Division of Ignatian Belonging

Upcoming Events

Fall 2025

Division of Ignatian Belonging Events, Trainings, and Engagement Opportunities

Join the Division of Ignatian Belonging on EngageXU Here 

I.D.E.A.S. Academy - Stay tuned for upcoming events!

The monthly lecture series is focused on Greater Ignatian Belonging. (RSVP at banksi@xavier.edu)

   

Urban Native Collective's Indigenous Peoples' Day Convergence

The theme is "Ancestral Visions, Future Dreams," and will reflect the importance of wisdom passed down, highlighting the role of ancestral knowledge in shaping contemporary identities and guiding future generations. Xavier University is a proud sponsor of this event.

  • Friday, October 10th - October 13, 2025  

 

Anti-Hate & Inclusion Task Force

Interested in supporting communities on campus impacted by hate or bias? If so, consider joining the Anti-Hate & Inclusion Task Force. The group will meet monthly, and task force members can also take our mediation training to serve as ‘First Responders’ for individuals impacted by anti-hate or bias on campus. Contact banksi@xavier.edu for more information.

   

Justice Seekers Project

The Justice Seekers were identified during the renaming of Justice Hall in 2020, and are on display in the McDonald Library, 1st floor: 

  • Henrietta Wood
  • Dr. Janice Walker
  • Congressman John Lewis
  • Antonio Johnson

 

Spring 2026

Division of Ignatian Belonging Events, Trainings, and Engagement Opportunities

  

4th Annual MLK Spirit Celebration

Save the date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm 

 

Black History Month   

I.D.E.A.S. Lecture series: Stay tuned for upcoming events...

 

Stay tuned for exciting updates and future events!

 

Thank you for your continued support and engagement.

The Division of Ignatian Belonging Team

Ivy Banks, Vice President
Aleshia Zoogah, Executive Assistant
Samuel Terry, Director, Thrive Center
Cassandra Jones, Director, Accessibility and Disability Resources (ADR)
Daniel McSpadden, Assistant Vice President, Promise Student Programs

 

Updates and Engagement Opportunities

First Steps

During the summer, the Thrive Center implemented the First Steps program designed for entering students who are First-Generation and all interested students. Enrolled students complete a summer three-credit-hour core course, take GOA as a cohort, and are assigned a faculty mentor.

Upcoming Thrive Center Engagement Opportunities

  • To be announced
 For more information email: cdi@xavier.edu