Save the Date: International Women's Day, March is both Women's History Month and Gender Equality Month. It is a time to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of women. It is also a time to reflect on the progress we've made and the strides that we continue to make towards equality at home, in the workplace, and in our communities. March 8 provides us with a day for everyone to come together and celebrate women's achievements…
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As Black History Month draws to an end, remember, it is not too late to register for the Between the World and Me book discussion , tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me is narrated by the author as a letter to his teenage son. Professor Joseph N. Cooper , PhD, Endowed Chair, Associate Professor, and Special Assistant for Black Life to UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco will facilitate the discussion. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with colleagues and learn through different…, Everyone is welcome to participate, Even if you haven’t read the book, , you are welcome to participate, share your perspective or just listen. Also, if you participated in the February 18 discussion, and wish to join tomorrow, please register below. Register for the March 1 discussion . , Reminder: , Download the iCal file you'll receive in the confirmation email and add it to your Outlook calendar., Questions?, Contact the Black History Month Program Committee, Meeta Gill and Sandra Torres.
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The DEIA Communications team sends out monthly emails about upcoming diversity awareness events recognized either nationally or internationally due to their cultural, historical, or religious significance. See below for several diversity dates to be aware of in the month of March., Month-Long Observances, Note that Women's History Month is covered under the Additional Awareness Events this Month section below., Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the month of March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in 1987. The term developmental disabilities covers a wide range of disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about including people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. It also creates awareness…, Greek-American Heritage Month, March is Greek-American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the core components of Greek culture and ideals. Also known as Hellenic History Month, the celebration coincides with National Greek Independence Day on March 25. For generations of Greek-Americans, preserving the culture, religion, and language of Greece are focal points in their lives. Each year throughout the month of March,…, Irish-American Heritage Month , Irish-American Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Irish-Americans to American history. Much of that history is rooted in Massachusetts, and Middlesex County has the fourth-largest population of Irish-Americans in the nation according to the 2019 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census . Congress established March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991,…, Week and Day Observances , Note that International Women's Day, the Springtime Celebrations (Holi, Nowruz, and and Shunbun No Hi) and International Transgender Day of Visibility are covered under the Additional Awareness Events this Month section below., Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 1, The tradition of Mardi Gras celebrations can be dated back to thousands of years ago to pagan rituals of spring and fertility. The arrival of Christianity in Rome influenced religious leaders to incorporate the popular traditions of Mardi Gras into the new faith, resulting in the excess and debauchery of the season becoming a prelude to Lent. Traditionally celebrated on “ Fat Tuesday ,” in many…, Ash Wednesday , Wednesday, March 2, Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting that marks the start of Lent. Ash Wednesday is traditionally observed by Western Christians. Ashes are ceremonially placed on the heads of Christians on Ash Wednesday, either sprinkled over their heads or, in English-speaking countries, usually marked on their foreheads as a cross., Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, Sunday, March 13 through Saturday, March 19, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness, sharing stories, and inspiring motivation to make change for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). More than 2.3 million people, worldwide, have been diagnosed with MS. MS damages the central nervous system and interferes with nerve signals between the brain and the spinal cord as well as other parts of the body.…, Purim, Wednesday, March 16 through Thursday, March 17 , Purim is the Jewish holiday in which Jews commemorate being saved from persecution in the ancient Persian empire. Purim is celebrated by dressing up in costume, giving gifts and charity, drinking, and eating. Purim does not fall on the same date each year as it's based on the Hebrew calendar. This year, Purim begins on the evening of March 16 and concludes at sundown on March 17. , Saint Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held annually on March 17. Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who is credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century, St. Patrick’s Day has also evolved into a secular celebration of Irish heritage and culture. The people of Ireland have observed St. Patrick’s Day for…, International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Friday, March 25, In 2007, the UN designated March 25th as International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and Transatlantic Slave Trade. This annual observance offers the opportunity to honor and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system. It is also a time to raise awareness about the dangers of racism, prejudice, and slavery that have happened and continue all over…, Additional Awareness Events this Month , The DEIA Communications team will send out email campaigns around the following awareness events this month: Women's History Month, International Women's Day, and Equal Pay Day Springtime Cultural Celebrations: Holi (Friday, March 18); Nowruz (Sunday, March 20); and Shunbun No Hi (Monday, March 21). International Transgender Day of Visibility – Thursday, March 31, Questions?, Please contact the DEIA Communications team with any questions or feedback.
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International Women's Day (IWD) is observed annually around the world on March 8. IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women from around the world. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality., Register to Celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, This International Women’s Day , we’re coming together to celebrate the leadership, strength, and courage of women and girls and to reinforce a commitment to women's equality. We hope to learn and grow with a day of events based on the IWD theme ‘Break the Bias ’. UMass President's Office employees and invited guests can now register for the 2022 International Women's Day on March 8, 2022…
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International Women's Day (IWD) is observed annually around the world on March 8. IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women from around the world. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality., Register to Celebrate International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, This International Women’s Day , we’re coming together to celebrate the leadership, strength, and courage of women and girls and to reinforce a commitment to women's equality. We hope to learn and grow with a day of events based on the IWD theme ‘Break the Bias ’. UMass President's Office employees and invited guests can now register for the 2022 International Women's Day on March 8, 2022…, Questions, Please contact Megan Momtaheni if you have any questions regarding this communication or registration.
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Held annually on March 31, International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a time to celebrate transgender and non-binary people around the globe and acknowledge the determination it takes to live openly and authentically. Transgender Day of Visibility was created in 2010 by trans advocate Rachel Crandall. Crandall, the head of Transgender Michigan, created TDOV in response to the…, Tiffany Cook from UMass Chan Medical School to facilitate a session on LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Communications, Join the UMass President's Office DEIA Team on, Thursday, March 31 at 1:00 p.m. , as Tiffany Cook presents "LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Communications: The Language of Belonging." In this 45 minute session, Tiffany will cover the following topics: Review terms, concepts, and language that are inclusive of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Demonstrate how to utilize LGBTQIA+ inclusive language in practice. Register to Attend, Questions?, Please contact the DEIA Communications team with any questions or feedback.
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Holi – March 18, Originally known as ‘Holika,’ Holi is an ancient Hindu festival of India that is one of the most loved and celebrated in the country. Sometimes referred to as the ‘festival of love’ with its vibrancy and positivity, Holi is used as a day to welcome in spring, unite people, and forget all resentments and negative feelings towards each other. It is believed that the Holi festival and its rituals…, International Nowruz Day – March 21, Nowruz, meaning “new day,” marks the first day of spring with over 300 million people taking part in the celebration of the vernal equinox. For more than 3,000 years in many regions like the Balkans, Black Sea Basin, Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Middle East, Nowruz has been a celebration of the new year. Nowruz is considered an “ ancestral festivity marking the first day of spring and the…, Shunbun No Hi (Vernal Equinox Day) – March 21, Shunbun No Hi or Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday celebrating the first day of spring in Japan. It is part of a seven-day period of festivals called Haru no Higan. Due to needing the most recent astronomical measurements, the date of the holiday is officially declared in February of the previous year. In 1948, Shunbun No Hi became a secular holiday to comply with Japan’s postwar…, Questions?, Please contact the DEIA Communications team with any questions or feedback.
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As the first women to serve as chancellors at UMass Lowell and UMass Amherst, Jacquie Moloney and Marcie Williams know what it’s like to break barriers. Join UMass Lowell on March 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an engaging and inspiring conversation with these two celebrated pioneers in higher education. Part of the UMass Lowell Women's Leadership Conversations series , this free and virtual…, About Women's History Month, Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the contributions of women to United States history. The celebration started as a weeklong event at a school district in Sonoma, California in 1978. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a proclamation declaring the first week of March as National Women’s History Week. The U.S. Congress passed a resolution establishing it as a national…, Questions?, Please contact the DEIA Communications team with any questions or feedback.
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Held annually on March 31, International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a time to celebrate transgender and non-binary people around the globe and acknowledge the determination it takes to live openly and authentically. Transgender Day of Visibility was created in 2010 by trans advocate Rachel Crandall. Crandall, the head of Transgender Michigan, created TDOV in response to the…, Tiffany Cook from UMass Chan Medical School to facilitate a session on LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Communications, Join the UMass President's Office DEIA Team on, Thursday, March 31 at 1:00 p.m. , as Tiffany Cook presents "LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Communications: The Language of Belonging." In this 45 minute session, Tiffany will cover the following topics: Review terms, concepts, and language that are inclusive of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Demonstrate how to utilize LGBTQIA+ inclusive language in practice. Register to Attend
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The DEIA Communications team sends out monthly emails about upcoming diversity awareness events recognized either nationally or internationally due to their cultural, historical, or religious significance. See below for several diversity dates to be aware of in the month of April., Month-Long Observances, Note that Autism Acceptance Month is covered under the "Additional Awareness Events this Month" section below., Arab American and Middle Eastern and North African American Heritage Month, National Arab American and Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) American Heritage Month celebrates the culture, traditions, contributions, and history of the more than 3.5 million Arab Americans and MENA Americans in the United States. Arab Americans have ancestry from the world’s 22 Arab nations (Algeria, Bahrain, the Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco,…, National Volunteer Month, National Volunteer Month is a month dedicated to recognizing volunteering and the importance to make significant contributions to worthy causes. Many organizations in small towns, rural counties, and the largest cities would not function without volunteers. Volunteerism is encouraged throughout the month of April. , Ramadan, Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection, and prayer for Muslims. It begins at sunset on Saturday, April 2 and ends on Monday, May 2, celebrating the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, the holy book for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five fundamental principles of Islam. Each day during Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from dawn to sunset.…, Scottish-American Heritage Month, Each April, Scottish-American Heritage Month highlights Scottish heritage and remembers the Scottish-Americans who have had an impact on U.S. society. The influence of Scottish ancestry is woven deeply into the fabric of America. Many of the founding fathers of our country were of Scottish ancestry. The Scots fled political oppression, poverty, and starvation to come to the new world of America.…, Week and Day Observances, Note that National Day of Silence (LGBTQIA+) is covered under the "Additional Awareness Events this Month" section below., Palm Sunday, Sunday, April 10, Palm Sunday is a Christian religious feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. For many Christians, Palm Sunday (also referred to as Passion Sunday) marks the beginning of Holy Week, which observes Christ’s “Passion,” or the period of his sacrificial suffering, death and resurrection as told in each of the four canonical…, Good Friday, Friday, April 15, Good Friday (Holy Friday) is a day when members of many Christian denominations, including the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Oriental Orthodox and Reformed traditions, observe Jesus's death on the cross. The date of Good Friday varies from one year to the next based on the Gregorian and Julian calendars. This year Good Friday is observed on Friday, April 15. On these…, Passover, Friday, April 15 - Saturday, April 23, Passover, also called Pesach is a major Jewish holiday. It begins in the evening of Friday, April 15 and ends in the evening of Saturday, April 23. Passover commemorates the story of the Israelites' escape from slavery and departure from ancient Egypt. Strict dietary laws must be observed, and special prohibitions restrict work at the beginning and end of the celebration. The first night is often…, Easter, Sunday, April 17, Easter is a Christian festival which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead three days after his sacrificial suffering and crucifixion by the Romans, as described in the New Testament. The Christian celebration of Easter stretches back to the 2nd century, although it is widely believed that commemorations of Christ occurred sooner than that. Easter customs vary across the…, National Transgender HIV Testing Day, Monday, April 18, National Transgender HIV Testing Day (NTHTD) recognizes the importance of routine HIV testing, HIV status awareness and continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among transgender and gender non-binary people. The only way to definitively know if you have HIV is to get tested. HIV testing is relatively simple, widely available and confidential. Health care providers, medical clinics…, Yom HaShoah, Wednesday, April 27 - Thursday, April 28, Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, is observed in commemoration for the approximately six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust by Nazi Germany. This day recognizes the Jewish resistance and the strength of the Jewish people. It is a day of mourning and remembrance, as well as education. This year, Yom HaShoah will begin in the evening of Wednesday, April 27, and end in the evening of…, Laylat al-Qadr, Friday, April 29, Laylat al-Qadr (also known as Lailat al Qadr or Laylatul Qadr) is observed on April 29, 2022. It is the holiest night of the year for Muslims and falls within Ramadan’s final 10 days. The name translates to “Night of Power.” On this night, a single act of kindness gives the blessings of 1,000 months. Muslims observe this night with prayer and devotional readings of the Quran., Additional Awareness Events this Month , The DEIA Communications team will send out email campaigns around the following awareness events this month: Autism Acceptance Month National Day of Silence (LGBTQIA+) - Friday, April 22, Questions?, Please contact the DEIA Communications team with any questions or feedback.
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