Diversity and Inclusion Week

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St. Lawrence University’s Diversity and Inclusion Week Committee is excited to celebrate our sixth Diversity & Inclusion week beginning Monday, March 4 –Friday, March 8.

Our theme this year is Connecting Across Difference programs and events will:

  • Foster conversations

  • Encourage individual contemplation and reflection on identity

  • Encourage celebration across many aspects of intersectionality and diversity 

All week

If you have any questions about the programs, please reach out to Kimberly Flint-Hamilton at kflint@stlawu.edu. 

Monday, March 4

Cultivating inclusion: Socioeconomic Status

11.30 A.M.-12.30 P.M.,  Buckley Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by Office for Diversity and Inclusion

Women's Day Panel: Why do we not celebrate Women's Day in Latin America?

8.00 P.M.,  Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by Latin American Studies

Tuesday, March 5

Peace Corps Prep Program: Connecting Across Cultures

3.30 P.M.,  Carnegie 10, Carnegie Hall, Organized by Peace Corps Prep Program

Information session on Black Laurentian Initiative for Racial Justice and Equity Project

4.00 P.M.,  Monaco Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by Black Laurentian Initiative and Office for Diversity and Inclusion

Campfire Conversation and Cooking 

4.00 P.M.,  Fire Pit near Dana Dining Hall, Organized by the Outdoor Program

Linguistics justice Workshop

6.00 P.M.,  ODY 204, Owen D. Young Library, Organized by The WORD Studio

Wednesday, March 6

Diversity and Equity Advocates Training

11:30 A.M, Hepburn 218, Hepburn Hall, Organized by Human Resources and Office for Diversity and Inclusion

Dare to Stand Out: Building Your Network YOUR Way

5:00 P.M., Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by Center for Career Excellence 

What does Inclusion Mean to You? Poster making session

4:00 P.M., Ground Floor, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by Spectrum

Linking Gratitude Across Culture

6:00 P.M., Sullivan Student Center, Organized by Native American Student Alliance (NASA)

Teatime: Thai Cuisine

9:00 P.M., 78 Park St., Canton, NY, Organized by I-House, Habitat for Humanity, Campus Kitchens, Commons College and the Green House

Thursday, March 7 

Thrift Professional Clothing

3:00 P.M., Monaco Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by International Student Services and Center for Career Excellence

Artist’s Lecture & Reception with Marjorie Kaniehtonkie Skidders SLU ‘79, MA ’90

5:30 P.M., Griffiths Art Room 123, Brush Art Gallery

Worthington: Jeffrey Campbell in Three Essays A Lecture by SLU Alum Dr. Steve Peraza (’06)

7-8.15 P.M., Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion

Queer Trivia Night

9.00 P.M., Winston Room, Organized by SLU Democrats, Advocates, Spectrum and PPGA

Friday, March 8

Holding Space: An Opportunity to “hold space” in your hearts, in a quiet environment, to reflect on meaning, find solace, light a candle, or even speak with staff members from Student Life. 

2:00pm Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by Student Life

Development Disability Awareness

5:00 P.M., Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by Community Assistant Diversity and Inclusion Council

Move Night: The Upside

7:00 P.M., Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center, Organized by ACE

Introduction to Winter Exploration: An Overnight Trip to Massewepie Lake*

*Trip is full. Organized by HEOP and the Outdoor Program