Centering the needs and voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), the BIPOC Conference provides an inter-institutional space for undergraduate students of color to come together to build community connectedness, nurture the sense of belonging and identity at historically white institutions while providing resources and leadership development.
If you identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC) or ALAANA ( African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American) this event is for you!
2023 Conference Details
“Empowering Change Agents for Everyday Leadership”
Colleges of the Fenway (COF) and Simmons University Multicultural Center have worked with all five COF institutions to create this year’s conference. By building community, connection, and a sense of belonging for BIPOC students within the COF, this conference aims to provide resources and leadership development for BIPOC and ALAANA-identified students.
When & Where
The conference will be on Saturday, February 25th from 10am-2pm. It will be held on Simmons University’s Residence Campus in Alumnae/i Hall (54 Pilgrim Rd, Boston, MA).
Cost and What’s Included
This event is free for COF students and is geared to the undergraduate student population. Breakfast, lunch, attendee gift, and leadership sessions are included. All students in attendance will receive a certificate of participation. The conference is not open to students outside the COF at this time.
Sample Schedule
While the schedule and presenters are still being finalized here is a sample of what to expect.
- 9:30am – 10:00am: Check-in and breakfast
- 10:00 – 10:10am: Welcome and Acknowledgments
- 10:10am-10:50am: Session 1: Identity and Mental Health
- 10:50 – 11:30am: Session 2: Leadership and Identity
- 11:30am-11:40am: Break
- 11:40am-12:20pm: Session 3: Identity and Activism
- 12:20pm-1:10pm: Lunch
- 1:15pm-2:00pm: Intergenerational Dialogue
Questions? Please email us at cofadmin@colleges-fenway.org with any questions.