From March 23-29, Sacred Heart University is hosting their annual Social Justice Week, a campus-wide celebration designed to promote equity, activism and awareness on campus.
Organized by La Hispanidad and the Multicultural Center, this year’s events will feature inspirational speakers and engaging community discussions, as well as a Unity Walk on Friday, March 28 to close out the celebration.
“For this year, the theme is Unity, and in alignment with Sacred Heart’s Catholic Intellectual Tradition, our campus aims to foster student activism and create lifelong learners,” said junior Katerina Kyrou, co-president of La Hispanidad.
In addition to La Hispanidad and the Multicultural Center, many groups on campus will be hosting table times and seminars throughout the week, highlighting the importance of social justice in all areas of life.
On Monday, March 24, SHU’s Biology Club held a meeting discussing the importance of equity and social justice in healthcare.
“We did a talk about unity in healthcare because trust between our health care workers and patients is vital to being committed to the well-being of others,” said junior Kayla Tracy, secretary of the biology club.
To close out the week, a Unity Walk will take place on March 28, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Chapel Quad.
Source: Tracy Deer-Mirek, Sacred Heart University
Source: Tracy Deer-Mirek, Sacred Heart University
“The mission behind the Unity Walk is to end Social Justice Week on a positive and uplifting note. It’s a chance for us to come together, celebrate social justice, and reinforce the importance of inclusivity and community,” said junior Kiara Salas, co-president of La Hispanidad.
“The unity walk is important to SHU because it brings us together as a community and encourages us to all be better Pioneers,” said Tracy. “I am choosing to walk because I want to show my support for social justice week and unity.”
Salas emphasized that all are encouraged to attend and show their commitment to fostering unity in the SHU community.
“It’s hard to pick just one favorite part because I’ve enjoyed everything from collaborating with amazing people to ensuring everyone feels included,” said Salas. “But if I had to choose, it’s probably the opportunity to set aside a whole week to talk about and celebrate social justice and unity, and the chance to help create a space where everyone can feel like they belong.”
To find out more about Social Justice Week and how to attend, follow La Hispanidad and the Multicultural Center on Instagram @shulahispanidad and @ shu_multiculturalcenter_.
