Belonging Week

Save the Date!

Fostering a Community of Belonging

August 24 - 28

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 2026 Schedule

Student Multicultural Resource Center: Welcome Back Bash "Old Skool Field Day"
Monday, August 24
Location: Student Services Building (SSB) Pavilion | 2-4 pm
Sponsored by Student Multicultural Resource Center

Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff: Taco Tuesday Luncheon
Tuesday, August 25
Location: SSB 150/160 | 11-1:30pm
Sponsored by Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff Council

Belongingness Impacts and Improves Mental Health
Tuesday, August 25
Location: SSB 150/160 | 2-4 pm
Sponsored by Student Multicultural Resource Center & Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

 SafeZone Training
Tuesday, August 25
Location: SSB 170 | 2-4 pm
Sponsored by Paulette Curkin Pride Center

Women of Action Ceremony 2026
Tuesday, August 25
Location: Morris Library, 1st Floor Rotunda | 4:30-6 pm
Sponsored by Women's Resource Center

LGTBQ Faculty & Staff Welcome Back
Wednesday, August 26
Location: SSB 170 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Sponsored by LGBTQ Faculty & Staff Constituency Group

Diversity Is Poster Making Event
Thursday, August 27
Location: Faner Breezeway | 2-4 pm
Sponsored by Diversity Is Project

Black Staff & Faculty Welcome Back
Thursday, August 27
Location: SSB Pavillion/SSB 150/160 | 2-5 pm
Sponsored by BSFC Constituency Group

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

VC ADEI Luncheon: "Investing in Campus Community: Fundraising for Impact"
Friday, August 28
Location: SSB 150/160 |12-1 pm
Sponsored by Office VC ADEI Affinity Constituency Councils

International Coffee Hour
Friday, August 28
Location: Center for International Education, Woody Hall | 3-4:30 pm
Sponsored by Center for International Education