Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Friday, April 16, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Sunday, April 18, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
This observance commemorates the Guru Angad Dev who was the second of the ten Gurus who founded Sikhism.
Monday, April 19, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
This presentation will be held in collaboration with the Chez Center for Wounded Veterans to create a conversation about the unique needs of survivors of sexual violence who are members of the armed forces. The session will be facilitated by Tiffany Tinker, the Joint Force Headquarters Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for the Illinois National Guard. Tiffiny Tinker is a
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Commemoration of Bahá'u'lláh's declaration that he was a Manifestation of God. Bahá'ís observing the First Day of Ridván often suspend work and school. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
This panel of staff of color will explore some of the strategies used by different campus units to collaborate, provide support, and decrease barriers for survivors of color on campus.
April 20th @ 12:00pm | JACS/iSEE Congress lecture presented by Dr. Peter Gleick. Freshwater has played a central role in human evolution, the rise and fall of civilizations, the revolutions of chemistry, physics, and biology, and the complex challenges facing modern society. Dr. Gleick will offer a look at this role, address the current water crises facing the planet
Please join us for this lecture by Alex Vitale on the failures of police reform and the alternatives that can actually create safe communities. Free and open to the public.
Join Illinois Humanities Executive Director Gabrielle Lyon, for a conversation about their recently-released report on the impact of COVID-19 on public humanities organizations in Illinois, and their plans for the future.
This documentary explores the history of sexual violence against Black women in America and the inspiring resistance and activism of Black women that is so often erased.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
From the early days of the rape crisis movement to #metoo, Black women’s work has often been ignored or erased. This session will center Black women’s role as change makers.
This collaboration between the Women’s Resources Center and International Education centers international students in conversations about partner violence and dating norms in the US and will be held at two times to increase access for individuals in varying time zones.
Thursday, April 22, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
This talk, presented by Sari Altschuler (English; Associate Director, Northeastern Humanities Center; Founding Director, Health, Humanities, and Society minor at Northeastern University), examines the proliferation and failure of narratives accounting for life during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
Friday, April 23, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Dr. Carolyn Randolph-Kato is a Hip Hop feminist scholar and activist whose work explores the intersections of anti-black racism, representation, and social justice. From engaging local youth to spearheading the Champaign County Racial Justice Database to co-organizing Kwanzaa 365, she shares her personal experience and passion for cultivating transformative community chang
The Women and Gender in Global Perspectives Program and The Center for Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Illinois are hosting a panel on “President Biden: First 100 Days”, with a focus on how social issues, particularly those related to women and gender, are developing/progressing. The event will take place on April 23rd at 12pm via Zoom webinar
Saturday, April 24, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Sunday, April 25, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Monday, April 26, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Second Passover. Some Chasidic Jews conduct a seder resembling a Passover seder.
Pre-Proposal Deadline for the Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice Research Program. To learn more about this program, please visit go.illinois.edu/AddressingRacism.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
At the beginning of each Bahá'í month, from sunset the day before the day listed until sunset of the day listed, Bahá'ís celebrating the First of Jamal (Beauty) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Commemoration of Bahá'u'lláh's declaration that he was a Manifestation of God. Bahá'ís observing the Ninth Day of Ridván sometimes suspend work and school. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
Lilly Irani, Associate Professor of Communication & Science Studies at UCSD, will present “Claiming Democracy over Digital Infrastructures” on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The event will take place on Zoom from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Central time. Register and learn more at just-infras.illinois.edu
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Friday, April 30, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
33rd Day of Counting the Omer. Celebrated for defeating a plague in Israel. Work is allowed. Celebrated by listening to music, bonfires, and family picnics.
The HRI-Mellon Legal Humanities Undergraduate Research group invites you to a release party to showcase our collective research on the legal humanities—an emerging field that examines how the law both constitutes and shapes the social world, reflecting and shaping societal values, aspirations, and notions of justice.
Saturday, May 1, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Sunday, May 2, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Monday, May 3, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Join the WRC Interns in conversation with Jamillah Gabriel (found of Call Number Box) and Ashanti Files (Poet Laureate of Urbana) to hear how they find community through poetry and literature and why representation matters.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Thursday, May 6, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Friday, May 7, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Saturday, May 8, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Sunday, May 9, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Monday, May 10, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
May 11th guest speaker Dr. Ruby Mendenhall is an Associate Professor in Sociology, African American Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, and Social Work. Dr. Mendenhall will speak about her interdisciplinary work that focuses on issues of social inequality and economic mobility.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. Some Muslim employees and students observing Ramadan may request schedule adjustments in order to observe. Your department may find that more employees require space or time for prayer during this period.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The Jewish New Year, celebrated by praying in synagogue, personal reflection, and hearing the shofar. Work is often prohibited. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Jewish New Year, celebrated by praying in synagogue, personal reflection, and hearing the shofar. Work is often prohibited. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Day of Atonement. For Jewish people observing Yom Kippur, the day is often observed by fasting, praying, abstaining from physical pleasures, and refraining from work. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
Friday, November 12, 2021
Part of A Year of Creative Writers at Illinois. Supported by the Presidential Initiative to Celebrate the Impact of the Arts and the Humanities.
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Part of A Year of Creative Writers at Illinois. Supported by the Presidential Initiative to Celebrate the Impact of the Arts and the Humanities.