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PASA newsletter

JANUARY 2025

PASA Family! Welcome Back from Holiday Break – Hope Your Semester is Off to a Great Start!

PASA is back this semester better than ever! We have amazing events lined up this semester that you definitely won't want to miss! This week, GMM is going to be a bit different! This Friday, we're heading out for a fun ice skating adventure! WOOOO!! Here’s what you can expect:

📍 *Meeting Spot*: Rush Rhees Library (Orange Line)
🕒 *Time*: Friday, January 31, 5:00PM
💰 *Cost*: $3 to skate, $5 for skate rentals

Take a Break from the Semester Stress – Bring a Friend and Spread the Word!

The Black Appreciation Dinner is just around the corner!

This year’s theme is "A Toast to Black Joy" 🥂, where we’ll honor and celebrate exceptional Black individuals for their incredible contributions to our campus community 🍾. Mark your calendars — BAD will be held on Sunday, February 16th at 5:30 PM. We’re proud to partner with the Black Student Union to make this event even more special!

We need YOUR help in recognizing outstanding peers who are making a difference! Head to the nomination form in our bio to nominate someone who truly deserves to be celebrated. Let’s make this a night to remember! Please fill out the form.

Link: forms.gle/FmasiS8bYbh6Rtpw7

Join MAPS for Harmony in Health: A MAPS Banquet ✨

You’re invited to the first-ever banquet hosted by MAPS — an evening of celebration, delicious food, and community. In partnership with the Black Faculty Alliance, this event is a unique opportunity to connect with physicians, promote inclusivity, and empower underrepresented voices in healthcare.

Event Details: 📅 Date: February 15, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Feldman Ballroom
🎟️ Tickets: FREE

SOCA is celebrating and exploring the rich history of OUR hair ✨! Join them for a meaningful discussion, and let’s honor the beauty and significance of Black hair. Will be giving away FREE hair products 🤎 to help you keep your crown shining!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 4th
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Douglass 407

Join WLA this Saturday at 1 PM for a creative and empowering session — they’ll be making Jars of Affirmations 💟!

Affirmations are a great tool for shifting negative thought patterns, boosting self-belief, and cultivating a more positive mindset. Regularly reinforcing these empowering statements can help build confidence and encourage personal growth.

They encourage you to bring a friend, enjoy some snacks 🍿🥤, and take part in this fun, feel-good activity. Don’t miss out — they hope to see you there!

The Douglass Leadership House has a lot of exciting events in store this semester! With Black History Month just around the corner, they got a whole lineup of meaningful events planned to honor and celebrate Black history and culture. Stay tuned — you won’t want to miss what they got coming up!

Meme of the Week :)

PASA is bringing memes back! Get ready for a fresh wave of laughter and nostalgia!

Have African memes you'd like added to the newsletter? Send them to our Instagram page @pasauofr and follow us while you're at it!

See you on Friday!

Secretary,
Mary Elias

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UR Pan African Students' Association

“Living is the intention. What makes a life worth living is having a purpose, an aim.”

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