Yom HaShoah Culture/religion: Judaism Date: April 28 Yom Hashoah, known by the full name of Yom Hashoah Ve-Hagevurah (“Day of (Remembrance of) Holocaust and the Heroism”), is a day of commemoration of the victims of the Holocaust. The day is observed on the 27th day in the month of Nisan – a week after the seventh day of Passover. The date of Yom Hashoah was … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 25-May 1, 2022
Hanuman Jayanti Culture/religion: Hindu Date: April 26 Hanuman Jayanti is a very special festival in India celebrating the birth of Lord Hanuman. Hanuman is widely known and worshiped for his unflinching devotion to Lord Rama. Devotees visit Hanuman temples to worship Hanuman and get his blessings. People also celebrate by chanting various devotional hymns and … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – April 26-May 2, 2021
April is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Join us in celebrating by participating in the many events going on around campus. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Kickoff: What's Your Story? Monday, April 1st 7-9 p.m. PSU Theater Hear stories about what it means to Asian in America Vincent Who? Tuesday, April 9th 7-9 p.m. Library 101 Who is Vincent Chin? Learn … [Read more...] about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Greatness from Small Beginnings