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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at 508-999-8810. 

March

• • Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
  • Greek-American Heritage Month
  • Irish-American Heritage Month
  • Women’s History Month
  • Ramadan (Islam): Fasting and abstinence observed - February 28 to March 30
  • The Nineteen Day Fast (Baháʼí) - February 28 to March 19
  • Great Lent (Christian - Eastern Orthodox): Fasting and abstinence observed - March 3 to April 19
  • Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday - March 4
  • Ash Wednesday - March 5
  • Season of Lent (Christian - Western): Fasting and abstinence observed - March 5 to April 17
  • International Women's Day - March 8
  • Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week - March 9 to March 15
  • Fast of Esther (Jewish) - March 13
  • Purim (Judaism) - March 13 to March 14
  • Holi (Hindu) - March 14
  • Susan B. Anthony Day - March 15
  • Saint Patrick’s Day - March 17
  • International Nowruz Day - March 20
  • Shunbun No Hi (Vernal Equinox Day) - March 20
  • Eid al-Fitr (Islam) - March 21
  • International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - March 25
  • Laylat al-Qadr (Islam) - March 27
  • Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31