Student Services
Black Student Advisor
Welcome, both new and returning Saint Mary's University students!
The Black Student Advisor is here to assist you throughout your University career in as many ways as possible. All students are welcome to visit us for information on employment, scholarships, bursaries, housing, events, and black culture. Services of the Advisor are available to students of ALL ethnic backgrounds who are associated with Saint Mary's University.
If you wish to contact The Black Student Advisor our telephone number and email address are:
(902) 496-8172 and blackstudentadvisor@smu.ca respectively. Feel free to schedule an appointment or drop in - the office is located on the 4th Floor of the Student Centre, Room 423
| (Student Advisors are available during the academic year (September through April) only. If you need assistance please feel free to email blackstudentadvisor@smu.ca and someone will respond to your inquiry) |
Did you know Saint Mary’s has a Black Student Advisor?
What is the role of the BSA you ask?
My role is to provide education around support services to all students of African descent studying at Saint Mary’s. I can provide you with information packages on scholarships, awards, bursaries and employment opportunities specifically for students of African descent! Sounds exciting doesn’t it?
I am here to provide all students with a wide variety of services and opportunities available on campus, within the community and across Canada. If you’re looking for money for tuition, exciting job and volunteering opportunities and a place to learn, promote and express your African Canadian culture and heritage come and visit me! I have tonnes of information for you so come on up to Student Services and access everything you need to flourish while studying at Saint Mary’s as a student of African descent!
Office Hours (available during academic year September to April)
**The Black Student Advisor is not available during the summer months but if you have questions or comments please contact us by email or phone and someone will respond to you
Contact Information:
Black Student Advisor
4th Floor Student Centre, Room 423 – 902-496-8172
Please find the current edition of the Black Student Advising Handbook 2012-2013
Community Organizations
Another way to gain some experience and information is to make contact with some of the organizations in the community that promote personal development. The following is a list of some of these organizations:
Important Dates
January 16, 2012 - Martin Luther King Day
February - African Heritage Month
http://www.gov.ns.ca/ansa/AHM2012.asp
http://halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/ahmonth
March 21, 2012 - International Day for the Elimination of Racism 2012
Comments and Suggestions
If you have any suggestions, or ideas on particular events, please email us at blackstudentadvisor@smu.ca