Student Multicultural Resource Center

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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2026, 10:07 AM

Collage of many different students on campusThe Student Multicultural Resource Center (SMRC) aims to advance a welcoming and inclusive learning environment, where individuals with diverse identities are valued and celebrated, fostering a sense of belonging and community among all members of SIU Carbondale.

The SMRC provides a space dedicated to the well-being and success of all our community members. Our work is rooted in social justice, anti-racism, equity, inclusivity, identity, and intersectionality. We recognize and acknowledge the histories of marginalization various communities face; therefore, we work to support students through educational programming that brings awareness, fosters understanding, builds scholarship, and eradicates systemic barriers.

The goal of SMRC is to work with faculty and staff to shape experiences that prepare students to successfully participate in a global society.

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Upcoming Events

  • Week of Belonging

    Week of Belonging Kick-Off Event

    Date: Monday, August 25
    Time: 2-4 p.m.

    Student Services Building Pavilion

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  • Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Awareness Month

    Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of Hispanics in the United States throughout the month of September 15 - October 15.

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  • LGBTQIA+ Month

    Celebrate the anniversary of LGBTQIA+ Month with events all throughout October.

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  • Black History Month

    Black History Month is an annual February observance, celebrating past and present achievements of African Americans.

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  • Women's History Month

    Since March of 1987, Women’s History Month is celebrated annually. The purpose is to amplify women’s voices around the world, to honor the contributions that women have made in the past, and to recognize the progression women continue to make in contemporary society.

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  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month celebrates and empowers the AAPI campus community with a wide variety of special events.

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