Heritage & Identity Observances
Throughout the year, certain identities and backgrounds are amplified and celebrated. We recognize that celebrating entire groups of people during a single day, week, or month may feel like an oversimplification. People with systemically marginalized identities live and thrive every day. We offer this information to amplify the KU community's understanding of the intersectional nature of cultures, histories, scholarship, and identities, while also providing additional context and learning opportunities throughout the year.
August
September
October
- ADHD Awareness Month
- Blindness Awareness Month
- Down Syndrome Awareness Month
- Filipino American History Month
- German American History Month
- Italian American History Month
- Learning Disability Awareness Month
- LGBTQ+ History Month
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- Polish American History Month
- World Mental Health Day
- National Coming Out Day
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- Period Action Day
- Navy Birthday
- Invisible Disabilities Week
- International Pronouns Day
- Asexuality Awareness Week
- Intersex Awareness Day