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Mission
The purpose of the BSU shall be to function as a unifying force
for all Black students though which they may cooperate for achieving the following
mutual objectives:
a. To encourage and promote high academic and scholastic standards among all members
b. To promote, protect, and support the interests of all members, especially Black students,
through active participation in political and governance affairs
c. To provide unwavering support for all members especially Black students within the
Denison University community in all facets of their matriculation
d. To function as a source of interaction between the Black faculty, staff,
administration, and the BSU membership
e. To function as a vehicle through which all Black students can maintain their
social identities
f. To function as a community service organization
g. To function as a place of instruction and knowledge for the Denison community at large

Membership Benefits
- Thought-provoking, entertaining, and creative programming that encompasses the diversity and excellence of Black culture

- Access to a newly renovated Black Student Union space that includes a new Macbook, a workspace, new kitchen appliances, a new television, and a beautiful mural

-Opportunities to engage in critical conversations about Blackness and to learn more about challenges and benefits of Black students at a predominantly white campus

- Leadership experience and mentorship