Ignatian Belonging Week and Symposium

Ignatian Belonging Symposium and Events

The Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion (OIDI) is excited to announce our inaugural Ignatian Belonging Symposium! This event is dedicated to fostering a sense of unity and belonging by exploring and embracing the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, accessibility, and social justice (I.D.E.A.S.).

Ignatian Belonging Week of Celebration is a time set aside to re-center ourselves around inclusivity, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice. It’s a time for the Xavier community to learn and celebrate all the diverse identities and experiences that make up our institution. We invite Xavier community members, including students, faculty members, and staff to consider this opportunity to share projects, research, and/or presentations.

After this week of events, we hope people leave with:

A renewed sense of their own worth and how that ties into the fabric of Xavier University and the Ignatian Jesuit values of Greater Belonging.
A practical process of how they too can use their knowledge and skills to add to the diverse experiences in their own community.
An idea of what Ignatian Belonging is about and how we all fit into the larger conversation around inclusivity, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice (IDEAS).

Let’s celebrate our differences, learn from each other, and work towards a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.

Week of Symposium Events

Join us October 7 - 11 for a week of events leading up to the Ignatian Belonging Symposium. This will include events such as a resource fair, tours of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati and of the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, a Unity Candlelight Vigil, and the Beyond the Binary presentation.

See Symposium Week Events

Symposium Details

Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: 4th Floor of the Health United Building (HUB)
Highlights:

Guest Speakers on the importance of diversity and social justice
Workshops focused on accessibility and equity
Panel Discussions featuring voices from our community
Networking Opportunities to build connections and share experiences
Resource Fair with information on how to get involved in social justice initiatives on campus

Event Registration

Join us in this important and inspiring event as we come together to ignite change and build a stronger, more inclusive community. For more information, contact Dr. Samuel Kwapong, Executive Director, Belonging and Inclusion.

Presenter Details

Inspired to present at the symposium? Complete the Ignatian Belonging Summit Proposal form by Friday, September 21, 2024.

Submit your proposal