Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Sunday, September 20, 2020
The Jewish New Year. Celebrated by praying in synagogue, personal reflection, and hearing the shofar. Jewish employees observing Rosh Hashana may stay home from work during this period, and some may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Fast of the Seventh Month. Many Jews who celebrate Tzom Gedaliah do so by fasting.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Autumn Equinox is a time for giving thanks and for reflection. At Mabon, the day and the night are equal in length, in sublime balance. For many locations, Mabon coincides with the final harvest of grain, fruits, and vegetables. Mabon, also called Harvest Home, is the time of thanksgiving.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Friday, September 25, 2020
Saturday, September 26, 2020
At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís observing the First of Mashiyyat (Will) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion.
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Monday, September 28, 2020
Day of Atonement. Jewish employees observing Yom Kippur may do so by fasting, praying, abstaining from physical pleasures, and refraining from work. Some may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
Join us for another Dish It Up! This week, Rayven Morrow, who is a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership, will be sharing her research on sex work and leading us in a discussion around how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting folks who do sex work. See you then! Be sure to register here: https://forms.gle/sYGrpHzRmVyqkWVM6. Zoom information w
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
Virtual Meet and Greet with the author of "Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning," Cathy Park Hong on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 11:30am-1:30pm!
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Monday, October 5, 2020
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Friday, October 9, 2020
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Monday, October 12, 2020
Dr. Dustin Tahmahkera, an enrolled citizen of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, will be presenting his work on representations of Native and Indigenous people in the media and how understanding this can lead to a more nuanced understanding of other contemporary issues.
Join us this Indigenous Peoples' Day for a collaborative panel discussion led by Native researchers and practitioners in the Big Ten. The panel will focus on Native experiences in academia, Indigenous led research and pedagogy, and how these are reflected in the national political and social climates.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Friday, October 16, 2020
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Monday, October 19, 2020
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Friday, October 23, 2020
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Monday, October 26, 2020
Jaya Kolisetty and Emily Barnum will use their expertise to facilitate a discussion about maintaining healthy relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics will include healthy boundaries, online dating safety, and more.
The Undocumented Student Ally Training provides staff, administration, and faculty information that will allow them to better serve undocumented students at the University of Illinois. This training is led by staff and students who are part of the Illinois Coalition Assisting Undocumented Students's Education (I-CAUSE).
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Friday, October 30, 2020
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Monday, November 2, 2020
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Friday, November 6, 2020
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Monday, November 9, 2020
This panel will be a follow-up to the panel held on August 31. The moderator and panelists will revisit their discussion about what they consider the biggest issues facing womxn today, as well as offer their insights on areas of needed civic engagement related to the recent election.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Friday, November 13, 2020
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Monday, November 16, 2020
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Friday, November 20, 2020
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Monday, November 23, 2020
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Friday, November 27, 2020
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Monday, November 30, 2020
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Monday, December 7, 2020
Our panelists, moderated by Dr. Shawna Patterson-Stephens, will be discussing how to maintain the various networks of our lives through this period of isolation, as well as highlighting the long history of informal networks utilized by womxn of color.