Calendar of Events

Fall Term 2009

 September 9
 Faculty Convocation
 September 11
 September 11th Memorial Service
 September 12
 Inter-faith Leave Taking Service
 September 13
 Matriculation Ceremony
 September 18-20
 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)
Begins sundown Sept 18, ends sundown Sept 20
This marks the beginning of the Jewish year and the beginning
of the High Holy Days.
 September 20
 Ramadan (Muslim)
Begins sundown August 21, ends sundown Sept 20
The (lunar) month of fasting.
 September 20
 Eid-al-Fitr (Muslim)
Begins sundown Sept 20
The festival of the “Breaking of the Fast”, celebrating the end of
Ramadan.
September 27-29
 Yom Kippur (Jewish)
Begins sundown Sept 27, ends sundown Sept 28
The “Day of Atonement”, marked by prayer, fasting, and
repentance.
   
 October 2
 Sukkot (Jewish)
Begins sundown Oct 2, ends sundown Oct 9
The Feast of the Tabernacles, commemorating the dwelling of
Israelites in the wilderness.
 October 3
Non-Sibi Day
 October 10-11
 Simchat Torah (Jewish)
Begins sundown Oct 10, ends sundown Oct 11
The “Rejoicing of the Torah” is the end of the Torah reading
cycle.
 October 17
 Divali Celebration (Hindu)
The “Festival of Lights” celebrates different sacred stories in the Hindu tradition.
 October 23-25
 Parents' Weekend
 October 25
 "Tongues of Hope" Service (Interfaith Worship Service)
 October 25
 Reformation Day (Christian)
Protestant anniversary of their tradition and its emphasis
on the place of the Bible and religious freedom.
   
 November 2
 All Souls Day (Christian)
The day commemorating the faithful departed.
 November 11
 Veterans Day
 November 25
 Hajj (Muslim)
Time designated for the obligatory pilgrimage to Mecca.
 November 26
 Thanksgiving
 November 27
 Eid al Adha (Muslim)
“Festival of Sacrifice” recalling Abraham’s devotion in offering his son as a sacrifice.
 November 29
 Advent (Christian)
The season of preparation for the birth of Jesus
   
 December 4
 Kwanza

An African-American celebration honoring African values and belief
 December 6
 Children's Christmas Pageant
 December 6
Lessons and Carols
 December 8
 Bodhi Day (Buddhist)
Marks the Buddha's attainment of Enlightenment
 December 13
 Messiah Sing
 December 11-19
 Hanukkah (Jewish)
Begins sundown Dec 11, ends sundown Dec 19
The “Festival of Lights”, commemorating the victory of the
Maccabees and the rededication of the Temple
 December 21
 Winter Solstice (Pagan/Wiccan)
The shortest day of the year.
 December 25
 Christmas (Christian)
The celebration of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

Winter Term 2010

January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 29-31 Jewish Cultural Weekend
February 5-7 Black Arts Weekend
February 12
 Mahashivratri (Hindu)
A celebration for the devotees of Shiva.
February 14 Chinese New Year (Confucian/Taoist/Buddhist)
February 15 Nirvana Day (Buddhist)
Celebrates the death of the Gautama when he reached total Nirvana
February 20-21 GSA Weekend
February 17 Ash Wednesday (Christian)
The start of Lent, the 40-day period (excluding Sundays)
of prayer and repentance that precedes Easter
February 27-28 Purim (Jewish)
Begins sundown Feb 27, ends sundown Feb 28
Marks the victory of the Jews over their tyrannical enemy.
   
March 1 Holi (Hindu)
A festival that includes throwing colored water or powder
in celebration of episodes in the life of Krishna.

Spring Term 2010

March 24 Ramanavami (Hindu)
Nine-day festival in honor of Ram
March 28 Palm Sunday (Christian)
The beginning of “Holy Week”
March 29-31 Passover (Jewish)
Begins sundown Mar 29, ends sundown Mar 31, *first two days
Commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage.
   
April 1 Maundy Thursday (Christian)
Marks the “Last Supper” of Jesus and his disciples.
April 2 Good Friday (Christian)
Recalls the crucifixion of Jesus.
April 4 Easter (Christian)
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
April 4-6 Passover (Jewish)
Begins sundown Apr 4, ends sundown Apr 6, last two days
   
May 2 Walk for Hunger
May 6 National Day of Prayer
May 9 Mother's Day, Roman Catholic Confirmation
May 18-20 Shavuot (Jewish)
Begins sundown May 18, ends sundown May 20
The “Feast of Weeks”, celebrates the giving of the Torah at
Mount Sinai
May 23 Pentecost (Christian)
Marks the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples of Jesus.
Considered the founding of the Christian Church.
May 27
 Vesak (Buddhist)
Holiest of days in the Buddhist year, celebrates the birth of
the Buddha.
May 31
 Memorial Day
   
June 3 Senior Prom
June 4 Senior/Faculty Convocation
June 5 Baccalaureate Service
June 6 Commencement
June 11-13 Reunion Weekend
June 21 Summer Solstice (Pagan/Wiccan)
Longest day of the year.