Throughout the academic year, the Student Center for Inclusive Excellence hosts a variety of signature events designed to foster identity exploration, cultural curiosity, meaningful conversation, and student-centered education. These programs create space for students to connect across communities, engage in critical dialogue, and celebrate the richness of our diverse campus.
Affinity Student Welcome – A community-building kickoff for new students to learn more about us and to connect with identity-based student organizations and campus ministers.
Annual Cookout – More than just a meal, this event is a celebration of culture, community, and connection. It's a vibrant space of joy and cultural affirmation—an invitation to show up as you are and be welcomed into the community.
Chat & Chew – Intimate conversations over a shared meal focused on mental health, hot topics, career planning, and identity-informed topics that matter to students.
Culture & Conversation Lectures – A faculty-powered series of special lectures and guest talks that elevate diverse voices, amplify underrepresented perspectives, and spark critical dialogue around cultural, social, and global issues shaping our communities.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration – We celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through reflection, service, scholarship, and intergenerational conversation with a keynote address and additional activities throughout the week.
Social Justice & Cultural Education – Immersive experiences such as museum visits, conferences, and cultural site trips, paired with dialogues that deepen understanding of intersectionality, equity, and inclusive leadership. These programs encourage reflection, critical thinking, and active engagement with social justice in action.
Taste of Takeover At Sadler Dining Hall– A joyful and flavorful celebration of global cultures through curated menus, music/performances, and storytelling in our campus dining spaces.
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