Hendrix Office of Community & Belonging

🌺 May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌺

This month, the Office of Community and Belonging is proud to celebrate the vibrant histories, cultures, traditions, voices, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. From art and literature to activism, innovation, music, storytelling, and cultural traditions, AANHPI communities have profoundly shaped our nation and continue to inspire generations.

As we celebrate, we also encourage our campus community to move beyond acknowledgment and toward intentional support:
-Learn the history
-Support AANHPI artists, authors, creators, and businesses
-Amplify voices and stories
-Engage in meaningful conversations
-Challenge stereotypes and anti-Asian hate
-Celebrate the beauty and diversity within AANHPI communities

Swipe through to learn more about the history of AANHPI Heritage Month and discover ways you can engage, support, and celebrate throughout May.

The Office of Community and Belonging recognizes April as both Arab American Heritage Month and Genocide Awareness Month.

Arab American Heritage Month invites us to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic speaking communities across the United States.

Genocide Awareness Month calls us to pause, reflect, and honor the lives lost to past and ongoing genocides, while recommitting ourselves to awareness, education, and collective responsibility.

As we witness continued violence and humanitarian crises in the Middle East, Congo, Sudan, and beyond, this moment is especially important for our campus community to remain informed, compassionate, and engaged.

Where culture and connection meet, community grows. We invite you to learn, reflect, and stand in solidarity this month.

Women’s History Month is a time to honor the brilliance, courage, leadership, innovation, and everyday impact of women across the globe. From trailblazers who reshaped history to the changemakers shaping our present and future, we recognize the power of women’s voices, stories, and contributions in every space.

We are especially excited to celebrate the incredible women in our Hendrix community, our students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and partners who lead with purpose, advocate with heart, and inspire excellence daily. Your scholarship, service, creativity, and commitment to community make Hendrix stronger.

This month, we will uplift stories, host meaningful moments, and create space to reflect, learn, and celebrate together.

Here’s to honoring the past, energizing the present, and shaping a more equitable future together.

Black Excellence Week is almost here — and we are bringing the joy, the culture, the connection, and the vibes.

Join the Hendrix Students for Black Culture and College Office of Community and Belonging as we celebrate Black Joy & Resilience February 23–27, 2026. This week is about honoring legacy, amplifying culture, and creating space for community in all its brilliance.

Here’s what’s on deck:

🎨 Monday (2/23) – Sisters in Solidarity: Paint & Sip | 6:00 PM | Worsham
🎬 Tuesday (2/24) – OCB Movie Night | 6:30 PM | SLTC Burrow
🎤 Wednesday (2/25) – Students for Black Culture: Family Feud Game Night | 7:30 PM | Mills B
🎶 Thursday (2/26) – OCB Music Battle | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | SLTC Burrow
🎙️ Friday (2/27) – Open Mic Night hosted by DJ Ally | 7:00 PM | Worsham

Whether you’re painting, debating the greatest anthem of all time, competing in Family Feud, or stepping up to the mic — there is space for you.

Check the OCB Instagram for voting links and Open Mic sign-ups.
Let’s show up. Let’s celebrate. Let’s honor the excellence.

🌙✨ Ramadan Mubarak ✨🌙

The Office of Community and Belonging extends warm wishes to all who are observing this sacred month. May this season of fasting, reflection, prayer, and community bring renewed strength, deep peace, and abundant joy.

As we celebrate the richness of our campus community, we honor the spiritual practices that ground, guide, and sustain so many among us. Wishing you a Ramadan filled with light, compassion, and meaningful connection. 💛

🧧✨ Happy Lunar New Year — Year of the Horse! ✨🐎

The Office of Community and Belonging extends warm wishes to all who are celebrating. As we enter the Year of the Horse—a symbol of strength, determination, energy, and forward movement—we celebrate the courage to pursue dreams boldly and the resilience to keep going.

May this new year bring prosperity, good health, meaningful connection, and fresh beginnings. Here’s to a year of momentum, purpose, and collective progress.

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The Office of Community & Belonging is excited to celebrate a month dedicated to honoring Black history, legacy, culture, and excellence.

Tonight’s event is hosted by Student for Black Culture, in collaboration with the Office of Religious Life. We are grateful to support their vision and leadership as they kick off a meaningful month of reflection and community.

Be sure to stay tuned to our social media pages and keep an eye out for additional events happening throughout the month.

📅 Save the Dates:
• Black Excellence Week: February 23–27
A week of collaborative programming featuring student groups and the Office of Community & Belonging.
• Open Mic Night: February 27
A space to uplift voices, creativity, and expression.

We’re proud to stand alongside our students and support the powerful work they continue to lead.