Women’s History Month

March 8 is International Women’s Day and the month of March is Women’s History Month in the United States. Each year, the National Women’s Alliance chooses the theme for the …
March 8 is International Women’s Day and the month of March is Women’s History Month in the United States. Each year, the National Women’s Alliance chooses the theme for the …
To all those who celebrate, Happy Lunar New Year! Also known as the Spring Festival, Chūnjié in Mandarin, Seollal in Korean, and Tết in Vietnamese, Lunar New Year is one …
Why is Black History Month Important? Black History Month, observed annually during the month of February in the United States and Canada, and during other months of the year across …
This weekend, Emerson celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream of social justice. The third Monday of every January marks the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day …
Emersonians, As we approach the close of the fall semester, we hope the weeks ahead offer you time with loved ones, space to reflect upon and embrace the accomplishments of …
Although many in the United States are familiar with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October and the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month, other celebrations of indigenous people …
First-Generation College Student Day is celebrated annually on November 8 to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) in 1965. This act created federal financial aid programs to …
Dear Emersonians, As we approach the end of October, we want to take a moment to reflect and acknowledge LGBTQ+ History Month. Unlike many cultural and heritage months, LGBTQ+ History Month …
During the month of October we celebrate Filipino American History Month, which was first established by the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) in 1992. The month of October was chosen as …
¡Saludes! From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Latiné and Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a time to amplify the contributions and rich culture of our Emerson community members …