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 – October 3-9, 2022
Dussehra Culture/religion: Hindu Date: October 5 Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami (“victory on the tenth day”) is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year. The festival signifies good over evil, commemorating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana. Though observed for different reasons and celebrated in […]
Cultural and religious observances – September 26-October 2, 2022
Rosh Hashanah Culture/religion: Judaism Date: September 26-27 Rosh Hashanah (“Head of the Year”) is the birthday of the universe and the Jewish New Year. It is both a day of prayer and a day of joy when God is proclaimed King of the Universe. The central observance of Rosh Hashanah is the sounding of the […]
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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