Lunch ‘n’ Learn: “Is Belonging Just A Facade?”

As many campuses across the country pivot from traditional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) frameworks toward a focus on Belonging, this session invites our community to ask: Is “Resilience & Belonging” just a rebrand—or a radical reimagining? Why does it matter, and who gets to define it?

Join us for a candid, cross-perspective conversation that challenges assumptions and explores the real stakes of belonging in higher education…but particularly, at UTulsa. Together, we’ll examine how belonging can move us beyond performative inclusion toward spaces of safety, accountability, and authentic connection—especially when comfort is not guaranteed. This session is designed to foster dialogue across difference and encourage courageous reflection on what it means to truly belong.