Hindu festival celebrated each year dedicated to Shiva. It is celebrated just before the arrival of spring. It is also known as the Great Night of Shiva or Shivaratri and is one of the largest and most significant among the sacred festival nights of India.
A Muslim holiday that commemorates the prophet Muhammad's nighttime journey from Mecca to the “Farthest Mosque” in Jeru-salem, where he ascended to heaven, was purified, and given the instruction for Muslims to pray five times daily.
A Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Also known as Carnival or Carnaval, it’s celebrated in many countries around the world.
The first day of Lent on the Christian calendar. Its name is derived from the symbolic use of ashes to signify penitence. It takes place immediately after the excesses of the two days of Carnival that take place in Northern Europe and parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Join us as Dr. Tanya L. Shields, Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for Women’s and Gender Studies, provides an interactive presentation on women's issues in the past, present, and future. After the presentation, a panel will discuss the presentation. Panelists are from the community and volunteered to participate with the goal of fostering … Read more
The Tibetan Buddhist New Year. A time of renewal through sacred and secular practices.
The Carolina Indian Circle will host the 35th Annual Powwow. This year’s theme is “Reclaiming Our Space.” The event will feature cultural dances, and vendors will sell food and Native American crafts. Grounds open at 10 a.m. and Grand Entry begins at 12 p.m. Masks strongly encouraged. Free/0–5 years old, $5/general public, $3/UNC student w/One … Read more
Celebrates the various (social, economic, cultural, political) achievements of women. The theme for 2022 is #BreakTheBias.
The Stone Center’s Annual Diaspora Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Jennifer Jones, associate professor of sociology and Latin American and Latino Studies (by courtesy) at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Jones’ research lies at the intersection of the sociology of race, immigration, and politics.
The 2022 Paul A. Godley Health Equity Symposium is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 1 – 4 PM ET. This event is hosted by the UNC Center for Health Equity Research and sponsored by the UNC SOM Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. About The Paul A. Godley Health Equity Symposium brings together faculty, staff, … Read more