Doing Good…Together! – Victoria Ponders
“It all comes to this: the simplest way to be happy is to do good.” – Helen Keller Inspired by Helen Keller’s beautiful quote, this is a good news post with gratitude galore – times fou…| Victoria Ponders
Surrounded by mountains and sage brush landscapes, Gunnison, Colorado may look like other rural mountain towns: quiet, remote, perfect for connecting with nature, and a hub for seasonal workers. Look closer, though. Among local organizations and leaders, growing efforts for connection and belonging are in bloom. Despite its small population of 16,000 residents, Gunnison County… The post Welcome to Gunnison: A community modeling rural belonging appeared first on Welcoming America.| Welcoming America
As a nonviolent Christian, I believe it’s vital to define our terms clearly. Yes, we are committed to peace. But peace doesn’t mean passivity. Paul reminds us we are engaged in a struggle — not against flesh and blood but the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). The post Small-town seed planter appeared first on Anabaptist World.| Anabaptist World
10 Principles of Neuro-Affirming Practice: Building Neurodivergent Competency Together| Autistic Realms
“It all comes to this: the simplest way to be happy is to do good.” – Helen Keller Inspired by Helen Keller’s beautiful quote, this is a good news post with gratitude galore – times fou…| Victoria Ponders
Get ready to FanUP and welcome all to our campus for athletics events.| @theU
We answer your questions about changes to our traditional, stacked course schedule. Hint: It's not all about parking.| @theU
Using a simple grid system based on a student’s GPA, the Office of Enrollment Management is creating a more transparent process for potential students which could result in more students receiving merit scholarships.| @theU
The Center for Community and Cultural Engagement (CCE) will be taking over the space previously occupied by the Black Cultural Center (BCC) located at Fort Douglas.| @theU
It's a a day of connection, celebration and learning across cultures.| attheu.utah.edu
Freedom without agency is pure rhetoric. Agency is what makes freedom real and meaningful, writes Ranjani Rao.| India Currents
This podcast features a thought-provoking conversation between host Minter Dial and guest John Vervaeke, exploring the concept of meaning in modern life. Vervaeke, a cognitive scientist and philosopher, discusses the 'meaning crisis' - a widespread sense of disconnection and lack of purpose in society. He delves into topics such as the importance of wisdom, the nature of self, and the role of spirituality in addressing this crisis. The dialogue touches on historical perspectives, contemporary...| Minter Dial
Studies show gratitude in the workplace isn’t optional. It’s part of the total compensation package, and it can transform a workplace culture.| AllBusiness.com
Diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace can and should be assessed in every organization. Learn how experts define and measure these elements. The post Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace appeared first on People Element.| People Element
Jonathan Batty argues that widening participation will only deliver real change when it is co-developed with partners in places| Wonkhe
Drawing on lived experience research, Abigail Lewis explores the realities of class-based exclusion and how institutions can respond| Wonkhe
In the early days of my retirement, I read about the concept of morning pages in Julia Camerson’s The Artist Way. In the way of many things in retirement, I “tried it on.” It stuck. I’ve been an avid morning journal writer ever since. My morning journal time has become almost necessary to my well-being … Continue reading Stop the Broken Record| retirementtransition
For students interested in science and anyone seeking stories that resonate on an emotional level, this book is a thoughtful, scientifically grounded choice.| The Children's Book Review
Redefining Stammering, Sam Simpson| Redefining Stammering
Dr don Trahan Jr. combats anti-DEI movements and pioneers change through Global Equity Entertainment The post The urgent need for equity and inclusion in a divided society appeared first on DiversityQ.| DiversityQ
On June 14th, the University of Georgia made history as they captured their first-ever NCAA Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championship. Among them, three remarkable members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council: Sydney Harris, Aaliyah Butler, and Kaila Jackson.| UGA Student Affairs
Dieses Gedicht wurde ursprünglich für den Akt von KAMINA1 beim Heidelberger Literaturherbst 20232 geschrieben.| Jayson Salazar Rodriguez | @jdsalaro | Blog
I checked again to make sure the blue passport lay in my palm. Lines of weary travelers stretched long behind and in front of us. In tightly clasped fists, passports of green, maroon, and brown blurred with our shuffling. They were irreplaceable identifications of citizenships from around the globe. We shoved suitcases with a knee, pulled […] The post Are You At Home with Your Passport? appeared first on When the House is Quiet.| When the House is Quiet
Davina Quinlivan explores disorientation both literally and existentially through her family origins in the hills of Myanmar.| Dark Mountain
It’s easy to spot the differences within our communities and to think of them as something that divides us. But what if our differences are exactly what we need to unite? Welcoming Week is an annual opportunity for neighbors to explore different cultures, experiences, and perspectives and, in doing so, find and celebrate what connects… The post Stronger together: Three ways to engage during Welcoming Week 2025 appeared first on Welcoming America.| Welcoming America
Mosaic Weekend brought together the William & Mary Alumni Association’s identity groups as well as friends and allies to celebrate the varied backgrounds, experiences and identities that make up our vibrant community.| W&M News
This was the opening keynote speech at the 2018 Disability Intersectionality Summit, in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Oct 13, 2018. The official video recording of this keynote can be found here. Good morning everyone. Thank you so much for having me. … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
*Opening keynote speech at KQTcon 2018, the first national LGBTQ Korean conference in the United States, in New York City on 4/7/18. To listen to the live recording from the conference, click here: KQTcon 2018 Keynote. (Thank you to Asia … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
My remarks from the 2017 Paul K. Longmore Lecture on Disability Studies at San Francisco State University delivered on April 11, 2017. To watch and listen to the video of my talk, click here. (Thank you to the Longmore … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
Today is November 6th, the day I was brought to the adoption agency to be adopted, the day the adoption agency recorded as my birthday, and the day I celebrated as my birthday for 25 years. It is … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
"The Church can no longer afford to ignore mental health struggles, *and* the Church is beautifully poised to offer a solution to our social fragmentation: belonging to a beloved community."| Missio Alliance
Intro Dear friends, Welcome to our W3 Poetry Prompt, which goes live on Wednesdays at The Skeptic’s Kaddish. You may click here for a fuller explanation of W3; but here’s the ‘tld…| The Skeptic's Kaddish 🇮🇱
Siham Amedy, a Kurdish refugee from northern Iraq, has transformed her experience growing up in a refugee family into a mission to support other refugees and immigrants and strengthen her community. As a 2025 Sparking Change grantee, Siham is organizing a project in Moorhead, Minnesota that uses food to bridge gaps and bring people closer… The post Finding home and strengthening community: Siham’s story appeared first on Welcoming America.| Welcoming America
The William & Mary Bray School Lab hosted its fourth annual Descendants Week, bringing together members of the descendant community for a week of reflection, sharing, research and reconnection.| W&M News
UTulsa has received a $677,000 grant from the Public Knowledge program of the Mellon Foundation to support a joint effort between the university and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Historic and Cultural Preservation Department.| The University of Tulsa
Helen Undy, Chief Executive, Money and Mental Health The post What equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging means to us appeared first on Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.| Money and Mental Health Policy Institute
The University of Tulsa Kendall College of Arts & Sciences has welcomed alumna Taylor Chukwu as the newest member of its Board of Visitors.| The University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) recently hosted the annual Global Graduate Impact Award Ceremony, recognizing exceptional students who have embraced international education and created meaningful global impact through their academic journeys. Eight outstanding seniors received the Global Graduate Impact Award, demonstrating extraordinary commitment to global engagement and academic excellence: Annaliese Stump […]| The University of Tulsa
More than 1,000 students celebrated degree completion this past weekend at the 150th University of Tulsa Commencement. Graduation ceremonies were held for the College of Engineering & Computer Science, Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences, Collins College of Business, College of Law, Honors College and Graduate School. UTulsa’s […]| The University of Tulsa
With a focus on supporting historically under-resourced and marginalized communities in all facets of his life, Avion Silas is making good on what he has learned during his first year at The University of Tulsa’s College of Law. Silas, who grew up in foster care in Michigan after relocating from Wisconsin, served as a nonprofit […]| The University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa is pleased to announce a new academic program, the Judaic & Near Eastern studies minor, as well as the return of Hebrew language classes beginning in fall 2025. The minor in Judaic & Near Eastern studies allows students to delve into the rich traditions, historical narratives and cultural dynamics of Judaism […]| The University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa is proud to announce its selection for the first time as an Institute Partner for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, UTulsa will host 25 of Africa’s emerging Public Management leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Mandela […]| The University of Tulsa
There’s a need for an international approach to trust responsibilities, including free, prior, and informed consent, says Stacy Leeds, who serves as the Willard H. Pedrick Dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. Leeds (J.D. ’97) gave the keynote speech at the March 28 Tulsa Law Review Symposium hosted […]| The University of Tulsa
This summer, University of Tulsa student Mori Kurland will head to Poland thanks to a scholarship from the JewishGen Greenspan L’dor V’dor Legacy Program. The purpose of the program is to inspire and begin the training of the future generation of leaders in Jewish genealogical involvement with a specific focus on Poland. On this 10-day […]| The University of Tulsa
At first he barely notices the children. They’re waiting for the bus, a small boy, and a girl of about ten with braided hair. He’s twenty-three, too close to childhood and too far from …| This Reading Life
How can we bring young people into a sense of belonging that’s rooted not in pressure or performance—but in joy and celebration? We believe joy is more than a fleeting feeling. It’s a signal that you are safe. That you are seen. That you belong. And that’s where thriving starts. And in June, as we […] The post Joy as Power: How Camp Fire Creates Spaces Where All Youth Can Belong & Thrive appeared first on Camp Fire.| Camp Fire
Music and dance will be the centerpiece at William & Mary’s fifth annual Juneteenth celebration.| W&M News
Carla Brodley, who runs Northeastern’s Center for Inclusive Computing, answers five questions about her team’s efforts to make computer science more accessible to all students.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
This commencement season, Khoury College recognized ten students for exceptional achievement in research, teaching, community service, and co-op work.| Khoury College of Computer Sciences
Stories are more than just connection points. They’re also catalysts. Welcoming America is excited to announce its campaign theme for Welcoming Week 2025, an annual campaign celebrated in communities across the world, taking place from September 12-21, 2025. The campaign theme, “Stories We Share” focuses on celebrating differences and spotting what we have in common.… The post Welcoming America Announces “Stories We Share” as 2025 Welcoming Week Theme appeared first on Welcoming A...| Welcoming America
“Building welcoming communities is not a luxury. It is essential.” Editor’s note: Following are remarks by Rachel Perić, executive director of Welcoming America, delivered on May 21, 2025 at the opening plenary of the Welcoming Interactive in Detroit, Michigan. They have been lightly edited for web publication. In 1950s Brooklyn, a stunned boy looked up… The post “Building welcoming communities is not a luxury”: Opening remarks at the Welcoming Interactive 2025 appeared first on ...| Welcoming America
The University of Georgia’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) took center stage during halftime at the UGA men’s basketball game against LSU on Wednesday, February 5. Their captivating performance honored the legacy and cultural impact of NPHC organizations. The post National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) takes center stage during UGA men’s basketball halftime appeared first on Greek Life.| Greek Life
It's getting intense out there. Incompetence and misinformation surround us. Who and what will we trust with our creative work? The post How Do We Trust in a Broligarchy? first appeared on Anne Carley Creative.| Anne Carley Creative
Each year, the CoSN Women in IT Breakfast, open to all, stands out as one of the most welcoming events of the CoSN annual conference—and this year was no exception.…| CoSN
The author identifies as a radical researcher feeling out of place in academia, criticizing its foundations in oppressive systems like white supremacy and patriarchy. They question whether reform i…| Autistic and Living the Dream
Redefining Stammering, Sam Simpson| Redefining Stammering
How can I shake up my American identity and imbue it with values/practices I loved in Europe? I quit my job in academic DEI (diversity,| Afropean: your guide to the Afro European diaspora and beyond
Discovering LGBTQ+ inclusivity in French Polynesia was a warm and welcome revelation.| Outtraveler.com
A free “how-to” framework from Chronus for building the type of culture that withstands the test of time and honors inclusive practices| Chronus
Dates: 3-4 April Venue: Käte Hamburger Research Centre global dis:connect, Maria-Theresia-Str. 21, 81675 Munich Organisers: Claudia Cendales Paredes and Nadia von Maltzahn The program can be found here. The 20th century was characterized by high mobility and circulation of artists. Art...| LAWHA Lebanon's Art World at Home and Abroad
In the current moment, a focus on student voice can help support students’ sense of connection and belonging and can help mitigate the uncertainty and anxiety many may be experiencing. Often, adults in schools begin by trying to resolve issues by making decisions themselves, but in trauma-sensitive schools educators ask students about what they need and listen carefully to their responses before taking action.| Trauma Sensitive Schools
Explore the Japanese concept of nakama, emphasizing camaraderie and belonging. Learn its significance in culture and storytelling.| Wise & Shine
What does it mean to truly belong in America? This deeply personal reflection explores identity, unity, and the possibility of a shared vision grounded in our stories, values, and collective humanity.| Share More Stories
On Sept. 21, more than 500 University of Georgia students participated in Dawg Day of Service, UGA’s largest annual day of student-led community service. Celebrating its 11th year, the event set records for the number of participating students and service sites, highlighting students’ growing commitment to community involvement. The post Hundreds of students serve the Athens community appeared first on Engagement Leadership and Service.| Engagement Leadership and Service
Welcome UGA continues its campus-wide celebration into the new year for incoming and returning students. Various departments and organizations hosted not just events, but opportunities to connect with students as they begin a new semester - fostering a sense of belonging for them on campus. The post Welcome UGA events to kickoff the Fall 2024 semester appeared first on Engagement Leadership and Service.| Engagement Leadership and Service
While the word ‘bed’ might not have the same depth of meaning as ‘home’, if you think about your own bed, it may well evoke similar associations and emotions. Familiarity. Safety. Privacy. Comfort.…| Rewriting social care
Unlock the power of story-driven insights with SEEQ Voices. Learn how storytelling + AI transform employee and customer experiences, fosters belonging, and drives meaningful change.| Share More Stories
The Trusted Disclosure Agreement introduces a shift from conventional NDAs toward co-creative confidence and trust-driven collaboration. The page highlights a broader cultural problem where fear and symbolic control have overtaken genuine accountability in business. A critique of the performative tools of distrust that offers an alternative focused on transparency and mutual respect.| lev.lc
This post reflects on outcomes from the Harnessing Multimodalities in Higher Education project, which was funded by the QAA as a Collaborative Enhancement Project (see the QAA website for more on t…| Tactile
"Ya te dije! Y más te vale que no les digas que eres pobre!!!" Those were my mom’s last words as I left for graduate school: "I already told you! And for your own sake, do not tell them you are poor!!!" I was shocked. For years, my parents never understood academia; they never grasped…| Blog of the APA
This post discusses the influence of HBD on the community surrounding Slate Star Codex and Astral Codex Ten.| Reflective altruism
International Workshop at the research centre Global Dis:connect, Munich, 3-4 April 2025 Deadline for submission of abstracts: 20 January 2025 The twentieth century is characterized by a high degree of mobility and circulation of artists. Art history is increasingly paying...| LAWHA Lebanon's Art World at Home and Abroad
Tara Susman-Peña, Shamichael Hallman, and Jennie GarnerHave you wondered if there are ways for your library to engage your community in promoting civic engagement and bridging differences? On this show Jennie Garner, Director of the North Liberty Library, Shamichael Hallman, Director of Civic Health & Economic Opportunity for the Urban Libraries Council and the author of Meet Me at the Library, and Tara Susman-Peña, Senior Technical Expert for IREX, talk about the Bridgebuilding in Librari...| Library Leadership Podcast
Narcissism and faith collide as the truth of feeling chosen battles the lie of ego. Discover how embracing true discipleship can fill the void and transform your soul.| Public Square Magazine
Other than diversity, Baylor was recognized in seven different categories this year: job satisfaction and support, mission and pride, faculty and staff wellbeing, compensation and benefits, supervisor effectiveness, confidence in senior leadership and professional development.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
DEIB stands for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Here’s why you need to change your programs to include belonging in the workplace.| Chronus
More than four decades after a W&M coach initially contacted him about enrolling, Carl “Skip” Bruso '24 earned a degree from the university.| W&M News
Asian Mosaic Night, hosted by the Department of Multicultural Affairs, celebrated diversity at Baylor by bringing students, faculty and staff together through music, food and tabling at 5:30 p.m. in the Barfield Drawing Room at the Bill Daniel Student Center. It was also an opportunity for students to learn about Baylor's Coalition of Asian Students.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
by Ria Bluck Within higher education, targeted interventions are used to improve the student experience, engagement, and academic outcomes. These initiatives tend to focus on increasing a sense of …| SRHE Blog
Lucretia Berry • August 13, 2024 As the school year begins, creating a sense of community in the classroom is vital. Establishing a welcoming and belonging environment from the very first days can set the tone for a successful year. One effective way to build this community is by engaging students in activities that honor […]| Brownicity
Can a focus on belonging improve graduate employability? Andrew Hirst explains how one university school has been improving relational ties| Wonkhe
Let yourself feel all things, but this I say to you: Refuse the spread of despair. We are part of what happens next. Each of has power...| Valarie Kaur
(NOTE: I’m not really happy with the title of this post, but am having trouble thinking of a different one to describe what the post is about. So please bear with me….- Tom)| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
For me, growing up in a fundamentalist, religious dictatorship like Pakistan, I was taught to live in fear of and hate our Indian neighbors who might attack us at any time. I was taught to believe in the supremacy of one religion above all others. I was taught that this religion needed our state to defend it and we, as Pakistanis, were the ultimate expression of the arc of history that inevitably bent toward humanity, united under one God.| ROOM A Sketchbook for Analytic Action
Shifting our fundamental identity from being separate individuals and groups to being facets of the dynamic metabolism of nature – as strange as that sounds – actually could have a profound impact on all aspects of society. Once I realized that, I could design questions that led two generative artificial intelligence agents to describe for me what such a society would be like. I found the results fascinating.| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
In response to recent events at Manifest 2024, I am organizing a fundraiser for the NAACP. Please join me if you are so moved.| Reflective altruism
Transform your organization with our how-to guide on continuous feedback. Implement regular, constructive feedback for better engagement, performance, and reduced turnover. Discover HR Partner's tools to support your efforts. Book a demo now!| HR Partner
TLPI hosted the 3rd Annual Youth Summit, Raising our voices, Transforming our schools. Throughout the day, young people gathered in community with other youth to learn about youth-led advocacy work, participate in workshops, build advocacy & awareness skills, and engage in opportunities to share their perspectives of what they need to do well in school.| Trauma Sensitive Schools
TLPI convened a legislative briefing, Students Speak 2024: Humanizing Our School Communities to provide the opportunity for members of the Massachusetts Legislature to hear from secondary students from across the Commonwealth about what they need in order to do well in school and why the current moment presents a critical time to support funding for the Safe and Supportive Schools line item. TLPI convened a legislative briefing, Students Speak 2024: Humanizing Our School Communities to provid...| Trauma Sensitive Schools
Seeds of Change: How can we better connect to make a difference?| Conscious Learning Blog
In this post, we note how trauma-sensitive school leaders focus on creating learning environments that are safe havens, where students are met “where they are” and supported as such to re-connect, to develop needed skills, and to maintain their physical and emotional health and well-being.| Trauma Sensitive Schools
Schools play a significant role in supporting not only a young person’s academic development but their healthy social-emotional development as well. Disruptions from the pandemic have undermined school's supportive role, especially for those students at critical transitional stages.| Trauma Sensitive Schools
TLPI shares a series of blog posts highlighting key take-aways that we have heard from discussions with trauma-sensitive school leaders as they reflect on how utilizing the trauma lens guides them in their response to the ongoing pandemic-related challenges. TLPI shares a series of blog posts highlighting key take-aways that we have heard from discussions with trauma-sensitive school leaders as they reflect on how utilizing the trauma lens guides them in their response to the ongoing pand...| Trauma Sensitive Schools
TLPI recently held a legislative briefing where students from Massachusetts’ high schools shared with legislators what they need from their schools in order to learn and do well in this critical time of transition and recovery from the pandemic.| Trauma Sensitive Schools
We are thrilled to share with you a new website, www.students-speak.org, that provides a platform that uplifts students’ voices and showcases their actions and advocacy to help create schools that provide what they need in order to do well.| Trauma Sensitive Schools
Photo by Chang Duong on Unsplash In this post I explore what is meant by ritual in relation to the teaching and learning experience and, as we reset our post-pandemic classrooms, why we should care…| Tactile
