Name: Casarae Gibson
Hometown: San Franscisco, California
Birthday: 9/27/85
Undergraduate Insitition, Degree, Major: Johnson C. Smith Univeristy (HBCU), Charlotte, NC /Bachelor of Arts, English.
Graduate Degree and Major: Master of Arts in Literary Studies
Skills: Teaching, Organizational Leadership
Hobbies: Reading, Golf, Spoken Word Poetry
Awards and Accomplishments: 2007 Janet J. Ballard Award for Community Service, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.), 2006-07 Highest G.P.A. in Women's Golf, Spring 2008-Spring 2009 Conference Presenter in Literary Studies.
Memberships: College Language Association
How long have you been a member of the BGA? (Active) 2007-08
What is your involvement in BGA? When I was active, I helped with the Michael Eric Dyson program in 2007.
How has the BGA been instrumental in your graduate career? BGA is a good way to meet other graduate students outside of my field.
What three words (or phrases) would you use to describe the BGA? Social, Networking, Cohort
How did you find out about the BGA? Flyer
How has BGA grown since last year? If you are a first year student, what do you think that you can contribute the BGA? The BGA is always the first organization where graduate students can meet other graduate students and be involved on campus. I believe each year the BGA gains more members because the BGA attracts the most students.
What is your lifelong dream? Be successful and to share my success with my family.
Who were the most influential people in your life? My great aunts Mamie George and Lottie Sanders and my mother Linnie Gibson.
Describe yourself in three words: Organizer, practical, and diplomatic.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Finally teaching and earning a faboulous salary.
What is one thing in life you must have? Family
Why did you decide to come to Purdue and what do you like most about the University thus far? Honestly: funding. I like that Purdue provides many resources for its students whether its funding, classes, or support from professors. Purdue really supports its students.
Any other comments, words of wisdom, or shout outs you would like to make? To current graduat students: continue to dream big…..