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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.

The Belonging @ KU series showcases the innovation and excellence of University of Kansas scholars and practitioners, emphasizing KU’s commitment to fostering a dynamic community where each Jayhawk can thrive.  

The “Belonging @ KU: First-Generation Perspectives in Higher Education” event will feature valued members of the KU community, including Angela Hendershot, Professor in the  School of Journalism and Mass Communications; Alejandra Hernandez-Castro, Associate Director for TRIO Student Support Services; and Jorge Aragon, a KU pre-medical student and President of FIRST (Fearless Individuals Reaching Success Together), who plans to pursue medical school at University of Kansas Medical Center. 

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

Past Belonging @ KU Events

  • Image Says, "Belonging @ K.U." Images Of Dr. Angie Hendershot, Alejandra Hernandez-Castro, & Jorge Aragon,

    March 31st, 2026 - First-Generation Perspectives in Higher Education

    Dr. Angela Hendershot, Alejandra Hernandez-Castro, & Jorge Aragon

  • Image Says, "Belonging @ K.U." Image Of Dr. Ferial Pearson.

    February 9th, 2026 - Belonging @ KU: Strengthening Community through Kindness

    Dr. Ferial Pearson

  • 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 28th, 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 19th, 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 18th, 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 22nd, 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 26th, 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 12th, 2024 - Social Class & Culture in our Campus Community

    Dr. Angela Gist-Mackey