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.
Past Belonging @ KU Events

March 31st, 2026 - First-Generation Perspectives in Higher Education
Dr. Angela Hendershot, Alejandra Hernandez-Castro, & Jorge Aragon

February 9th, 2026 - Belonging @ KU: Strengthening Community through Kindness
Dr. Ferial Pearson

January 28th, 2026 - Belonging @ KU: Safety Lessons Derived from True Crime Stories
Dr. Megan Dennis

November 19th, 2025 - Belonging @ KU: Exploring Disability & Identities
Stephanie Ruppen, Sean Swindler, & Dr. Jean Hall

September 18th, 2025 - Belonging @ KU: Rural Life, Culture, and Community
Dr. Donna Ginther and Dr. Tom Mueller

April 22nd, 2025 - Belonging @ KU: Religion, Culture, and Community
Dr. Rachel Schwaller

March 26th, 2025 - Belonging @ KU: Exploring Military-Affiliated & Veteran Experiences
Dr. Arpita Ghosh, Colonel Mike Denning, Dr. Rikki Roscoe, & Anntwan Jones

November 12th, 2024 - Social Class & Culture in our Campus Community
Dr. Angela Gist-Mackey