Spiritual Seasonal Observances – Winter 2025-2026
Warm Greetings, Emersonians, With the first half of the academic year coming to a close, the upcoming winter break provides an opportunity for joy, rest, and rejuvenation. This time of …
Native American Heritage Month – November 2025
November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States, honoring the enduring legacy of Native Americans, American Indians, and Alaska Natives. Current generations are working to honor the legacy …
First-Generation College Student Day – Nov 2025
First-Generation College Student Day, celebrated annually on November 8, commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. The act established federal financial aid programs to help students …
Indigenous People’s Day – October 2025
North America is known to many Indigenous cultures as Turtle Island. On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor those whose deep connection to the land where we live, learn, and …
LGBTQ+ History Month – October 2025
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, an important time to learn about and celebrate members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender expansive community. While Pride Month occurs in …
Filipino American History Month – October 2025
Kumusta Emerson, and happy Filipino American History Month! Filipino American History Month celebrates the culture and contributions of people from the Philippines in honor of the first recorded arrival of …
2025 Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month
Happy Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month, Emerson! Celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15, this month honors the history, culture, and contributions of communities from Latin America, South …
Spiritual Seasonal Observances – Fall 2025
Celebrate Diversity emails share events and resources related to recognition days, heritage months, and spiritual seasonal observances in celebration of Emerson’s diverse and unique community. Content is crafted by staff …
Disability Pride Month – July 2025
The Disability Pride flag was originally designed by writer and disability activist Ann Magill. The colors each represent an important component of disability rights: gray for grief and anger, red …
Juneteenth 2025
Every year on June 19, the United States observes Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, and Black Independence Day. This day is an annual time of …