Cultural & International

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Karen Francis-Begay (Diné), Independent Scholar & Higher Education Consultant 

The Native American House invites Sedelta Oosahwee to recall, reflect on, and narrate their student experiences in higher education. Sedelta will address topics such as adjusting to campus life, factors contributing to a sense of belonging, and accessing the right pathways toward degree completion. She will conclude her storytelling by emphasizing the value of higher education and offering words of encouragement for the Native student community at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.