words RISE & Shine, with the word "shine" in a glowing neon font.
RISE
Spring 2025 RISE & Shine
-
Eisenson Room
160 Massachusetts Avenue, third floor
Boston
MA
02215
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Grab some breakfast treats and a travel mug while catching up with the first-generation student community! 

Sign-up will be available two weeks before the event to have your meal swipe ready for you, and see the announcement of our special guest.

BSI Student singing passionately into a microphone on stage while performing

A student performs at a Black Scholars Initiative concert.

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

Black Scholars Initiative End-of-Year Celebration
TBD

Join us for the Black Scholars Initiative’s end-of-year celebration, an elegant evening to honor the achievements of our students and recognize the graduating class of 2025.

Past Events

An image of the words RISE & Shine, with the word "shine" in a glowing neon font.
RISE
Spring 2025 RISE & Shine
-
Eisenson Room
160 Massachusetts Avenue, third floor
Boston
MA
02215
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Grab some breakfast treats and a travel mug while catching up with the first-generation student community! 

Sign-up will be available two weeks before the event to have your meal swipe ready for you, and see the announcement of our special guest.

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
The Business Side of Your Art: Skills for Creative Success
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Unlock the tools to take control of your artistic career at the Business Side of Your Art: Skills for Creative Success. This session offers performing arts students practical strategies to succeed in the business world.

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A student works on a grant.

Image courtesy of Berklee College of Music

Identity-Based Programs & Faculty Development
The Business Side of Your Art—Skills for Creative Success Presents: Grants and Funding 101: What Artists and Entrepreneurs Need to Know
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (room 1W at 1140)
1140 Boylston St
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Want to fund your creative dreams? The Business Side of Your Art—Skills for Creative Success kicks off with Grants and Funding 101: What Artists and Entrepreneurs Need to Know. This session will teach you how to find funding opportunities, craft strong proposals, and confidently navigate the grant application process. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your career to the next level.

BSI Student Leaders sitting together as a panel discussing difficult topics.

Black Scholars Initiative ambassadors

Image courtesy of Berklee College of Music

Tough Talk Tuesday: Owning Your Narrative
William Davis Room
150 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Tough Talk Tuesday brings Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) students together for candid, small group discussions facilitated by Darrien Waugh, program manager, and BSI ambassadors. These intimate conversations provide a safe and supportive space for students to explore topics that impact their daily lives, including identity, resilience, mental health, and the unique challenges faced by students at Berklee.

BSI Student Leaders sitting together as a panel discussing difficult topics.

Black Scholars Initiative ambassadors

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

Tough Talk Tuesday: Charting Your Path
William Davis Room (Subject to Change)
150 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Join us for Tough Talk Tuesday, where students come together for open, small-group discussions on the topics that shape their Berklee experience—identity, resilience, mental health, and more.

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RISE + Career Center
Get the Scoop on Career Jam
The Loft
939 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
United States
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RISE students will get an inside peek at the Career Jam and learn how to prepare for this exciting event. 

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
Health & Welness and SOMOS Latinx Program
Dance It Out: Safety Is the Best Partner
Studio T301
31 Hemenway - 3rd Floor
Boston
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Come dance, connect, and celebrate the love that keeps us moving—whether it’s for ourselves, our friends, or our community.

An image of the words RISE & Shine, with the word "shine" in a glowing neon font.
RISE
Spring 2025 RISE & Shine
-
Eisenson Room
160 Massachusetts Avenue, third floor
Boston
MA
02215
(View Map)

Grab some breakfast treats and a travel mug while catching up with the first-generation student community! 

Sign-up will be available two weeks before the event to have your meal swipe ready for you, and see the announcement of our special guest.

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
The Thin Line Between Perseverance and Burning Out
Canceled
TBD
TBD
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Join Berklee Counseling Services for an engaging wellness session exploring stress within the Black and Latinx artist communities. This interactive discussion will cover various topics, including strategies to balance perseverance and burnout and community-specific stress management

Small group Black and Latinx students seating together talking and smiling.

BSI and SOMOS Latinx students during a fall 2024 pre-orientation session

Image courtesy of Michael Spencer

Counseling Services & Identity-Based Programs
The Thin Line Between Perseverance and Burning Out: Understanding Wellness and Stress
Room 1A - Berk Hall
1140 Boylston St
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Join Berklee Counseling for an interactive wellness session where Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other students of color will explore healthy versus unhealthy stress, tackle cultural stereotypes, and discuss how stress affects their communities—leaving with tools to manage burnout and support their well-being.

Please register for the event in advance, as capacity is limited.