SMU - Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center

01/09/2026

✨ 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 #𝟓𝐭𝐡𝐈𝐂𝐂𝐒 ✨

We are thrilled to announce that our global network is growing! The 5th International Conference on Cultural Studies (ICCS) brings together an incredible powerhouse of organizers, co-organizers, and institutional partners from across the globe!

📌 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:

🗓️ 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: February 26-28, 2027
📍 𝙊𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚: Kathmandu University, Dulikhel, Nepal
💻 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚: via Zoom Teleconferencing

01/09/2026

📢 ꜱᴇᴄᴏɴᴅ ᴄᴀʟʟ ꜰᴏʀ ᴇxᴛᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ᴀʙꜱᴛʀᴀᴄᴛꜱ 📢

Are you ready to showcase your latest research and innovations? The opportunity is here! We are officially opening the Second Call for Extended Abstracts for the upcoming 5ᴛʜ ɪɴᴛᴇʀɴᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴄᴏɴꜰᴇʀᴇɴᴄᴇ ᴏɴ ᴄᴜʟᴛᴜʀᴀʟ ꜱᴛᴜᴅɪᴇꜱ!

🌟We welcome submissions from researchers, faculty, professionals, and students. Join us in shaping the future of our field!

📌𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 & 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦:

📝 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Please note that authors must submit an extended abstract for their study, rather than a standard short abstract.
📅 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣: September 30, 2026
⏳ 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚: September 22, 2026
🌍 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Whether you want to network in person or join us from across the globe, we’ve got you covered! You can participate either on-site in Kathmandu, Nepal, or online via Zoom.

🔗 Secure your slot today!
See links in the comment section

Don't miss the chance to present your work and take advantage of our early bird rates. Tag a colleague who needs to see this! 👇

27/08/2026

🤝 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 & 𝐂𝐎-𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒!

🌐We are proud to introduce the incredible network of institutions joining hands with us for the 5th International Conference on Cultural Studies (ICCS).

✨ 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨-𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫?
We are still open for collaborations! If your organization shares our vision and is interested in co-convening this prestigious international event, we want to hear from you.

📩 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐨-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫:
Send your formal letter of intent directly to [email protected]

📌 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:
🗓️ Date: February 26-28, 2027
📍 Venue: Kathmandu, Nepal, and Via Zoom Teleconferencing
💡 Theme: Sustainable Architecture: Culture, Community and the Built Environment

Don't miss the chance to align your institution with global researchers, educators, and cultural advocates.

Let’s build academic bridges together!

26/08/2026

11/08/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗦𝗠𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Saint Mary’s University (SMU) commemorated the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with a Eucharistic Celebration on August 11, 2026. The 8:30 AM Mass was held at the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel. Sponsored by the School of Health and Natural Sciences (SHANS), the Mass was anchored on the theme, “Honoring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.” This Eucharistic Celebration is held annually by the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center (CEIPSC). The celebration aligns directly with SMU’s core advocacy for Indigenous Peoples, serving as an institutional platform through which CEIPSC promotes cultural preservation, champions Indigenous rights, and integrates community-based development.

See full story: https://smu.edu.ph/preserving-life-honoring-heritage-smu-commemorates-worlds-indigenous-peoples-day/

Written by: Laurice Kaye P. Laguinday-Indigenous Peoples Studies Coordinator

06/08/2026

On August 11, we will celebrate the ɪɴᴛᴇʀɴᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ ᴅᴀʏ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ'ꜱ ɪɴᴅɪɢᴇɴᴏᴜꜱ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇꜱ with the theme "𝓗𝓸𝓷𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓘𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓰𝓮𝓷𝓸𝓾𝓼 𝓜𝓲𝓭𝔀𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓼: 𝓢𝓪𝓯𝓮𝓰𝓾𝓪𝓻𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓦𝓮𝓵𝓵-𝓫𝓮𝓲𝓷𝓰”. Everyone is encouraged to join the Thanksgiving Mass at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel. See the poster for other details.

05/08/2026

𝗦𝗠𝗨 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝘂; 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝘂 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

Affirming its solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and local communities in their continued opposition to large-scale mining and its threats to the environment, livelihoods, and future generations, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) joined the residents of Kasibu in a Eucharistic Celebration at the community barricade, August 1.

See full story: https://smu.edu.ph/smu-stands-with-kasibu-opposes-large-scale-mining-thru-prayer-solidarity/

03/08/2026

27/07/2026

📢 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! 📢

Join global scholars, academicians, researchers, and cultural experts/enthusiasts for the 𝐅𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬.

🌍 Theme: 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒕 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕
📅 Dates: 𝑭𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 26-28, 2027
📍 Venue: 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒖 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑫𝒉𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒉𝒆𝒍, 𝑵𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒍

Secure Your Spot
𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: September 22, 2026
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://forms.gle/hwZ91XW6TyU3kYYj9
Request for an Invitation Letter: https://forms.gle/3UT6oLBaHCW2xmeJA

Don't miss this chance to shape the future of cultural studies. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

14/07/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒!

Residents of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya continue to stand firm in defense of their land, livelihoods, and the environment that has sustained generations. While they carry this responsibility on the frontlines, they also face the everyday realities of prolonged vigilance—long days under the sun and rain, limited access to basic necessities, and the constant challenge of sustaining their collective effort. As they remain steadfast at the barricades, we have the opportunity to stand alongside them.

Together with the Diocese of Bayombong, Saint Mary's University invites the entire Marian community and all people of goodwill to extend support through donations of food, basic medicines, hygiene supplies, and rain gear. Your generosity will help sustain these communities as they continue their peaceful stand.

You may donate:

🍚 Food – rice, canned goods, biscuits, coffee, sugar, bottled mineral water
🧼 Hygiene Kits – alcohol, face masks, sanitizers
💊 Basic Medicines – Paracetamol, diatabs, multivitamins, Vitamin C and others
🌧️ Rain Gears – raincoats, rain boots, umbrella

📍 Drop-off Point:
CEIPSC Office, 2nd Floor, Fr. Tonus Gymnasium

Every donation carries a message of hope—that those who courageously safeguard their home and environment are not alone.

BIAG, DAGA, DANUM, KINABAKNANG, SALAKNIBAN!