Posts by dwalker5 | Today at Elon | 51±¬ÁÏÍø /u/news Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:36 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Spring Fashion Show – May 7 in McKinnon /u/news/2010/05/04/spring-fashion-show-may-7-in-mckinnon/ Tue, 04 May 2010 18:34:00 +0000 /u/news/2010/05/04/spring-fashion-show-may-7-in-mckinnon/ This year’s Spring Fashion Show, J’adore, will be held tonight, Friday – May 7 at 7:00 p.m. in McKinnon Hall. The show will highlight this season’s trends from several local boutiques and major retailers.

Tickets can be purchased by at the door for $3. All proceeds will benefit earthquake relief efforts and the African-American Scholarship Fund.

Please address all questions to Shante’ Barnwell (sbarnwell@elon.edu).

See you tonight!

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Spring Fashion Show Tickets on Sale Now /u/news/2010/04/27/spring-fashion-show-tickets-on-sale-now/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:29:00 +0000 /u/news/2010/04/27/spring-fashion-show-tickets-on-sale-now/ This year’s spring fashion show, J’adore, will be held on Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m. in McKinnon Hall. The show will highlight this season’s trends from several local boutiques and major retailers.   

Tickets can be purchased by visiting our: 

  • Website: (Accepting: Debit/Credit)
  • Moseley Table: Monday, May 3 – Thursday, May 6 (Accepting: Debit/Credit, Phoenix Cash, and Cash)

Tickets can also be purchased by contacting Shante’ Barnwell (sbarnwell@elon.edu) or any fashion show model.

All proceeds will benefit earthquake relief efforts and the African-American Scholarship Fund.

Purchase your tickets today!

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Scholarship Deadline Extended: April 2 /u/news/2010/03/30/scholarship-deadline-extended-april-2/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:37:00 +0000 /u/news/2010/03/30/scholarship-deadline-extended-april-2/ The deadline for the Mr. and Miss. BCS Scholarship has been extended to Friday, April 2 at 5 p.m.  The scholarship is open to male and female non-graduating students of a multicultural background. You may pick up the applications from Janice Ratliff in Moseley 206 (Student Development).

Award recipients will receive:

  • formal recognition at the Black Excellence Awards on April 24
  • $250 academic scholarship

To address questions, please contact Danaka Walker at dwalker5@elon.edu.

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“Does it Really Matter?” – March 16 /u/news/2010/03/09/does-it-really-matter-march-16/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:05:00 +0000 /u/news/2010/03/09/does-it-really-matter-march-16/ Does having an African-American president change American perspective on race? Are initiatives such as affirmative action still necessary? Are we really living in a post-racial society?

Join us in this enlightening discussion as we explore how race relations are or aren’t relevant today and determine does race really matter in this contemporary society? The event is Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in McKinnon D.

This event is sponsored by the Black Cultural Society and Lambda Chi Alpha.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Danaka Walker (dwalker5@elon.edu).

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Apply for Black Cultural Society Scholarship /u/news/2010/03/02/apply-for-black-cultural-society-scholarship/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:32:00 +0000 /u/news/2010/03/02/apply-for-black-cultural-society-scholarship/ The Black Cultural Society will provide two students with its “Annual Mr. and Miss BCS Scholarship.” The scholarship is open to male and female non-graduating students of a multicultural background.

Each recipient will receive:
• A $250 academic scholarship
• Formal recognition at the Black Excellence Awards on April 24.

Scholarship applications are available in Moseley 206 (Student Development) from Janice Ratliff. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 29th, at 5 pm.

Remember to join the Black Cultural Society each Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Commuter Lounge for General Body meetings.

Please send questions to Danaka Walker at dwalker5@elon.edu.

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RSVP to “Upholding the Legacy” by Feb. 23 /u/news/2010/02/17/rsvp-to-upholding-the-legacy-by-feb-23/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:54:00 +0000 /u/news/2010/02/17/rsvp-to-upholding-the-legacy-by-feb-23/ “Upholding the Legacy: Embracing the Movement” is program honoring some historical themes of the Civil Rights Movement through artistic talent. Various student organizations will be portraying significant events through song, spoken word, and event reenactment. Light hors d’oeuvres will be serving during the program.

If you are interested in attending the program, you must RSVP by Tuesday, February 23. Please contact Caroline Denning (cdenning@elon.edu) or Danaka Walker (dwalker5@elon.edu) for event confirmations or questions regarding the program.

Event Date/Time: Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. in Oaks 212 (McCoy Commons)

This event is sponsored by the Black Cultural Society and the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

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Applications being accepted for Mr. and Miss BCS Scholarship /u/news/2010/02/15/applications-being-accepted-for-mr-and-miss-bcs-scholarship/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:23:00 +0000 /u/news/2010/02/15/applications-being-accepted-for-mr-and-miss-bcs-scholarship/ The Black Cultural Society will be awarding two students with its annual Mr. and Miss. BCS Scholarship. The scholarship is open to male and female non-graduating students of a multicultural background. Each award recipient will receive the following:

• $250 academic scholarship
• Formal recognition at the Black Excellence Awards

To receive an application, please see Janice Ratliff in Moseley 206 – Student Development. The deadline to receive all applications is Monday, March 29, at 5 p.m.

Join the Black Cultural Society each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Commuter Lounge for our General Body meetings.

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Earn a $250 Scholarship from BCS /u/news/2010/02/07/earn-a-250-scholarship-from-bcs/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:27:00 +0000 /u/news/2010/02/07/earn-a-250-scholarship-from-bcs/ The Black Cultural Society will be awarding two students with its Annual Mr. and Miss. BCS Scholarship. The scholarship is open to male and female non-graduating students of a multicultural background.

Each award recipient will receive the following:
• $250 academic scholarship
• Formal recognition at the Black Excellence Awards

The scholarships will be available Monday, February 8, in Moseley 206 (Student Development). Please ask for from Janice Ratliff.

The deadline to receive all applications is Monday, March 29, at 5 p.m. Please return applications to Janice Ratliff in Moseley 206. 

Also, remember to join the Black Cultural Society each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Commuter Lounge for our General Body meetings.

Please contact Danaka Walker at dwalker5@elon.edu for any questions regarding the scholarship or the organization.
 

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Donate to a Christmas Cheer Family /u/news/2009/11/16/donate-to-a-christmas-cheer-family/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:39:00 +0000 /u/news/2009/11/16/donate-to-a-christmas-cheer-family/ This Monday through Friday, the Black Cultural Society will be raising money to support an adopted family for the Christmas holiday season. Your donations will contribute to purchasing a Christmas dinner, gifts, and other financial assistance for a economically disadvantaged family. Your donations will help make a merrier Christmas for those struggling during the current economic climate.   

We will be accepting meal plans, Phoenix cash, and loose change in the Moseley Center.

Thank you for your generous donations!

Please contact Danaka Walker at dwalker5@elon.edu for questions concerning Christmas Cheer or the Black Cultural Society.

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BCS Tailgate: Harper Center Lot /u/news/2009/11/13/bcs-tailgate-harper-center-lot/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:24:00 +0000 /u/news/2009/11/13/bcs-tailgate-harper-center-lot/ Join the Black Cultural Society as we tailgate before the biggest game of the year against Appalachian State! We will be providing FREE food from Smithfield’s Chicken and Barbeque!!

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
  • Time: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • Location: Harper Center parking lot (Look for blue and green balloons)

BEAT APP!

 

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