Today we find ourselves in a very difficult place. For many people the trail of Derek Chauvin will be a place of racial reckoning. The national and international actions that are being take as we prepare for the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, is destined to change the world once again, just as the death of George Floyd did a year ago.
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion wants to wish our Muslim friends & family a Ramadan Mubarak (Rah-ma-dawn Moo-bar-ack) and Blessed Ramadan! Ramadan is celebrated from April 12 to May 12, 2021. Keep reading
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emory & Henry College is celebrating April as Diversity Awareness Month! Both April and October are celebrated as Diversity Awareness Months. We would like to highlight some celebrations, holidays and initiatives taking place this month! Keep reading
Hana Matsuri is the Floral Festival of Japan and is a religious holiday that symbols Buddha’s birthday. The holiday is celebrated, yearly, in April 8th in the Buddhist temples all over Japan. The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion would like to wish our Buddhist friends and family a joyous Hana Matsuri! Keep reading
Today, April 2, through Sunday, April 4, 2021, Emory & Henry College - which is one of 122 institutions affiliated with The United Methodist Church - will take time away from our very robust academic schedule to commemorate Easter. The Easter Break at Emory & Henry is a college sanctioned holiday that gives students, faculty and staff time to spend with family and friends during a sacred time on the Christian calendar. Keep reading
April 2, 2021 is World Autism Awareness Day! The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emory & Henry College wants to offer their support and care to the Autism community and our siblings experiencing Autism. We fully embrace and understand that part of the job of DEI to create inclusive workspaces and learning spaces that allow all neurodivergent students, faculty and staff to be supported, celebrated and uplifted as they work, learn and create. Keep reading
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion honors and celebrates the International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31st that is dedicated to raising and increasing awareness of transgender people around the world. We honor and support their stories, their experiences, and their power today and everyday! Keep reading
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emory & Henry College would like to wish our Jewish community a Happy Passover! Passover is celebrated from March 27th, 2021 to April 4th, 2021 this year. Keep reading
