Events Calendar

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers several signature events and programs throughout the year. We also create events in response to current events, student and employee interests, and collaborative opportunities. Check out our events below! You can also see up-to-date information on our Instagram page!

2024-2025 Events

JANUARY

BLK: Black Learners and Kickbacks

Every 1st and 3rd Monday

2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center (Above Starbucks).

Affinity space for Black identifying Harper students meeting on every 1st and 3rd Monday in the Cultural Center for discussions, activities, and trips.

The Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

January 29, 2025

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Building W, Wojcik Center

Dining Room & Amphitheatre

An annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featuring artistic performances and keynote speaker. Soul food lunch provided for all event attendees.

FEBRUARY

BLK: Black Learners and Kickbacks

Every 1st and 3rd Monday

2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center (Above Starbucks).

Affinity space for Black identifying Harper students meeting on every 1st and 3rd Monday in the Cultural Center for discussions, activities, and trips.

MARCH

BLK: Black Learners and Kickbacks

Every 1st and 3rd Monday

2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center (Above Starbucks).

Affinity space for Black identifying Harper students meeting on every 1st and 3rd Monday in the Cultural Center for discussions, activities, and trips.

APRIL

BLK: Black Learners and Kickbacks

Every 1st and 3rd Monday

2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center (Above Starbucks).

Affinity space for Black identifying Harper students meeting on every 1st and 3rd Monday in the Cultural Center for discussions, activities, and trips.

2025 ILACHE Conference

Friday, April 11,2025

Governors State University

The Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE) conference is a great opportunity to attend workshop sessions offered in an interactive and innovative style. Open to students to register and attend this exciting opportunity to network and learn more about Latine/x topics.

Registration required (link will be available once registration opens)

MAY

BLK: Black Learners and Kickbacks

Every 1st and 3rd Monday

2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Building D, Room D281. Cultural Center (Above Starbucks).

Affinity space for Black identifying Harper students meeting on every 1st and 3rd Monday in the Cultural Center for discussions, activities, and trips.

Past Events Include:

Drag Loteria

Sabor Latino

Latinos Unidos Alumni Reunion

FUSION: Recess on the Lawn

BLING (BIPOC LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Networking Group)

10 Shared Principles Dialogue

Paint and Sip Some Black History

Trans Tea Time

I Rise, We Rise: Leading as a Woman of Color

Disability Symposium: Ability Focused Advocacy

Semillitas Book Club

I Rise, We Rise Speaker Series

National Diversity Month Service Project: Girls Love Mail

(ILACHE) Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education Conference

Dr. Sonnet's Welcome

Social Justice End of the Year Celebration