Experiencing and Shaping Belonging: A two-part series on building community across differences
Belonging is shaped by our identities, experiences, and the ways we navigate the world. While belonging feels different for everyone, most of us have experienced what it means to be "othered." Join Western's Office of Equity for a series of conversations exploring what it means to be in community with one another: the challenges, the realities, and the work of creating meaningful connections.
Free and open to all students, faculty, and staff. Each session starts with a light lunch at 11:30 a.m., with the workshop beginning at 11:45 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m.
Participants can pick up a free copy of the book "Design for Belonging" at the Office of Equity in Old Main 345.
Quote from a past attendee:
"The group dynamic was a safe space to share observations and concerns. It was a great opportunity to work with colleagues and students from across the university to identify issues and grow in allyship."
Register Here:
Option #1
Part 1 - Experiencing Belonging: 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in VU 565
In this workshop session, we'll explore issues around what belonging feels like. Where do you feel it? What does it feel like to be 'othered?' See below for two more sessions of this workshop.
Part 2- Shaping Belonging: 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Kaiser Borsari 122
In this session, participants will discuss how can we foster a stronger sense of belonging at WWU. See below for two more sessions of this workshop.
Register here for the sessions on Oct. 8 and 22.
Option #2
Part 1 - Experiencing Belonging: 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29 in VU 565
Part 2 - Shaping Belonging: 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in VU 565
Register here for the sessions on Oct. 29 and Nov. 5.
Option #3
Part 1 - Experiencing Belonging: 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in Kaiser Borsari 122
Part 2- Shaping Belonging: 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19 in VU 565