Diversity Week
Save the Date!
Celebrating Carbondale's Diverse Communities
August 26 - 30
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion would like to invite you to participate in SIU's Diversity Week. This year's theme, "Celebrating Carbondale's Diverse Communities," is designed to cultivate unity, foster inclusion, and enhance knowledge that nurtures a sense of belonging. The week of activities provides opportunities to engage with others and celebrate differences in meaningful ways.
We encourage faculty, staff, and students to join us for all of the events which include performances, panel and roundtable discussions, social activities, and much
2024 Schedule
Monday, August 26
Schedule for Monday, August 26, 2024
- NAACP Voter Registration
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Student Center North End Escalator - Women's Equality Day Luncheon
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Student Center Cambria Room - SMRC Welcome Back
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: SSB Pavilion - Asian American Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Council Welcome Back
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: SSB 150/160
Tuesday, August 27
Schedule for Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- Green Zone Training
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: SSB 150/160 - Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff Council Welcome Back
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Morris Library 1st Floor Rotunda - NAACP Voter Registration
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Student Center North End Escalator - Pizza with the Provost Office
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: SSB 150/160 - Women Of Action Ceremony - Rescheduled
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location: Morris Library - Partnering to Break Study Abroad Barriers for Trio Students
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: SSB 150/160
Wednesday, August 28
Schedule for Wednesday, August 28, 2024
- NAACP Voter Registration
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Student Center North End Escalator - Knowing Your Rights: Title IX, Discrimination and Harassment
Time: Noon - 1 pm
Location: SSB 150/160 - LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Council Welcome Back
Time: 3 pm - 5 pm
Location: SSB 150/160
Thursday, August 29
Schedule for Thursday, August 29, 2024
- NAACP Voter Registration
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Student Center North End Escalator - Global Inclusion: Building a Culture of Adjustment and Belonging for All
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: SSB 150/160 - The "Diversity Is" Project
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Faner Breezeway - A Global Perspective on Diversity Student Panel
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: SSB 170 - Black Staff and Faculty Council Welcome Back
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Becker Pavilion - Resources for Undocumented, International and Traditional Students - Cancelled
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: ML Guyon Auditorium
Friday, August 30
Schedule for Friday, August 30, 2024
- NAACP Voter Registration
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Student Center North End Escalator - Safe Zone Training
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: SSB 170 - International Coffee Hour
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Center for International Education