Events

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The Thin Line Between Perseverance and Burning Out
Canceled
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Join Berklee Counseling Services for an engaging wellness session exploring stress within the Black and Latinx artist communities. This interactive discussion will cover various topics, including strategies to balance perseverance and burnout and community-specific stress management

Small group Black and Latinx students seating together talking and smiling.

BSI and SOMOS Latinx students during a Fall 2024 Pre-Orientation session

Michael Spencer

Counseling Services & Identity-Based Programs
The Thin Line Between Perseverance and Burning Out: Understanding Wellness and Stress
Steve Heck Room
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join Berklee Counseling for an interactive wellness session where Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other students of color will explore healthy vs unhealthy stress, tackle cultural stereotypes, and discuss how stress affects their communities—leaving with tools to manage burnout and support their well-being.

Please register for the event in advance, as capacity is limited.

BSI Student Leaders sitting together as a panel discussing difficult topics.

Black Scholars Initiative ambassadors

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

Tough Talk Tuesday: Charting Your Path
William Davis Room (Subject to Change)
150 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Tough Talk Tuesday brings Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) students together for candid, small group discussions facilitated by Darrien Waugh, program manager, and BSI ambassadors. These intimate conversations provide a safe and supportive space for students to explore topics that impact their daily lives, including identity, resilience, mental health, and the unique challenges faced by students at Berklee. 

BSI Student Leaders sitting together as a panel discussing difficult topics.

Black Scholars Initiative ambassadors

Image courtesy of Berklee College of Music

Tough Talk Tuesday: Owning Your Narrative
William Davis Room
150 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Tough Talk Tuesday brings Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) students together for candid, small group discussions facilitated by Darrien Waugh, program manager, and BSI ambassadors. These intimate conversations provide a safe and supportive space for students to explore topics that impact their daily lives, including identity, resilience, mental health, and the unique challenges faced by students at Berklee.

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
The Business Side of Your Art: Skills for Creative Success
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Unlock the tools to take control of your artistic career at the Business Side of Your Art: Skills for Creative Success. This session offers performing arts students practical strategies to succeed in the business world.

BSI Student singing passionately into a microphone on stage while performing

A student performs at a Black Scholars Initiative concert.

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

Black Scholars Initiative End-of-Year Celebration
TBD

Join us for the Black Scholars Initiative’s end-of-year celebration, an elegant evening to honor the achievements of our students and recognize the graduating class of 2025.

Past Events

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SOMOS Latinx Program & Latin Music Studies
Explore the Latin Music Minor
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Explore how the Latin music minor can enrich your artistry by diving into the vibrant rhythms, diverse styles, and cultural roots of Latin music.

Young ambassadors in orange shirts and white & white shirts, proudly representing BSI and SOMOS identity-based programs.

BSI and SOMOS Latinx student ambassadors

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

The Black Scholars Initiative and SOMOS Latinx
Black Scholars Initiative and SOMOS Latinx Holiday Dinner
The Loft
939 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
United States
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The Office of Identity-Based Programs invites you to the Black Scholars Initiative and SOMOS Latinx holiday dinner. Students from both cohorts will have the opportunity to gather one last time before the year ends to connect and enjoy some of their favorite food from home. Read more to learn how you can register.

Marina Tuset, with her wavy strawberry-blond hair down, wears a flowing purple dress and strikes a pose, smiling for the camera in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Marina Tuset 

Image courtesy of Mafe Spitia

SOMOS Latinx Program
Voices Amplified: Alumni Dialogues Featuring Marina Tuset
William Davis Room
136 Massachusetts Avenue, Second Floor
Boston
MA
02215
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Discover how this Latin Grammy–winning artist turned her Berklee roots into an inspiring international career.

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Tough Talk Tuesday
William Davis Room
136 Massachusetts Avenue, Second Floor
Boston
MA
02215
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Tough Talk Tuesday brings Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) students together for candid, small-group discussions facilitated by Darrien Waugh, BSI program manager, alongside BSI ambassadors. These intimate conversations will provide a safe and supportive space for students to explore topics that impact their daily lives, including identity, resilience, mental health, and the unique challenges faced by students at Berklee.

A lively group of people dancing joyfully together in a bright, spacious room.

2023 Fall SOMOS Latinx Welcome Social

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

SOMOS Latinx Program & Counseling Services
Dance It Out: De-Stress with SOMOS Latinx
Boston Conservatory Studio 201
31 Hemenway Street
Boston
MA
02148
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Join SOMOS Latinx and Counseling Services for Dance It Out, a fun and energizing evening designed to help you de-stress, recharge, and boost your mood through dance during midterms and finals.

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
Tough Talk Tuesday
William Davis Room
136 Massachusetts Avenue, Second Floor
Boston
MA
02215
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Tough Talk Tuesday brings Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) students together for candid, small-group discussions facilitated by Darrien Waugh, BSI program manager, alongside BSI ambassadors. These intimate conversations will provide a safe and supportive space for students to explore topics that impact their daily lives, including identity, resilience, mental health, and the unique challenges faced by students at Berklee.

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
Indigenous Peoples' Day Concert: Música Latina dos Povos Originários
Steve Heck Room
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with a special performance by SOMOS Latinx participants, showcasing the rich musical traditions of Latin America’s Indigenous peoples. 

The image shows a community event in a warmly lit room with arched windows and high ceilings. People of diverse backgrounds sit at round tables with glowing centerpieces, eating, talking, and enjoying the gathering in a cozy atmosphere.

Black Scholars Initiative Event

Image courtesy of the Black Scholars Initiative

Black Scholars Initiative—Bites, Beats, and Ballots
St. Clement Church
1105 Boylston St
Boston
Massachusetts
02215
United States
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Craving good vibes and even better food? Join the Black Scholars Initiative for Bites, Beats, and Ballots. Come for the delicious Southern cuisine, stay for the community, and leave with the power to make your voice heard.

Group of students seating next to each other on a stage

A SOMO Latinx student ambassador presents a panel during the 24FA pre-orientation. 

Image courtesy of Berklee College of Music

Latinx Unfiltered: Exploring Identity and Culture in a Changing World
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with SOMOS Latinx by joining a vibrant panel discussion and enjoying traditional Latin snacks as we come together to honor and celebrate our shared heritage. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and learn from the voices across the Latinx diaspora.

Musicians playing instruments on stage during a live performance.
SOMOS Latinx Annual Celebration
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Steve Heck Room
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This SOMOS Latinx open mic-style gathering will provide a platform for students who are part of the program to showcase their talents in theater, dance, and music.