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GET INVOLVED:  Meetings and Events

MEETING AGENDA AND MINUTES:  MINUTES


EVENTS GALLERY:  GALLERY  


SOCA General Meetings occur every 2 weeks on Fridays
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM (For Summer 2022: 6 - 8 PM)
Location: Hybrid (Join via Zoom or In-Person @ 1430, Student Union Building, Burnaby Campus)

Summer Dates
May 20
June 3, 17 
July 1, 15, 29
August 12, 26
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SUMMER 2022 UPCOMING EVENTS
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Catch Ah Vybz Icebreaker - May 27, 6pm - 10pm

Black Grad - June 6, 6pm - 9pm

Games Night - June 18, 5pm - 9pm

J'ouvert - July 16, 12pm - 6pm

​Summer Cookout - August 27, 12pm - 8pm

SPRING 2022 EVENTS

Let's Glow Crazy Party 🔥 🎉

Dance your heart away at our end of year party to celebrate your hard work this year! Come enjoy Afrobeats, Dancehall, Amapiano, Soca, and more! 🤸🏾‍♀️

Hosted by Osita David @ositadavid. Featuring DJ Mario @mvrio.dee, DJ Bazenga, and DJ Chris @mphandechris 🎶

PURCHASE TICKET HERE: bit.ly/37qgRIL

This event is brought to you by SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA) in partnership with UBC Black Student Union @ubcbsu and Choplife Entertainment @choplifevancity 🎉

This is a 19+ event and government photo ID required.

Learn more about each event and General Membership Meetings here as details are announced throughout the summer semester.

SPRING 2022 UPCOMING EVENTS
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Claim Your Ticket!
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Catch Ah Vybz Icebreaker
Date: Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Held on Zoom - www.bit.ly/catchahvybz22

Join us and meet friends, play games, and socialize at our first event of 2022!
Endorsed by SFU African Students Association


Black History Month Kickoff 
Feb 1, 2022 | 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Student Union Building (SUB) entrance


SFSS Virtual Clubs Day
Feb 2, 2022 | 11:00 am - 7:00pm
Link to be posted soon

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Stay tuned for more programming! 


Black History Month 
​Join SOCA in celebrating Black History Month! We are excited to bring you all this programming and invite everyone to participate. Acknowledging Black accomplishments.

Check out our events!
  • Feb 1: BHM Kickoff (Zoom) | 2-4 pm PST

  • Feb 10: Men's Basketball Game | 7pm PST 
    Location: West Gym, SFU Burnaby Campus


  • Feb 14: Movie (Online) - Romance TBA | 6-8pm

  • Feb 18: Black Trivia Night (Zoom) | 6-8pm

  • Feb 28: Movie (Online)- The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015) | 6-8 pm

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​Black History Month Kickoff
Register on Eventbrite
2:00 - 4:00 PM | Feb 1, 2022 | Online


We seek to elevate Black ingenuity in celebrating the 2022 BHM. Join us for an intriguing opening event and experience the Black culture.

SOCA endeavors to create safe spaces for the Black population at SFU and highlight Black excellence and scholarship. Our overarching goal for this year’s Black History Month is to amplify Black ingenuity throughout history.
On February 1, we will launch our Black History Month event with a virtual kick-off party celebrating Black arts and culture. It is an evening, of poetry, music and spoken words.
Follow us on our social media pages to learn about African ingenuity and unlearn toxic racist narratives about Black History and culture this month of February.​
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FALL 2021 Past EVENTS 

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First and Second Year Social
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 
SOCA - Room 1430 Student Union Building is located at the bottom floor, right across the 'Nap Room' (ask the front SFSS General Desk if you need any direction)

Join us for an in-person social at SOCA! enjoy fun, food, games, music, and company. Click 'Going' and share the Facebook event link!
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FNSA x SOCA Hallowed Eves at Playland 
UPDATE: All tickets for Hallowed Eves at Playland were claimed! 🎟 Stay tuned for more events and opportunities by SIGNING UP FOR SOCA: https://sfusoca.ca/sign-up

Are you interested in sideshow stunts, fire breathers, contortionists, and thrill rides? Join SOCA along with the SFU First Nations Student Association (FNSA) for a fun and free trip to PNE Playland for Hallowed Eves. We have 12 free tickets available, and anyone who does not get a free ticket is encouraged to purchase a ticket from Playland and meet us there at 6:00pm on Friday, October 22nd.

- Registration Deadline: Oct 18
- Confirmation Deadline: Oct 20

REGISTRATION LINK HERE: https://bit.ly/socahalloween2021
SOCA Black Grad Social
Dear Black graduate students: take a break and connect over coffee, icecream, and good company!

Next Friday, Sep 24 from 1:00 - 2:00pm

Location: SOCA - RM 1430 Student Union Building, Burnaby Campus

(Follow the signs to the bottom floor Nap Room. SOCA is located right across - just follow the noise!)
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Summer 2021 Events

​SOCA General Meetings occur every 2 weeks on Fridays
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm 
Location: Hybrid (Join via Zoom or In-Person @ RM 1430,
Student Union Building, Burnaby Campus)

Meeting Dates:​
FALL SEM
Sep 10, Sep 17
Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 29
Nov 12, Nov 26


SUMMER SEM
May 14, May 28,

June 11, June 25,
​July 9, July 23 
Aug 6, Aug 20
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SEE AGENDA & MEETING LINK HERE
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Stay tuned for Fall Semester Events!
Summer 2021 Events Calendar






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End of Summer Games Night
Aug 6 | 6:00pm
​Event Zoom Link: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/9535074137
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What better way to spend a Saturday night than with a fun assortments of games! Make sure to bring your laughter and good vibes, but more importantly the competitiveness! Last event of the summer! 
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Movie Night: Seriously Single
June 5, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. PST


​Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71770334149?pwd=YTZsZ3Q1YnpnMGFaL001RngzbzNRQT09

Meeting ID: 717 7033 4149
Passcode: Q70h5U
Black Love: SOCA Community Conversation
June 29, 2021 | 7:00 pm
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Join Online Zoom Link: 
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79052693525?pwd=dWdPdWpBUGJGZEh4aUJ5eTFkVGNVQT09


Meeting ID: 790 5269 3525
Passcode: 8zkQL9


What does 'Black Love' mean to you and why is it special? Join SOCA's casual discussion as we explore the beauty, challenges, and resilience of love from an ancestral framework. This is a chance to connect with community and exchange perspectives through meaningful dialogue.
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Catch Ah Vybz Icebreaker Social
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​May 28 | 6:30pm
​Event Zoom Link: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/9535074137
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Meet friends, play games, and socialize at our first event of the 2021-22 year! 
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Blackout Eid 2021 (SFU Edition)
May 12-15
Submissions made via Twitter and Instagram.
We asked community members to share Eid photos with us of them proudly adorned in bright fabrics, traditional dress, and their own unique twists. #BlackoutEidSFU

Spring 2021 events

​​​SFU Students of African and Caribbean Ancestry Presents our 2021 Black History Month Celebration!
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The month of February is a time when Black people all over the world take a moment to acknowledge the countless achievements of Black people and to celebrate our history. This year, SOCA has a lineup of events for the month, and we would like to invite you to join us!
Here is our schedule for the month (also pictured below): 

​Week 1: Kick Off Week
Black Trivia: Feb 5, 2021 @ 7pm (Zoom)

Week 2: Black Art Week
Afro-Dance Workshop with Flourish Adeogun: Feb 13, 2021@ 12pm- 1:30 pm (Zoom)

​Week 3: Movie Nights
Tune into our Movie Nights: Feb 19 &20, 2021 @7pm.

​Week 4: Panel Discussion
#BlackMindsMatter - A Panel Discussion on Mental Health: Feb 27, 2021 @4 pm - 5:30 pm
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SOCA Black History Trivia
Fri, Feb 5, 2021 7:00 PM PST
Register here
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Black History Month Afro Dance Workshop with Flourish Adeogun
Sat, Feb 13, 2021 12:00 PM PST
Register here
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 SUMMER 2020  EVENTS

SOCA ZOOM ICEBREAKER 
May 24, 2020 @ ​6:00pm
  • With Online games (Cards against humanities, Ludo) and Virtual Party!
General Meetings
Open to all members
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Black Hair in Focus: The History and Politics of Black Hair
Register here ​
June 30 at 5:30 - 7:00 PM
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A virtual roundtable discussion about the history, political significance, and versatility of black hair. Join us for an evening of sharing, learning, and storytelling.
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SOCA Mental Health Workshop
Wed, Jul 29, 2020 2:00 PM
Register here 
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Real Estate 101: Building Black
​Wed, Aug 26, 2020 5:00 PM PDT
Register here
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OTHER EVENTS:
​Movie Night - May 29, 2020
​Book Club -  June 12, 2020


 SPRING 2020 EVENTS

​Movie Night
Movie: Queen and Slim 
Venue: MBC 2205
Time: Mar 13, 2020 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Discussion Wednesday
Topic: Black Women in SFU 
Discussion Lead: Afia Poku
​Time: Mar 11, 2020 at 4:30pm 
​Venue: BCSC (TC 317 Rotunda) 
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PAST FALL  2019  EVENTS

25th Anniversity
Venue : MBC Conference Rooms 
Time : 7-10pm
Dresscode : Formal traditional wear
Ticket
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SOCA Clubs Days - Sep 10&12
​Venue: Convocation Mall
Time: 10am to 3pm
Sign Up to help
AfroNight at The Study 
Hosted By Tim and Dappa(Gio)
Time: 8-9pm
Venue: The Study (SFU)
Ticket 
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SFSS Week of Welcome - Sep 3

​Venue: Academic Quadrangle
Time: 10am to 3pm

Catch Ah Vybz
Venue: Forum Chambers (Opp. Burnaby Library)
Time: 5pm
Register

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Catch Ah Vybz - Sep 18
​Venue: Sfss Forum Chambers (Opposite Library)
Time: 5pm
​Register

Blessed: Back to School - Jan 30
​Venue: Republic Night Club
Time: 10pm 
Tickets 
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African Students' Association 
Venue: Global Student Center 
Time: 5:30pm to 8pm
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Afrocentrism Conference 2019
Venue: Ponderosa Commons 6445 University Blvd
Time: 8am to 7pm
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General Meeting  - Sep 13
Venue: BCSC (SOCA Office)
Time: 4-5pm
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​Black Study Hall - Sep 9-Dec
Venue: West Mall Centre
Time: 6pm-11pm
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Join the Drama Team
First Meeting : September 20
Sign Up
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PAST EVENTS FALL 2018

​Summer Jouvert on the Mountain- JAN 10, 2019
Venue: Terry Fox Field 
Time: 11am to 3pm
​SFU CLUBS DAYS - SEP 1 and 17, 2019
Venue: Convocation Mall
Time: 10am to 3pm
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SFU Streetfest @ Univercity
Date: Sep 14, 2018

Time: 11am to 4pm
CATCH AH VYBZ Icebreaker Spring 2019
Venue: SFSS Forum Chambers
Date: Sep 20, 2018 at 7p.m
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Africa and The Diaspora Cultural Night 
Venue and Date: Maggie Benston Centre  on Nov 24, 2018
Price: $10
Food | Fashion | Arts | Entertainment 
Music | Poetry | Dance | Drama 
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SFU FIFA WORLD CUP 2019
Price: $5 | SFSS CONFERENCE ROOMS | 7pm
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Tribal Night
Venue: Club Ilia
Date: NOV 9, 2018
Time: 9pm to 12am
Price: $12 VIP, $5 Presold, $10 at the Gate
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Black Study Hall: Meet, Study and Practice with other Black Students in your program!
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OTHER EVENTS
- Symposium on Race, Space and Academia TBD

- UCABC Black Organizations Meeting 
 
 Oct 17 | Tommy Douglas Library
- Displacing Blackness: Urban Renewal in Canada
 
 Oct 31 | Harbour Centre Room 1400

PROGRAMMING

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  • Discussion Wednesday at the BCSC (TC317 Rotunda)
    1. September 25, 2019 at 4:30pm
    2. October 18, 2019 at 4:30pm
    3. November 13, 2019 at 4:30pm
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​PAST
  1. September 26, 2018 at 3:30pm
    "The Art of Dialogue and Discussion in solving complex issues"
    Led by Mohamed Travis Friday
  2. October 10, 2018 at 3:30pm
    "The Thin Line between Corruption and Political Will in African Politics"
    Led by Mohamed Lofty Conde
  3. October 24, 2018 at 3:30pm
    "Diving deeper into black mental health: Tackling the Stigma "
    Led by Travis Friday
  4. November 21, 2018  at 3:30pm - Event Link
    "Expropriation of Land without Compensation in South Africa"
    Discussion Lead Nelson Mensah-Aborampah​

BCSC Book ReviewS

  • Nov 15, 2018 (TBC)
    Racing To Justice By John A Powell
  • Nov 30, 2018 (TBC)
    Equity Myth by Malinda Smith​​

Past Newsletter ISSUES - SOCA THIS WEEK

https://us16.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=be01d673fc9d48ab714b63283&id=17ab194585 

​OTHER EVENTS TO ATTEND

  • GLOBAL TALENT NIGHT put on by the Global Students Centre
    September 20, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Past Events

  • Catch Ah Vybz Icebreaker 2017 Fall : Event Page | Album
  • Black History Month: #SpeakUp2017 Conference at BCGEU
  • Catch Ah Vybz Icebreaker 2018 Spring :  
  • Black Panther Movie Night 
  • Black History in a Canadian Context Panel Discussion 
  • UBC Cultural Night Spring
  • SFU Final Fete
  • Congo Crisis Panel Discussion : Event Page | Album | Video
  • Congo Crisis and World Refugee Day Concert: Event Page | Album
  • Caribbean Days Parade: Event Page | Album
  • African Descent Festival 2018: Event Page | Album
  • UN Open Forum for the Decade for People of African Descent: Event Page | Album
  • Nelson Mandela Day Movie Marathon : Event Page | Album
  • Jouvert on the Mountain 2018/2019: Event Page | Album
  • Catch Ah Vybz Icebreaker Fall 2018
  • Mental Health Day
  • SOCA Party: Tribal Night 
  • Africa and The Diaspora Cultural Night
  • Fire Pits with SOCA
  • SOCA and ISA FIFA WORLD CUP
  • SOCA Black Study Hall Fall 2018
  • SOCA Movie Night Fall 2018
  • Catch Ah Vybz Spring 2019
  • AfroVybz at Fortune Sound Club
  • Black History Month Kickoff and Intro 2019
  • Black Film Festival 2019
  • Black History Month Display 2019
  • Black Spaces Matter Panel Discussion 2019
  • SFU Final Fete 2019
  • SFU 25th Anniversary Dinner 2019
  • BHM Intro and Kickoff 2020 at the James Douglas Study Area
  • BHM Library Display
  • SFU 25th Anniversary Dinner 2019
  • Black Hair in Discussion 2020
  • SOCA Mental Health Workshop 2020
  • SOCA Real Estate Event
  • BHM Kickoff 2021
  • BHM Trivia 2021
  • BHM Movie NIght 2021
  • Black Minds Matter 2021
  • Afro Dance Workshop with Flourish
  • SOCA Mental Health Workshop 2020
  • Catch ah Vybz Icebreaker Summer 2021
  • Transformative Justice Series Summer 2021
  • Games Night Summer 2021
  • FNSA x SOCA Halloween Eves at PNE Fall 2021
  • Black Grad Social Fall 2021
  • First and Second Year Grad Social Fall 2021
  • Critical intersections of Blackness Fall 2021

Location

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"Celebrating Oneness Through Diversity"
SOCA Black Student Support Centre 
​RM 1430 (Student Union Building)
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC V5A 1S6
Phone: 778-782-7750

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