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JEDI Center Events

August 17th, 2022

October 29th, 2026

Celebrate Dia De Muertos

Get ready to celebrate Día de Muertos with LatinXcel and the SU Spanish Department! Enjoy delicious cultural foods, and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of this special celebration!

Join us Thursday, October 29th, between 11:30am to 1:30pm, to participate in decorating calaveritas, a community altar, and eating some traditional food!

In addition to this, there will be an additional altar for recent SU Alumna Ale Carrasco Torres. Friends, family, faculty, and staff are encouraged to bring items in memoriam.

Location

Bishops Lounge

Date & Time

October 29 - 11:30am - 1:30pm

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Past Events

October 5th, 2026

La Sala Social

A chill Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month hangout featuring fresh horchata, good games, and a curated blend of cultural music genres. Come vibe, connect, and enjoy a warm space made for community.

Location

McCombs Campus Center 334

Date & Time

October 5 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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September 24th, 2026

Legacies of Chicana Spiritual Activism: Medicina for These Times

Please join us in the Mood Atrium, on Thursday September 24th 4:00-5:30 PM

Dr. Brenda Sendejo, talking about her new book which is available for pre-order and will be released in October.

“Chicana Spiritual Activism: Making Change, Making Soul”

Two student respondents, Dina Gaxiola (Anth ’28) and Natalia Morales Robles (Poli Sci ’27) will start off the discussion after the talk.

Location

Mood-Bridwell Hall Atrium

Date & Time

September 24 - 4:00pm

September 16th, 2026

HLHM Kickoff

Location

McCombs Campus Center

Date & Time

September 16 - 11:30am - 1:30pm

JEDI Center News

SU Black Alumni Network Fosters Community and Builds Connection Among Generations of Students and Alumni

Entering its second year as an official part of the Southwestern University Alumni Association, the SU Black Alumni Network has enhanced community through networking, special events, and service.
Black Student Union Builds Community at Southwestern

Through events, public service initiatives, and advocacy, the Black Student Union creates a sense of belonging among Black students at Southwestern University.
Exploring the Meaning of Black History Month

Students, faculty, and staff take a moment to share what Black History Month means to them.
Photo Gallery: JEDI Center and Georgetown PRIDE Event

Check out the photos from the Georgetown PRIDE event.
Kappa Delta Chi: Fostering Sisterhood, Service, and Support

Campus organization seeks to empower Hispanic women.
Resources

Here you will find more information such as gender-inclusive bathrooms and resources on campus, Educational Awareness Resources on Racism/Bias, and more information about the JEDI Center and our campus partners.

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Photo Gallery: International Culture Night 2023

Check out the photos from the 2023 International Culture Night Celebration.
Photo Gallery: ALL OF US Fashion Show and Ebony Gala

Check out these photos from the fashion show and gala.
A Place to Belong

The Black Student Union offers a space for Southwestern’s Black students to gather as a community.
Southwestern Featured in Austin-American Statesman

Southwestern featured in Austin-American Statesman after hosting civil rights activist Dolores Huerta on campus Jan. 18.

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