Fostering a Culture of Respect, Equity, and Access
Honors the rich identities, culture, achievements, and resilience of the disability community while celebrating disability as a natural and integral part of human diversity. It also serves to challenge ableism,… Continue Reading: Skillshop: An Introduction to UCSD/OASIS Programs: TRIO SSSP, Hope Scholars, and Triton Underground Scholars (V)
Recognizes the cultural heritage, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous communities around the globe. It also raises awareness of the challenges they face and supports efforts to protect their rights, lands,… Continue Reading: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote in 1920. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight… Continue Reading: Women’s Equality Day
Is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about overdose, reducing the stigma of drug-related deaths, and acknowledging the grief of families and friends who have lost loved ones. It also serves as a call to action for better prevention, education, and policy efforts to save lives.
Recognizes the culture, history, and achievements of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. It also promotes inclusion, language accessibility, and respect for Deaf identity and American Sign Language (ASL).
Aims to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote resources for those affected by suicide. It encourages open dialogue, early intervention, and community support to help save lives.
Highlights the work of colleges and universities designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions in advancing access, equity, and success for Latinx students. It celebrates the role HSIs play in transforming education and uplifting historically underserved communities.
Honors the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and pays tribute to the courage of first responders and survivors. It serves as a solemn day of reflection, unity, and national resilience.
Celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in the United States. It begins on September 15 to honor the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries and highlights the diversity and richness of the Latinx experience.
Celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities for their vital role in educating and empowering Black students and fostering academic excellence, leadership, and cultural pride. It also raises awareness about the legacy, impact, and continued importance of HBCUs in advancing equity and opportunity in higher education.