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BFSA Founder - Dr. Simpson - Receives Emeritus Award - November 2023
Dr. Simpson with members of BFSA and Board of Regents, as well as some original members of BFSA.

Pictured Left to Right: Frank Robinson, Original Member Marcia Johnson, Regent Dr. Cori Henderson, BFSA VP Sylretta Jones (back), Emeritus Dr. W. Neal Simpson, Regent Andra' Ward (back), NKU President Dr. Cady Short-Thompson (back), BFSA President Dr. Marquita Barron, Original Member Michael Mimms (back), Leah Stewart, Regent & Student Body President Isaiah Phillips, BFSA Parliamentarian Dr. Eric Jackson, NKU Cabinet Dr. Darryl Peal

Ujima: “A Night OF Excellence”

The Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) hosts the annual Ujima: “A Night of Excellence” event.  This African American Community Awards Celebration combines the rich tradition of recognizing prospective and current African American students, NKU faculty & staff, and members of the surrounding community.  This event takes place in early April.
BFSA faculty and staff gathered together on stage at Ujima event 2023
Ujima - BFSA Award Recipients
Ujima - S2S Award Recipients
Ujima - AASI Unsung Hero Recipients

ENGAGEMENT WITH STUDENTS

Sherehe Group Picture
The Black Collaborative Kick-Off
ROCKS-S2S Welcome Back Brunch - Brainstorming and Sharing

Mix and Mingle

The official kick-off to the semester.  The mix and mingle is an opportunity for faculty and staff to meet and network outside of their departments.
Group of BFSA members gathered together for drinks in a dimly lit restaurant.
BFSA members gathered sitting together for a meal in a restaurant.

Annual Roundtable Discussion with The President's Cabinet

The members of BFSA engage with campus leadership to develop fair and equitable opportunites for Black faculty & staff as we collectively and collaboratively promote student success through access, completion and career & community engagement.
People sitting at a table during the roundtable discussion with BFSA.
President Ashish speaking to faculty at table.
People sitting at a table during the roundtable discussion with BFSA.
People sitting at a table during the roundtable discussion with BFSA.
People sitting at a table during the roundtable discussion with BFSA.