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 once again designate October through December as Diversity Month and host a variety of events that offer opportunities to think about diversity.
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.
【Event List (Updates to Follow)】
| Month | Date & Time | Event Name |
|---|---|---|
| October | 26(Mon) |
“What class is this?” Discoveries within learning: What is the diversity you learn at Waseda? |
| November | 7(Sat) 8(Sun) |
早稲田祭2026
Waseda Festival 2026 〇Initiatives by the Waseda Festival 2026 Organizing Team
〇Diversity-Related Events
手話さあくる Shuwa Saakuru (Sign Language Club) ・Date & Time: November 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each day
・Venue: Building 3, Room 703 ・Event Overview: Enjoy chatting in sign language with members of Shuwa Saakuru (Sign Language Club), try out sign language through activities designed for complete beginners, and explore exhibits that will help you learn more about the world of sign language.
早稲田大学POST Waseda University POST ・Date & Time: November 8 (Sun.), 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ・Events & Venues:Discovering Welfare at Waseda: Wheelchair Experience and More |
| Early Nov.~Dec.27 | Waseda Central Library Special Exhibition “Diversity” @Central Library *Japanese Only | |
| Early Nov.~Late Dec. | Waseda University Co-op Book Fair “Diversity” *Japanese Only | |
| 19(Thurs) | ||
| 19(Thurs) |
Gatekeeper Training Program (For Faculty and Staff)* in Japanese only ・Date and Time: Thursday, November 19, 16:00-17:00 ・Location: Room 101, Building 14 ・Register here: MyWaseda |
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| December | 1(Tue)
~15(Tue) |
Queering Waseda! Pride Weeks 2026 |
| 17(Thurs) |
Animal-Assisted Therapy: Today, a Dog Is Your Counselor! “Paws for You”*Japanese only ・Date and Time: Thursday, December 17, 12:30-14:30 ・Location:Garden House ・Register: TBA |
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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
