Diversity and Inclusion Week 2025

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St. Lawrence University’s Diversity and Inclusion Week Committee is excited to celebrate our fifth Diversity & Inclusion week beginning Sunday, March 2 – Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Our theme this year is "From Awareness to Action."

All week

Sunday, March 2

Chapel Service

4 P.M.,  Gunnison Chapel, Sponsored by Chaplain's Office, For more information contact Rev. Shaun Whitehead

"Unify America"

5 P.M.,  Commons College. Students will be participating in The Unify America challenge and will discuss the topic in the class.

Monday, March 3

Campus Kitchens Program

2.30 - 6.30 P.M.,  Eben Holden, Sponsored by Campus Kitchens Project, For more information contact Riley Sullivan

Conversations and Cookies with the Peace Corps Prep 

4.00 P.M., Carnegie 309, Sponsored by World Languages, Cultures and Media, For more information contact Dr. Robin Rhodes

Wednesday, March 5   

The D&I Book Club will read Take My Hand by D. Perkins-Valdez. Our discussion will take place on Wednesday, March 5th 12:00-1:00 PM, in the Buckley Room of the Student Center (336 SC). As always, the first 10 to sign up receive a FREE BOOK! Please sign up ASAP and I’ll get the book to you tomorrow or Wednesday.   SIGN UP here.  

Gender, Equality and Equity

5 P.M., Winston Room, Hosted by Sorority & Fraternity Life. Participants can learn about gender, equality and equity through fun activities and win prizes! For more information contact Riley Sullivan

Queer Blackout Poetry

5.30 P.M., Richardson 15, Organized by SLU Spectrum. Join us to do some blackout poetry with queer books!

Diversity and Inclusion Ski Film Showcase

6 P.M., Carnegie 010, Hosted by Outing Club and Film Club. This event will showcase a series of short films that feature strong representation of people from all walks of life. Snacks will be provided. 

Teatime

9 P.M., 1 Lincoln St., Hosted by I-House, For more information contact Sharia and Andrew

Thursday, March 6

Climbing Beyond Barriers

11:30AM-1:00PM, Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by the Outdoor Program. Push past personal and societal hurdles by rappelling off the balcony in the Winston Room. Followed by discussion on resilience and the power of diversity and inclusion.

"Dear Women of Color, You Inspire Us." 

5 P.M., Winston Room, Hosted by Carefree Black Girls. This interactive event celebrates the strength, beauty, and impact of women of color. Participants are invited to share or write affirmations, stories, and messages of appreciation for the women who inspire them—whether historical figures, community leaders, or loved ones. Through words of affirmation and creative expression, this event cultivates a space for recognition, empowerment, and collective appreciation. 

Keynote Speaker Ivy Watts

7 P.M., Winston Room, Ivy Watts will deliver a talk titled “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay – Tools for Self-Care & Mental Wellness." Sponsored by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion. This event is free and open to the public.

Guess That Tune

8 P.M., La Casa (Park St.), Join us for a musical chair event with songs from different Latin American countries. For questions, please contact Kimberly Bravo.

Friday, March 7

Make Your Own Identity Flags

1.30 P.M., Second Floor, Sullivan Student Center, Sponsored by Student Activities and Leadership

Multicultural Potluck Dinner

6 - 8 P.M., 1 Lincoln St. (I-House), Sponsored by Common Connections Ground, and I-House 

They/Them: One Climber's Story

8 P.M., 48 Park St (POWER House), Hosted by POWER House. The movie is about a trans climber exploring identity and building resilience in the face of adversity.

Saturday, March 8

BIPOC Potluck Dinner

6.00 PM, Dean Eaton Lounge, Organized by Black Student Union. This is an event organized in collaboration with other comes. It is an opportunity for us to meet each other while we enjoy a meal together. All are welcome!

Sunday, March 9

Iftar

6.30 PM,  Eben Holden, Sponsored by Islamic Culture Club. We welcome you to join the Muslim community of the North Country as they break fast during the holy month of Ramadan.