Events
Embodying the culturally diverse communities of UMass Dartmouth, this Diversity Calendar, sourced from the UMass President’s Office Diversity Calendar serves as a resource to the campus community and provides information related to holidays, traditional observances, and major days of religious significance.
Faculty and staff may use this information to aid with the development of a class syllabus, planning for examinations, special programs, events and activities, or however it may be helpful. Many students, faculty, staff host events related to these observances. Please explore the University events calendar and engage with the breadth of experiences of the UMass Dartmouth community.
As this calendar is updated annually, every effort is made to ensure the information is as accurate as possible. If the calendar does not include a significant date of your religious or cultural tradition, please contact the Office of Civil Rights at 508-999-8810.
October 2026
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Awareness Month | ||
| Bullying Prevention Month | ||
| Down Syndrome Awareness Month | ||
| Dyslexia Awareness Month | ||
| Filipino American History Month | ||
| Global Diversity Awareness Month | ||
| Italian American Heritage Month | ||
| LGBT History Month | ||
| National Disability Employment Awareness Month | ||
| Polish American Heritage Month | ||
| September 15 - October 15 | Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx Heritage Month | |
| September 25 - October 2 | Sukkot (Jewish) | |
| October 10 | World Mental Health Day | |
| October 11 | National Coming Out Day | |
| October 11 - October 19 | Navratri (Hindu) | |
| October 12 | Indigenous Peoples' Day | |
| October 13 | Navy Birthday | |
| October 15 | Blind Americans Equality Day and White Cane Awareness Day | |
| October 15 | Spirit Day | |
| October 21 | International Pronouns Day | |
| October 22 | International Stuttering Awareness Day | |
| October 28 | National Immigrants Day |