Heritage & Identity Month Programs

Heritage & Identity Month Programs

Heritage & Identity Month Programs

In celebration of the histories and contributions of historically marginalized identities, UCCS commemorates heritage and awareness months throughout the year. These recognitions are an opportunity for all members of the community to learn more about the traditions, people, scholarship, history, and current experiences of those who've overcome oppression to create opportunities for all. 

September: Latinx Heritage Month

September 22, 2023

Join the Office of DEI Education and Outreach in partnership with MOSAIC & The LGBTQ+ Resource Center for the Latinx Heritage month DEI Munch and Learn with Dr. Julie Torres, faculty member in the department of Women & Ethnic Studies, as she shares the background on Latinx Heritage Month.  

RSVP for the Latinx Heritage Month Munch & Learn

Learn more about Latinx Heritage Month Resources 

October: LGBTQ+ Identity Month

October 12, 2023

Join the Office of DEI Education and Outreach in partnership with MOSAIC & The LGBTQ+ Resource Center for the LGBTQ+ Identity month DEI Munch and Learn with Dr. Tre Wentling, faculty member in the department of Women & Ethnic Studies, and Assistant Professor of Gender and Sexualities Studies at UCCS, as they share the background on LGBTQ+ History Month. 

RSVP for the LGBTQ+ Identity Month Munch & Learn 

Learn more about LGBTQ+ Identity Month Resources 

November: Native & Indigenous Heritage Month Program

November 2, 2023

Join the Office of DEI Education and Outreach in partnership with MOSAIC & the LGBTQ+ Resource Center for the Native American & Indigenous Heritage month DEI Munch and Learn with Dr. Ilaheva Tua’one, faculty member in the department of Women & Ethnic Studies, and Assistant Professor of Native American and Indigenous Studies at UCCS, as she shares the background on Native American & Indigenous heritage month.

RSVP for the Native & Indigenous Heritage Month Munch & Learn

Learn more about Native & Indigenous Heritage Month Resources

February: Black Heritage Month

February, 2024

Join the Office of DEI Education and Outreach in partnership with MOSAIC & the LGBTQ+ Resource Center for the Black Heritage month DEI Munch and Learn with a UCCS faculty member as they share the background on Black History Month.

Stay tuned for the Black Heritage Month Munch & Learn

Learn more about Black Heritage Month Resources 

March: Women's Identity Month

March, 2024

Join the Office of DEI Education and Outreach in partnership with MOSAIC & the LGBTQ+ Resource Center for the Women’s Identity Month DEI Munch and Learn with a UCCS faculty member that will share the background on Women’s History Month.

Stay tuned for the Women's Identity Month Munch & Learn

Learn more about Women's Identity Month Resources

April: Arab American Heritage Month

April, 2024

Join the Office of DEI Education and Outreach in partnership with MOSAIC & the LGBTQ+ Resource Center for the Arab American Heritage Month DEI Munch and Learn with a UCCS faculty member as they share the background on Arab American Heritage Month.

Stay tuned for the Arab American Heritage Month Munch & Learn 

Learn more about Arab American Heritage Month Resources

May: Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month

May, 2024

Join the Office of DEI Education and Outreach in partnership with MOSAIC & the LGBTQ+ Resource Center for the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Month DEI Munch and Learn with a UCCS faculty member as they share the background on Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month.

Stay tuned for Asian Pacific Desi American Heritage Month Munch & Learn 

Learn more about Asian Pacific Desi American Heritage Month Resources