Heritage Months: April – June 2024
Dear Emersonians, This year, we launched the Celebrate Diversity communication series to enhance visibility to who we are as a community. We are honored to have had staff, faculty, and …
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Spiritual Seasonal Observances – Spring 2024
Greetings Students, Staff, and Faculty, The thaw and warmth of spring ushers in a time of significant religious, spiritual, and seasonal celebrations. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Spring or Vernal …
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 …
Lunar New Year!
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 …
Black History Month – February 2024
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 …
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024
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 …
Spiritual Seasonal Observances – Winter 2023-2024
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 …
Native American Heritage Month and Celebrating Indigenous Communities
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 …
National First-Generation College Student Day – Fall 2023
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 …
LGBTQ+ History Month – Fall 2023
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 …