Registered OBSA mentors and mentees are invited to the annual retreat! Mentorship groups are led by assigned upperclass mentor volunteers to help guide and support their first year experience. All participants enrolled int he program are eligible to attend. The retreat is a half day in Pasadena at a comfortable indoor multipurpose space. Facilitated by OBSA staff and guests! Food and travel are provided!
OBSA and Intercollegiate Department of Africana Studies hosts our annual joint welcome lunch at OBSA. Meet faculty and staff from both offices, hear about our plans and partnerships and enjoy a free lunch! Open to all, including all majors and academic interests.
OBSA is planning its second ever Halloween bash featuring a DJ and dancing, costume contest, snacks, 21+ open bar, photobooth and more. Free and open to all (must be a current student at The Claremont Colleges w/ID).
Join us for wine, cheese and mocktails to celebrate OBSA’s fall submissions to our student art gallery in the OBSA main house and bungalow. Showcasing student artists from the 5 colleges colleges, OBSA’s gallery exhibition celebrates the work of Black student creatives. A community event free and open to all. An OBSA Art & Artist Engagement Series event.
