Jan. 28-30 Virtual Operations, Campus Remains Closed

Bowie State University will continue with virtual operations for all classes and office operations through Friday, January 30, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls and the dining hall will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus through Jan. 30. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather. 

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Social Justice Alliance Symposium

About Us

The Social Justice Alliance continues to honor the legacy of BSU student 1st Lt. Richard W. Collins III, who was murdered in 2017 by a UMD student. This event is hosted by the BSU/UMD Social Justice Alliance, the 2nd Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III Foundation and the UMD Anti-Black Racism Initiative.

For questions, please contact Victoria Alexander (she/her/hers), at valex@umd.edu.

Social Justice Alliance Spring Symposium

Rise Up: Mobilizing for Justice and Democracy

  • Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
  • Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Bowie State University, 14000 Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD 20715-9465

Register for the Symposium

This year’s symposium seeks to inspire meaningful dialogue and action around the urgent issues of social justice, civic engagement, and democratic renewal. The BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance annual symposium will bring together changemakers, scholars, and community leaders to explore the power of grassroots mobilization, coalition-building, and activism in today’s complex social and political landscape. 

Parking information will be shared prior to the event. Transportation will be provided for folks traveling from UMD's campus, more information to come.

Presenters

  • Moderator

    Symone Sanders, MSNBC Political Commentator

     

  • Panelist

    Karine Jean-Pierre, Former White House Secretary

     

  • Panelist

    Aisha Braveboy, State's Attorney

     

  • Panelist

    Alonzo Washington, Maryland State Senator

     

  • Panelist

    Elizabeth Booker Houston, Political Content Creator

     

  • Special Performer with BSU's Gospel Choir

    Leon Timbo, Singer/Songwriter

    Some write music as a creative release. Others feel compelled to perform. For country-soul singer-songwriter Leon Timbo, music is used as a form of growth and healing. Timbo has long regarded music as an indispensable aspect of his life for as long as he can remember. View Leon Timbo's complete bio.