A diverse student body gathers at Waseda University.
But let us ask — do you feel that diversity matters to you?
Is there ever a moment when diversity feels like a word meant only for someone else?
We would like each and every one of you to ”Re:think” — take a fresh look at the way you’ve been thinking up to this point. about diversity.
With that in mind, SDC will organize a variety of events over the next three months under the theme of Diversity Month.
Taking a moment to pause and reflect—
that alone might create an opportunity to think more about yourself in relation to diversity.
This fall, come join us to “Re:think Diversity”
*Please check the link for details and application methods for each event.
Events List (Updated regularly)
| Month | Date＆Time | Event Name |
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| October | 10(Fri) 5:15-6:15pm |
수다 라운지 한국어 편 (Conversation Lounge in Korean) Deadline: Oct 9, 11:59pm |
| 14 (Tue) 1:00pm-4:10pm |
早稲田大学 ボランティア・アカデミー ～ 障がい者・パラスポーツの支援を通じ共生社会を知る ～ ＊Japanese Only Deadline：Oct 7, 9am |
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| 22 (Wed) | 聴覚障がいの理解とユニバーサルデザイン ＊Japanese Only Deadline: Oct 21 |
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| 28(Tue) 5:30pm-6:30pm |
メンタルヘルスイベント「Re:mind -こころを整える時間-」 *Japanese Only Deadline: Oct 23, 11:59pm |
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| November | 5(Tue) 5:00pm-6:30pm |
ICL Study Seminar “Comparative Perspectives on Japanese and American DEI Policies: Current Trends in American Society Revealed by Research in the United States” *Japanese Only (Only for those wishing to participate online) Deadline: Nov 3, 4:00pm |
| 6 (Thu) | Knowing Veganism *Mainly in English Deadline: 10/28, 9am |
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| 17 (Mon)～Dec. 12 (Fri) | Queering Waseda! Pride Weeks 2025 Queering Waseda! Sticky Notes Wall Event Deadline: 12/12 |
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| Early Nov.~Late Dec. | Waseda University Co-op Book Fair “Diversity” *Japanese Only *Details will be released later. |
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| Nov 24(Mon)~Dec. 12(Fri) 10:00am-5:00pm (Closed on Wednesdays) |
Queering Waseda! Pride Weeks 2025 Orange Cat × The GS Center Collaboration *No registration required |
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| December | 1 (Mon) 12:30-1:00pm *In case of rain: 3 (Wed) 12:30-1:oopm |
Queering Waseda! Pride Weeks 2025 Queeing the Stage ! with Seiren Musical Project *No registration required |
| 3 (Wed) 5:30pm-7:00pm |
Queering Waseda! Pride Weeks 2025 Queering Periods *Japanese Only Deadline: 12/1, 11:59pm |
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| 5 (Fri) @Toyama Campus 8 (Mon) @Nishi-Waseda Campus 10 (Wed) @Waseda Campus 12 (Fri) @Tokorozawa Camous Will be held from 12:35 to 12:50 on all days. |
Queering Waseda! Pride Weeks 2025 Queering Waseda! 4-Campus Pride Parades: Make Waseda Shine with Your True Self *Some-day registration accepted |
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| 11 (Thu) 6:30pm-8:00pm |
Queering Waseda! Pride Weeks 2025 Fiction wo Real ni -BL jissha drama kara kangaeru yasashii sekai- *Japanese Only Deadline: 12/9 11:59pm |
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| 12(Fri) 5:00-6:00pm |
Learn about diverse work styles(Rakuten Socio Business, Inc.) *Japanese Only Deadline: 12/12 5:00pm |
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| 12 (Fri) 5:15-7:25pm |
Lessons from Danish Urban Life – Dialogue Café on a Society That Values People Deadline: 12/5 9:00am |
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| 17 (Wed) 5:30-7:15pm |
Welcome to Fair Trade Cafe: A Happier Life for You and the Planet *Japanese Only Deadline: 12/10 9:00am |
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| 20 (Sat) 1:00pm-5:00pm |
Joint Symposium 2025
Why Institutional Structures Matter for Diversity Education in Universities? ＊Japanese Only Deadline: 12/20 1:00pm |
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| In progress | Waseda Library Special Exhibition “Diversity” *Japanese Only |
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| Coming Soon!! | ||
Organizer
Student Diversity Center (SDC)
- What is SDC?
The SDC is a grouping of four centers – ICC (Intercultural Communication Center), Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), Gender and Sexuality Center (GS Center), and Student Counseling Center (SCC)- which work to support students and to ensure a rich campus environment that welcomes the diverse values and experiences of all our students, inclusive of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexuality, ability, religion and age.
Reference: Promotion of Diversity on Campus – Waseda University
Comments from Student Staff Members
- From ICC Student Staff
“I wish I could get to school without being crammed into a packed train…” “I wish I could finish work early and have a slow, peaceful dinner with someone I care about…” How can we turn those little moments of happiness into reality? Every day, we rush around—chasing efficiency, fighting busyness. But maybe… there’s a gentler, richer way to live. If you’ve been feeling a bit trapped by your routine, why not pause for a moment and take a peek at a different way of life? It may bring you one step closer to the life you’ve been dreaming of.
-Chinatsu
Student Staff Leader and Event Organizer of Lessons from Danish Urban Life – Dialogue Café on a Society That Values People
ICC （Intercultural Communication Center)
Student Diversity Center
- From GS Center Student Staff
"I don't have biases toward LGBT people" ---Do not stop there. Go beyond that. What's needed now is to notice discomfort in everyday life, rethink what is considered “normal” by ourselves and by society, and turn these insights into action. To change society starting from Waseda, we speak our minds, loud and strong.We hope Queering Waseda! Pride Weeks 2025 will become an opportunity for change.
-MochiStudent Staff Leader and Queering Waseda! Pride Weeks 2025 LeaderGender and Sexuality CenterStudent Diversity Center
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