Speaker Events

Eccles Week of Belonging features speakers from across campus, community, and industry.

Opening Session with Dean Dirks

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
10 – 11 a.m.
Child Hall, SFEBB (7th Floor)

Kick-off Eccles Week of Belonging with Dean Dirks! Join us as we proudly showcase the Eccles School’s feature in the BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions’ “Leader Generation” series, highlighting our holistic approach to student wellness. This inspiring segment features Glen Kreiner, Professor of Management, and Eccles alum Abbey Salamera, Program Coordinator, Student Engagement and Belonging.

After the premiere, join Glen, Abbey, and Tara Hardison, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs at the Eccles School, for an engaging panel discussion as they explore the importance of student wellness and its impact on students and the business community.

Breaking Barriers

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Child Hall, SFEBB (7th Floor)

In collaboration with Women in Business (WIB) and Women in Finance (WIF).

Join us for Breaking Barriers, a powerful panel discussion on navigating the challenges of leadership. This event highlights the unique experiences of being the first or only person with one’s identity in a leadership role. Panelists will share insights on balancing the demands of leadership while prioritizing personal wellness and maintaining equilibrium in the face of challenges.

Faculty Research Lunch & Learn – Mental Health: the Next Frontier for Belonging

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Child Hall, SFEBB (7th Floor)

Speaker: Glen Kreiner, Ph.D., L.S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Business Ethics Management; Professor, Department of Management, Master of Business Creation, David Eccles School of Business

This session explores the intersections and connections between mental health and fostering communities of belonging. Learn about the current state of mental health concerns in the US, systemic disparities in access to mental health care, the impacts of marginalization and exclusion on mental health, and creating spaces of belonging by prioritizing mental health. [read more]

Fostering Religious and Spiritual Belonging in the Workplace

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Child Hall, SFEBB (7th Floor)

Join us for a conversation on how religious and spiritual identities shape our sense of belonging, both in our communities and in the workplace. This session will explore the role of faith in professional environments, the challenges individuals face in bringing their whole selves to work, and how we can foster mutual understanding across different beliefs.

Economic Justice & Wellbeing: Empowering Communities Through Opportunity

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Child Hall, SFEBB (7th Floor)

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the critical role of economic opportunity in shaping individual and community wellbeing. This event will focus on how access to financial resources—or the lack thereof—impacts lives and communities, with an emphasis on community engagement.