Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Jewish law required that every firstborn son had to be dedicated to God in memory of the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt. As such, the Feast of the Presentation celebrates the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple forty days after his birth.
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Wiccans observing Brigid, or Imbolc, clean and organize their living environments, as well as their minds and hearts, in preparation for the upcoming season of growth (spring). It’s a time to shake off the doldrums of winter and light the fires of creativity and inspiration. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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The College of Education will award the winners and honorable mention recipients of the K-12 MLK Creative Expressions Contest. This virtual event will highlight the talents of our local students through essay, poems, and art.
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Join Allison Kushner, ADA Coordinator, for an overview of reasonable accommodations and answers to the most asked questions from supervisors and employees requesting accommodations should know! We will explore topics such as disability etiquette, appropriate questions and responses, and tips to manage common concerns. We hope you will join us for another hour of learning!
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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 Mulk (Dominion) gather for the 19-Day Feast. There is a three-part observance with devotions, community consultation, and a social portion. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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Drop in when you can to chat, relax, and talk about plans for the semester with LGBT Resource Center staff and some of our student orgs!
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Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Celebrated with a festival for families, decorating buildings with lucky red items, partaking in cultural activities, eating certain "lucky" foods, setting off firecrackers, and praying.
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The first day of the forty day season of Lent. The service features penitential acts symbolized by the Imposition of Ashes on the foreheads of the congregation gathered. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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Interested in learning how you can be a more effective ally? This LGBTQIA+ Ally Training is hosted by the Ally Network Training Committee. The maximum capacity for this training is fifty people; registration will end once this cap is met.
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The OVCDEI Broadening Inclusion Grant seeks proposals for innovative projects that strive to engage across disciplines and perspectives in hope of creating a more inclusive and just society. Proposals that seek to bring together members of our community from different cultural and religious backgrounds will be given priority. Info sessions: Feb 23 and 26, 9:30-10 am.
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Fast of Esther. Often observed by fasting.
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Translated as “Days of Joy” or “Days outside of time“ - Baha’is and friends observing Ayyám-i-Há perform acts of charity, give gifts to friends and family, and attend social gatherings, before a period of fasting begins. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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Purim celebrates being saved from a genocide in ancient Persia. Observances include listening to the Book of Esther in synagogue, sending food parcels, giving to charity, and dressing up in costume and eating festive meals. Some employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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The OVCDEI Broadening Inclusion Grant seeks proposals for innovative projects that strive to engage across disciplines and perspectives in hope of creating a more inclusive and just society. Proposals that seek to bring together members of our community from different cultural and religious backgrounds will be given priority. Info sessions: Feb 23 and 26, 9:30-10 am.
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Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities. The day is also usually observed by omitting the Tachanun prayer and having a more elaborate meal than on ordinary days.