United Students of African Descent
University of Maryland Baltimore

"Embracing graduate and professional students of color "

The organization's goals are to:

• Address the concerns and cultural development of students of African descent
• Educate others about the contributions of Africans and African-Americans in the enhancement of society and the world at large
• Raise the campus community's level of awareness about diversity issues by creating venues for people to interact and discuss such issues in an open and safe environment

USAD interacts directly with both the local Baltimore community and national organizations, and with people and institutions involved in addressing the concerns of students of African descent. The organization achieves its mission by sponsoring and implementing informative, educational, interactive, cultural, and entertaining programs.

Spring 2006 Schedule of Events
                                        UPCOMING EVENT     (Wednesday, April 19th, 2006)
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                                                          USAD GENERAL BODY MEETING 
                                                                   COME HELP US PLAN FOR OUR 
                                                                                      ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL EVENT, 
                                                                                                Friday, MAY 5th, 2006

                                                                  LEARN ABOUT AVAILABLE 
                                                          2006-2007 EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS
                                                                                                           
                                           WHERE: STUDENT CENTER AT PINE STREET 
                                                        (222 N. PINE STREET, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM, 2nd Floor
                                              TIME: 5:30PM
                                                          ***** FOOD WILL BE SERVED*****

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• Movie Night/Meeting (Wednesday, February 15, 2006 @ 5:30pm; Sophomore Lecture Hall, SOM)
• SNDA/USAD UMOJA Celebration (Thursday, February 23, 2006)
• USAD Jazz Festival/Graduating Seniors Celebration (Friday, May 5, 2006: check back for details)

For information on these events, you can email the organization at the following address: usad@umaryland.edu; visit or call the Office of Student Services, Baltimore Student Union, room 202, (410)706-7117.

2005-2006 Executive Board Members

ANNOUCEMENT:

ATTENTION ALL GRADUATING SENIORS! USAD would like to recognize you at our annual jazz festival. Please send an email to usad@umaryland.edu if you are graduating with the following information: Name, Future Plans (Residency, Post-Doc, Job, etc).

NOMINATIONS for the 2006-2007 Executive Board Postions are currently being accepted. Please email the organization at usad@umaryland.edu if you are interested in a particular position (please list the position as described below). Feel free to nominate your friends and classmates for positions as well! 

Contact
Office of Student Services, Baltimore Student Union, room 202, (410)706-7117