Belonging Week

Save the Date!

Fostering a Community of Belonging

August 25 - 29

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invites you to join us for SIU’s Belonging Week.

This year’s theme, "Fostering a Community of Belonging," is dedicated to building connections, celebrating inclusion, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Throughout the week, a variety of events and activities will offer meaningful opportunities to engage with others, share experiences, and strengthen the bonds that make our community thrive.

We hope you’ll take part in this important week of connection, learning, and celebration.

Southern. You belong here.

Belonging Week 2025 Schedule

Student Multicultural Resource Center: Welcome Back Bash
Monday, August 25
Location: Student Services Building (SSB) Pavilion | 2-4 pm
Sponsored by Student Multicultural Resource Center

"Bystander to Upstander: Preventing Harm in Public Spaces"
Tuesday, August 26
Location: SSB 150/160 | 12-1:30 pm
Sponsored by Illinois Commission on Discrimination & Hate Crime

Belonging Impacts and Improves Mental Health
Location: SSB 170 | 2-3:30 pm
Sponsored by Student Multicultural Resource Center & Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

SafeZone Training
Tuesday, August 26
Location: SSB 150/160 | 2-4 pm
Sponsored by Paulette Curkin Pride Center

Women of Action Ceremony 2025
Tuesday, August 26
Location: Student Center Ballroom A | 4:30-6 pm
Sponsored by Women's Resource Center

LGTBQ Faculty & Staff Welcome Back
Wednesday, August 27
Location: SSB 150/160 | 2-4 pm
Sponsored by LGBTQ Faculty & Staff Constituency Group

Illinois Chapter: ACE Women's Network Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 28
Virtual Meeting | 10-11 am
Sponsored by Women's Resource Center

Cultural Transformation: Small Steps Toward Big Change
Thursday, August 28
Location: Student Center Old Main Room | 12-1:30 pm
Sponsored by Lunch and Learn: Featuring Dr. Shandale Seale

Diversity Is Poster Making Event
Thursday, August 28
Location: Faner Breezeway | 2-4 pm
Sponsored by Diversity Is Project

Black Staff & Faculty Welcome Back
Thursday, August 28
Location: SSB Pavillion/SSB 150/160 | 2-5 pm
Sponsored by BSFC Constituency Group

AAPI Faculty & Staff Welcome Back
Thursday, August 28
Location: Center for International Education, Woody Hall | 4-6 pm
Sponsored by AAPI Faculty & Staff Constituency Group

International Coffee Hour
Friday, August 29
Location: Center for International Education, Woody Hall | 3-4:30 pm
Sponsored by Center for International Education