Diversity Calendar
The DEIA Communications team keeps a calendar of upcoming diversity awareness months and days recognized either nationally or internationally due to their cultural, historical, or religious significance.
Month-Long Events
- Arab American and Middle Eastern and North African American Heritage Month
- Autism Acceptance Month
- Deaf History Month
- National Volunteer Month
- Scottish-American Heritage Month
Date-Specific Events
- Sunday, March 10 – Tuesday April 9: Ramadan (Islam). (Fasting and abstinence observed)
- Monday, March 18 – Saturday, May 4: Great Lent (Christian - Eastern Orthodox). (Fasting and abstinence observed)
- Saturday, April 6: Laylat al-Qadr (Islam)
- Wednesday, April 10: Eid al-Fitr (Islam)
- Friday, April 12: LGBTQIA+ Day of Silence
- Saturday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 16: Pi Mai (Lao New Year)
- Saturday, April 13 – Monday, April 15: Songkran (Thai New Year)
- Saturday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 16: Thingyan (Myanmar's New Year)
- Saturday, April 13: Vaisakhi (Sikhism, Hinduism)
- Sunday, April 14 – Tuesday, April 16: Choul Chnam Thmey (Cambodian New Year)
- Monday, April 22 – Tuesday, April 30: Passover (Judaism)
- Monday, April 22: The Fast of the First Born (Jewish). (Fasting observed)
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Events
We are seeking volunteers for two upcoming events:
- Mental Health Awareness Month Event (planning beginning now – event happening in May).
- Older Americans Month Event (planning beginning now – event happening in May).
Please contact Cheryl Millett (cmillett@umassp.edu) if you are interested in participating in either event committee.
Reminder: Employees can share Diversity and Inclusion articles and events on the #Inclusion Slack Channel
Employees who are interested in sharing article and events related to Diversity and Inclusion can use the UMass President’s Office #Inclusion Slack Channel to share information with colleagues. The UMass President’s Office DEIA Team will also share our monthly newsletters article there for employees to reference upcoming religious and cultural holidays. If you notice a religious or cultural holiday is missing, please contact the DEIA Communications team (deia.communications@umassp.edu).