Events for April 6 – February 17 › Diversity › – Events Calendar

Book launch – Queerly Beloved

Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Tulsa, OK

Everyone is invited to attend the debut of Queerly Beloved, a heartwarming rom-com novel by TU alumna Susie Dumond (BA ’12). Read about this heartwarming novel – set in Tulsa – and the launch plans here.

Cultural and Ancestral Geographies: A Symposium with Streams

On May 25, 2022, the Helmerich Center for American Research will host a virtual symposium on Cultural and Ancestral Geographies from the ancestral lands of the Osage Nation. The symposium convenes scholars, educators, cultural workers, Tribal Historic Preservation Officers and Cultural Resource Managers for conversations on maps and mapmaking. While maps can function to support […]

Free

Reconciliation in America National Symposium Speaker – Michael Eric Dyson

Lorton Performance Center 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK

Michael Eric Dyson will be the opening session speaker for the 13th Annual Reconciliation in America National Symposium sponsored by the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation. Dyson is the Centennial Chair at Vanderbilt University and serves as University Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies in the College of Arts and Science and […]

Tulsa Pride Parade

Plan to join friends and colleagues from across The University of Tulsa at the Tulsa Pride Parade. Students, faculty and staff will gather together to march through downtown in a […]

Welcome Back Picnic

Chapman Commons 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK

The Welcome Back Picnic is an annual event hosted by the Association of International Students to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year for all international and domestic students […]

Moon Festival

Jackson Commons 550 South Gary Place, Tulsa, OK

Each year on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, people in countries such as China, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea and the Philippines celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. With a full moon shining in the heavens, “moon cakes” are eaten and offered as gifts to friends and neighbors. The full (round) moon signifies a […]

TU-Afghan Cultural Exchange picnic

Chapman Commons 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK

TU-ACE welcomes everyone to our first event of the semester! Please join us on Chapman Commons for an evening of fun and community-building at a picnic with the local Afghan newcomer population. Food, drinks and outdoor activities will be provided.

Free

DEI open house

DEI Office 3126 E. 5th Pl., Tulsa, OK

Join us at the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for an open house with music, snacks, good times and to learn about the services we offer.

Free
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CAPS Drop-In Connection Group: BIPOC Peer Support

Hardesty Hall-Holmes Student Center Tulsa, OK

This support group is focused on providing a welcoming and safe space to offer support for diverse student voices. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect and speak concerning their unique individual experiences.

Pie a Board Member

Hurricane Plaza 3105 East 5th Place, Tulsa, OK

Join the Latin American Student Association to release some stress, refresh yourself with some delicious aguas fresca and support our organization! Pies 1 for $3 2 for $5 3 for […]

DEI Week: The F Word – Examining Misconceptions of Fatness

McFarlin Library 2933 East 6th Street, Tulsa, OK

Panelist discussion featuring TU professors Emily Contois and Jennifer Jones, and guests from the broader Tulsa community: Troy Knauls, Dionne Lambert and Valeria Rodriguez.

DEI Week: Body Count – Examining Hoeness

DEI Office 3126 E. 5th Pl., Tulsa, OK

Why are men celebrated when they have many partners, but women are shamed? What does it mean to be a hoe? As part of DEI Week, join the DEI office to watch a video podcast about sexual double standards featuring Brittany Renner. There will be a discussion afterward.

Free

TU-ACE: One year of community celebration

Chapman Commons 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK

Please join the TU–Afghan Cultural Exchange (ACE) for a celebration of community and cultural diversity. We will have cake, snacks, games and soccer (football) as a way to mark one year since our Afghan neighbors began joining the Tulsa community.

Free

DEI Week: Mindful Morning – Meditation

DEI Office 3126 E. 5th Pl., Tulsa, OK

Start your day off on the right foot with guided morning meditations, a pastry from Pancho Anaya and coffee. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel, if you can. […]

Free

DEI Week: Entrepreneur Showcase

Allen Chapman Student Union 440 S Gary Ave, Tulsa, OK

Come out to support local entrepreneurs from both TU and the Tulsa community. We've got entrepreneurs selling artwork, jewelry, sweet treats and more. Don't forget to bring a method of payment (e.g., debit/credit card, Venmo or CashApp) in case you find something you can't live without! Featuring Go Baynanas, Simply Art, Onifade's Cookie Co, Groovy […]