Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Sunday, April 27, 2025

- All Day
Ninth Day of Ridván (Baha'i)

Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions are generally held during the Festival of Riḍván. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may
- Religious/Cultural

- All Day
Ninth Day of Ridván (Baha'i)

Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions are generally held during the Festival of Riḍván. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may
- Religious/Cultural

- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Emerging Issues in Workplace Accommodations

Join the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access & Equity for a discussion of the latest developments and emerging topics related to disabilities in the workplace, accommodation processes, and inclusive practices.
- Informational

- All Day
Twelfth Day of Ridván (Baha'i)

Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions often occur during this period. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Bahá'í students or employees observing the Twelft
- Religious/Cultural

- All Day
Twelfth Day of Ridván (Baha'i)

Pronounced "Rezván," this annual Baha’i festival commemorates the 12 days when Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as God’s messenger for this age. Elections for Baha’i institutions often occur during this period. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Bahá'í students or employees observing the Twelft
- Religious/Cultural
- All Day
Beltane (Wicca)

Beltane is the time of the marriage and union of the Goddess as Mother Earth and the God of the Greenwood. It is an ancient fertility festival marking the beginning of the planting cycle. The festival was to ensure a good growing season and a bountiful harvest. Beltane is light-hearted, joyful, and full of passion that fuels life, joy, and fertility.
- Religious/Cultural

- 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
- I Hotel & Conference Center, Illinois Ballroom A
All Campus Climate Summit
- Seminar/Symposium

- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- GSRC, 616 E. Green Street, Suite 202 (Entrance between McDonalds & Subway, 2nd floor)
Quench: Queer Liberation in Intersectional Feminism
- Other

- All Day
Vesak (Buddhism)

Vesak is the birthday of the Buddha and the most important festival in Buddhism. On the first full moon day in May, Buddhists all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
- Religious/Cultural

- 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- Illini Union Ballroom
Lavender Congratulatory
- Ceremony/Service

- All Day
Declaration of the Báb (Baha'i)

This Holy Day commemorates May 23, 1844, when the Báb, the herald of the Baha’i Faith, announced in Shiraz that He was the Herald of a new Messenger of God. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
- Religious/Cultural

- All Day
Declaration of the Báb (Baha'i)

This Holy Day commemorates May 23, 1844, when the Báb, the herald of the Baha’i Faith, announced in Shiraz that He was the Herald of a new Messenger of God. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
- Religious/Cultural

- All Day
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Baha'i)

Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
- Religious/Cultural

- All Day
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh (Baha'i)

Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death in exile of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended and children are exempted from attending school. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
- Religious/Cultural

- All Day
Ascension Day (Christianity, Episcopalianism)

The 40th day of Easter and remembers the departure of Christ from Earth into the presence of God. It is a day of solemn observation in the Episcopal Church.
- Religious/Cultural
- All Day
Eastern Orthodox Ascension Day (Orthodox Christianity)

The Christian holiday of Ascension Day, also known as the Feast of the Ascension, celebrates when Jesus ascended to heaven 40 days after Pascha (Easter). It is celebrated by Roman Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran churches. Ascension Day is observed on a Thursday.
- Religious/Cultural