September 4
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Faculty Convocation
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September 9
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Reception for all Faith Groups
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September 9
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Roman Catholic Mass (as part of Orientation Schedule)
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September 9
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Matriculation Ceremony (New Students Only)
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September 17-18
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Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)
Begins sundown Sept 16, ends sundown Sept 18
This marks the beginning of the Jewish year and the beginning
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September 26
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Yom Kippur (Jewish)
Begins sundown Sept 25, ends sundown Sept 26
The “Day of Atonement”, marked by prayer, fasting, and
repentance.
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October 1-7
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Sukkot (Jewish)
Begins sundown Sept 30, ends sundown Oct 7
The feast of the Tabernacles, commemorating the dwelling of Israelites in the wilderness
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October 6
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Non Sibi Day
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October 9
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Simchat Torah (Jewish)
Begins sundown Oct 8, ends sundown Oct 9
The “Rejoicing of the Torah” is the end of the Torah reading
cycle.
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October 24-29*
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Hajj (Muslim)
Time designated for the obligatory pilgrimage to Mecca.
*Based on lunar cycle
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October 26
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Eid al Adha (Muslim)
“Festival of Sacrifice”, recalling Abraham’s devotion in offering
his son as a sacrifice.
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October 26-27
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Parents' Weekend |
October 28
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Interfaith Worship Service (Parents’ Weekend)
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October 31
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Reformation Day (Christian)
Protestant anniversary of their tradition and its emphasis
on the place of the Bible and religious freedom. |
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November 1
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All Saints Day (Christian)
Recognizes all those who have achieved beatification |
November 2
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All Souls Day (Christian)
The day commemorating the faithful departed. |
November 11
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Veteran's Day |
November 13
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Divali Celebration (Hindu)
The “Festival of Lights” celebrates different sacred stories in the Hindu tradition.
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November 16-26
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Thanksgiving Vacation |
November 22
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Thanksgiving |
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December 2
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Children's Christmas Pageant |
December 2
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Advent (Christian)
The season of preparation for the birth of Jesus.
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December 2
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Lessons and Carols
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December 8
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Bodhi Day (Buddhist)
Marks the Buddha's attainment of Enlightenment |
December 7-Jan 2
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Winter Vacation |
December 7
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Messiah Sing |
| December 9-16 |
Hanukkah (Jewish)
Begins sundown Dec 8, ends sundown Dec 16
The “Festival of Lights”, commemorating the victory of the
Maccabees and the rededication of the Temple |
December 21
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Winter Solstice (Pagan/Wiccan)
The shortest day of the year. |
December 25
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Christmas (Christian)
The celebration of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. |
December 26-Jan 1
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Kwanza
An African-American celebration honoring African values and belief
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