Thrive Mentorship Program
The Thrive Mentorship Program for Students of Color is a yearlong mentorship program that will connect incoming first year and transfer students with upperclass students at Sarah Lawrence College. Through intentional engagement and a focus on community building, student participants and leaders will have a better understanding of Sarah Lawrence College’s Principles for Mutual Respect and core values, connect with faculty, staff, and alumni; and develop skills related to success in both academic and professional spaces.
The THRIVE program is open to all Sarah Lawrence students who feel such a mentorship opportunity would be beneficial during their first year at the College.
Learning Goals
Through participation in the Thrive program, students will:
- Recognize key campus resources to promote student growth
- Cultivate belonging by connecting with upperclass students
- Build connections with Faculty & Staff of Color on SLC’s campus
- Develop skills related to the transition to a small private liberal arts college.
Real Talk Dialogue Series
Real Talk is a student-led and facilitated dialogue series focusing on topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, social identities, and experiences. Each dialogue has a predetermined topic and promotes discussion around issues impacting people around the world.
Student Identity Spaces
The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging oversees and supports three student-run identity spaces as well food sharing opportunities. These spaces aim to foster community and belonging within their respective populations through events, dialogues, and community gatherings.
Holidays and Heritage Months
- Black History Month—February
- Women’s History Month—March
- Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month—May
- Latiné Heritage Month—September 15–October 15
- LGBTQ+ History Month—October
- Student DEIB multifaith calendar