Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Ayyám-i-Há, or “Days of glory,” are devoted to spiritual preparation for the Fast, hospitality, charity and gift giving. They are celebrated during the four or five days (depending upon leap year) before the last month of the Bahá’í year.
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Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva. The celebration involves all-night worship the night before, and fasting, payer, and vigil on the day of the festival. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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One of the most important parts of being an interfaith leader is knowing how to share your journey in faith or even your journey from faith. College is a time of major life transition for students and it can definitely affect the spiritual parts of our lives as well. Join us at 7pm on March 1st, 2022 at the University YMCA Murphy Lounge, 1001 S. Wright St! All are welcome!
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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. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to accommodate the Fast.
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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 students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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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. Some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to accommodate the Fast.
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A period of growing in virtue particularly through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. Catholics reflect on their need to be healed of sin (especially through the Sacrament of Confession), the sacrifice of Christ’s self-offering on the cross, and the anticipation of Easter. Multiple observances apply.
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Faculty, staff, and students who are interested in submitting a Broadening Inclusion Grant proposal are invited to attend one or both informational sessions. The informational sessions will provide an overview of the grant, share examples of successful proposals, and answer questions about the criteria, the budget, eligibility, and any other questions attendees may have.
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Faculty, staff, and students who are interested in submitting a Broadening Inclusion Grant proposal are invited to attend one or both informational sessions. The informational sessions will provide an overview of the grant, share examples of successful proposals, and answer questions about the criteria, the budget, eligibility, and any other questions attendees may have.
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In the Christian (Eastern) Orthodox Church, Great Lent marks the forty days leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first day of Great Lent is called Clean Monday. Lent is a time for prayer, penance, good-will, fasting and drawing closer to God.
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Fast of Esther. Often observed by fasting. Some students or employees may request scheduling accomodations 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 students or employees may request scheduling accommodations in order to observe.
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Purim celebrated in Jerusalem and walled cities. This observance begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day. Those observing Shushan Purim may do so by omitting the Tachanun prayer and having a more elaborate meal than on ordinary days.
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Spring festival celebrated in India and Nepal, also known as the "festival of colours" or the "festival of love". Holi begins at sundown of the first day and ends at sundown of the last day. It is celebrated the night before with a Holika Bonfire and on the day of by spraying colors on others, dancing, partying and eating festival delicacies.
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The celebration of the traditional Iranian new year holiday, and is celebrated throughout countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. Bahá'ís observing Naw-Rúz often suspend work and school, and some students or employees may request schedule adjustments in order to observe.
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Spring Equinox - Conception, Regeneration, New Beginnings. Winter is now over, and light is increasing. The day and night are equal in length at the equinox, and Spring has arrived or is coming soon. Eostara is the time of fertility, birth, and renewal. The ice is thawing, and the growing season for plants and animals begins. Growth is the theme of the day.
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The Baha’i New Year’s Day coincides with the spring equinox. Naw-Rúz is an ancient Persian festival celebrating the “new day” and for Bahá'is it marks the end of the annual 19-Day Fast and 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 o
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Faculty, staff, and students who are interested in submitting a Broadening Inclusion Grant proposal are invited to attend one or both informational sessions. The informational sessions will provide an overview of the grant, share examples of successful proposals, and answer questions about the criteria, the budget, eligibility, and any other questions attendees may have.
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Eighty-one years ago this month, Chanute Airforce Base in Rantoul became the birthplace of the Tuskegee Airmen—the first all-black aviator squadron of World War II. The success of the Tuskegee Airmen at flying and fighting with a variety of combat aircraft in WW II paved the way for racial integration of the armed forces. 60-min film screening and panel discussion.