04/15/2025
The 25th Annual Sam and Marilyn Fox Atlas Week took place from April 6 to April 12.
This year’s theme, "From Inequality to Justice: Transforming Global Health through
Social Change," was designed to highlight the critical intersection of global health
and social justice, inspiring deeper discussions and actionable solutions to today’s
challenges.
Check out some photos from Atlas Week.
Members of the SLU community carry flags representing their countries during the Atlas
Week Parade of Nations on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community carry flags representing their countries during the Atlas
Week Parade of Nations on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community carry flags representing their countries during the Atlas
Week Parade of Nations on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community carry flags representing their countries during the Atlas
Week Parade of Nations on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community carry flags representing their countries during the Atlas
Week Parade of Nations on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community carry flags representing their countries during the Atlas
Week Parade of Nations on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community carry flags representing their countries during the Atlas
Week Parade of Nations on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community carry flags representing their countries during the Atlas
Week Parade of Nations on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Members of the SLU community carry flags representing their countries during the Atlas
Week Parade of Nations on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Daniel Dawes, J.D., delivered the Atlas Week Signature Symposium on Thursday, April
10, in the Wool Ballroom. Photo by Joe Barker.
Daniel Dawes, J.D., takes questions from Luella Loseille, assistant director of the
Cross Cultural Center for Global Citizenship at the
the Atlas Week Signature Symposium on Thursday, April 10. Photo by Joe Barker.
The Taal Dance Team performs during the Billiken World Festival on April 11, 2025.
Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Students cheer during the Billiken World Festival on April 11, 2025. Photo by Sarah
Conroy.
Students admire jewelry from vendor Mhasa during the Billiken World Festival on April
11, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
Srishti Mitra performs during the Billiken World Festival on April 11, 2025. Photo
by Sarah Conroy.
This year was the 25th edition of the Sam and Marilyn Fox Atlas Week. The Atlas Program brings together members of the SLU community to focus on the global
challenges that confront us in the 21st century.
The Atlas Program launched in the spring of 2001 to recognize the international dimension
of Saint Louis University's academic programs and to celebrate SLU's role in international
education and service in light of SLU's Jesuit tradition.
The initiative was named Atlas Week for the same reasons travelers, leaders and historians
have commonly used an atlas throughout the centuries. This instrument allows its users
to discern where they have been, discover where they are and decide where they are
headed. The Atlas logo features a compass point to emphasize the global vision of
Saint Louis University.
During Atlas Week, students, faculty and staff from across the University organize
events highlighting their programs' international dimensions. A highlight of the week
is the Signature Symposium, presented by internationally renowned speakers who have
dedicated their lives to political and social justice issues. This year the guest
speaker was Daniel Dawes, J.D., a health equity and policy expert.
The week-long celebration culminated on Friday with the Billiken World Festival and
the parade of nations.
