In 1999, approximately 200 undergraduates protested the university's indifference to minority student concerns by participating in a sit-in on the second floor of Wallis Hall. The protest, organized by the Minority Students' Advisory Board (MSAB), lasted over five hours and ended in University President Thomas H. Jackson agreeing to most of MSAB's demands.

The Minority Students' Advisory Board was established with the goals of serving to ensure the viability of historically underrepresented minorities at the University of Rochester. We do this by maintaining a political agenda in the interest of minority students and fostering cultural exchange within member organizations, individuals and the University community.

We are constitutionally bound to the following organizations: Black Students' Union, Charles Drew Pre-Health Society, Frederick Douglass Institute, Multicultural Greek Council, National Society of Black, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Spanish and Latino Students' Association, UR Messenger.

We work closely with our affiliates and University administration to ensure the needs of minority students on campus are met.

Why MSAB?

MSAB's main objective is to improve the minority condition at the University of Rochester. We do not represent one culture or ethnicity. We are a political organization that has realized the need for change.

Do you feel you could be doing "more"? Unlike other student organizations, MSAB emphasizes strong relationships with University administration (such as Deans, Provosts, and the President). The Executive Board works directly with faculty to achieve goals set forth by the minority population and our affiliated organizations.

Are you a driven individual? Do you thrive in a team setting? The Executive Board works as one collective unit. We split responsibilities to ensure efficiency, but rely heavily on each other to effectively tackle issues, create new projects, and maintain and build relationships with our affiliates.

Do you have strong networking skills? MSAB is the "voice" of minority student population, and thus relys heavily on student input. To instill a greater sense of unity and open communication among minorities on campus is one of major goals.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, feel free to join us in Wilson Commons Conference Room 121 on Tuesday at 6:30pm.