Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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    • All Day    2/1/2025 - 2/2/2025

    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.

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Theme: Our Beloved Community: Protecting, Freedom, Justice, and Democracy. Photo of Martin Luther King Jr. and Block I Logo in Orange.
    • 1:00 - 3:30 pm    2/7/2025
    • School of Social Work, Room 2015 (1010 W. Nevada St., Urbana)

    During this “Immersive Simulated Experience,” participants will navigate the challenges of limited resources and heightened stress. The simulation encourages individuals to perceive poverty from various perspectives and fosters discussions on the potential for personal and community-driven change.

    • 12:00 - 1:00 pm    2/11/2025

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Theme: Our Beloved Community: Protecting, Freedom, Justice, and Democracy. Photo of Martin Luther King Jr. and Block I Logo in Orange.
    • 6:00 pm    2/13/2025
    • School of Social Work, Room 2015 (1010 W. Nevada St, Urbana)

    Perspectives Unveiled: Participants will engage in a reflective dialogue following the Immersive Simulated Experience, providing a space to share their thoughts and feelings. In this forward-looking dialogue, participants will collaboratively explore potential avenues for change within themselves and their local communities.

    • All Day    2/21/2025 - 2/22/2025
    • University YMCA (1011 S. Wright St., Champaign)

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of the “beloved community,” a place where justice and love come together to overcome hate. Our religious, spiritual and secular identities may call us to act together to care for one another. How can we come together across our differences? Can we use those differences as strengths rather than dividing lines?

    • All Day    2/28/2025 - 3/19/2025

    The last month in the Baha’i calendar, ‘Alá’ (Loftiness), is dedicated to the Baha’i Fast. During this time, Baha’is between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink for 19 days from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation. Begins at sunset of the first day and ends at sunset of the last day.

    • All Day    2/28/2025 - 3/30/2025

    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.