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Belonging @ KU Series

This educational programming series is an interdisciplinary, multimodal opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to explore identity, culture, and the meaning of community.
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Join The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX on Monday, February 9th for the next installment of the Belonging @ KU series, “Belonging @ KU: Strengthening Community through Kindness.” This keynote address will feature Dr. Ferial Pearson, an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the founder of The Secret Kindness Agents Project. 

Date: Monday, February 9th, 2026

Time: 4:00 P.M.

Location: Burge Union, Forum B

No registration required

Dr. Pearson, an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the founder of The Secret Kindness Agents Project, is a nationally recognized educator with over 25 years of experience, and her work has been featured in Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, Hallmark, Parents Magazine, Learning for Justice magazine, and more.

The Belonging @ KU series showcases innovation and excellence, emphasizing KU’s commitment to fostering a dynamic campus community where all individuals can connect and thrive.

This event is free and open to all KU and KU Medical Center students, staff, faculty, alumni, and affiliates. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all KU-sponsored events. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX at belonging@ku.edu.

 

 

Past Belonging @ KU Events

  • Image Says, "Belonging @ K.U." Photo Of Dr. Megan Dennis Against Background Of Snowy Trees. K.U., The Office Of Civil Rights & Title IX.

    January 28, 2026 - Belonging @ KU: Safety Lessons Derived from True Crime Stories

    Dr. Megan Dennis

  • Image Says, "Belonging @ K.U. Exploring Disability & Identities Featuring Stephanie Ruppen, Sean Swindler, & Dr. Jean Hall." Photos Of The Featured Panelists On A Red, Yellow, And Blue Background.

    November 19, 2025 - Belonging @ KU: Exploring Disability & Identities

    Stephanie Ruppen, Sean Swindler, & Dr. Jean Hall

  • Image Says Belonging @ KU. University Of Kansas. Includes Headshots Of Dr. Donna Ginther And Dr. Tom Mueller.

    September 18, 2025 - Belonging @ KU: Rural Life, Culture, and Community

    Dr. Donna Ginther and Dr. Tom Mueller

  • Outline of Dr. Rachel Schwaller smiling in front of stained glass windows with text "Belonging @ K.U." University of Kansas logo in the corner.

    April 22, 2025 - Belonging @ KU: Religion, Culture, and Community

    Dr. Rachel Schwaller

  • Belonging @ K.U. Dr. Arpita Ghosh, Colonel Mike Denning, Dr. Rikki Roscoe, & Anntwan Jones with University of Kansas Logo

    March 26, 2025 - Belonging @ KU: Exploring Military-Affiliated & Veteran Experiences

    Dr. Arpita Ghosh, Colonel Mike Denning, Dr. Rikki Roscoe, & Anntwan Jones

  • A Headshot Of Dr. Angela Gist-Mackey Presenting For Belonging At K.U. At The University Of Kansas

    November 12, 2024 - Social Class & Culture in our Campus Community

    Dr. Angela Gist-Mackey