The HBCU/MSI Chesapeake Bay Summit is a 2-day event which brings together students and faculty members from HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and MSIs (Minority Service Institutions) in Washington, DC and Maryland to discuss issues related to the Chesapeake Bay. It is free and open to any current HBCU/MSI students, regardless of major or degree program.
Day 2 will incorporate outdoor activities; however, attendees do not need to have any previous outdoor experience in order to participate.
The goals of this student-centered event are to:
1. Foster connections between students and faculty at HBCUs in the watershed
2. Build the capacity of students to pursue environmental careers and address environmental challenges in their communities
2. Build the capacity of students to pursue environmental careers and address environmental challenges in their communities
3. Highlight environmental initiatives on HBCU campuses in the watershed.
The Summit will be hosted September 7th & 8th at NorthBay in Northeast, MD. You can learn more about the event here.
Although this is a FREE event, space is limited so please be aware that completing an application does NOT guarantee you a spot at the Summit.
