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    Day of Understanding (DOU)

    Farah Joseph-Bonne Année

    Assistant Director of Community and Belonging
    Call For Proposals Submission Form
    Speaker/Organization Suggestion Form

    An annual, university-wide event hosted by the Office of Community & Belonging, in collaboration with campus departments and partners, to strengthen our shared sense of connection and purpose.

    This day-long experience offers a variety of programs, workshops, and spaces for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and learning. Through these experiences, we explore topics that shape our communities, such as identity, access, opportunity, and shared responsibility, while building relationships that support a more connected, inclusive, and resilient campus community.

    The Future of Growth:

    Creating Pathways that Strengthen All Communities

    November 11, 2025

    This year’s theme encourages us to reflect on what it means to grow in ways that support everyone. We’re looking for session proposals that explore creative, practical ways to strengthen local economies, support meaningful work, and help communities thrive.

    Priority Deadline: August 8, 2025, by 4 PM

    Proposals received by the priority deadline will be given early consideration for
    inclusion in the day-of schedule.

    • Faculty are encouraged to incorporate the event into class activities, whether by attending sessions as a class, assigning participation, or facilitating related discussions and assignments.
    • The Office of Community and Belonging invites Bryant faculty, staff, students, and community members to submit proposals for sessions such as workshops, panels, discussions, or interactive presentations.
    • Possible topics include, but are not limited to: fair wages and job security, sustainable business practices, economic opportunity, worker rights and labor policies, community entrepreneurship, the impact of technology and automation on work, and lessons from history that help us understand how past economic policies shape today’s communities.

    This year’s theme aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

    • Goal 1: No Poverty
    • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
    • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production