National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. How it began In 1968, Congress passed Public Law 90-498 authorizing and requesting the president to issue an annual proclamation designating […]
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Tough Talks: What a year!
The media often does the top stories of the year. As a university community our year is a bit different given we have semesters. What are the top stories for Bear Nation and what had the most impact on you? What would you do differently? What changed you? What did you learn? Come join the […]
EVENT: Bear Aware – Your body is your own
Interpersonal violence prevention and building healthy relationships
Cultural and religious observances
Cultural and religious observances – Dec 3-11, 2022
International Day of Disabled Persons Culture/religion: National observance Date: December 3 Recognized annually on December 3, the annual observance of International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by a United Nations General Assembly resolution. The goal is to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all areas of society and development, […]
Cultural and religious observances – November 7-13, 2022
Kristallnacht Culture/religion: Judaism Date: November 9-10 Kristallnacht (“Crystal Night” or “Night of Broken Glass”) commemorates the violent anti-Jewish demonstrations that broke out across Germany, Austria and the Sudentenland region of Czechoslovakia. For 48 hours, violent mobs destroyed hundreds of synagogues and burned or desecrated Jewish religious artifacts. Approximately 7,500 Jewish-owned businesses, homes and schools were […]
In other news
New course offering this fall
This fall, the sociology and anthropology department is offering a new course – SOC 350: Violence and Society in Latin America. Register now for this dynamic understanding of Latin America, including: Historical facts of Latin America violence and its roots Sociological perspectives related to violence in Latin American societies Understand the various regions that comprise […]
Student-led initiative encourages connection through conversation
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