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Donning of the Kente 2022
This event is sponsored by The Lemon Project: A Journey of Reconciliation and the Hulon Willis Alumni Association.
The Barbershop
The "Barbershop" is an opportunity for male identifying Black and Brown students to fellowship, engage in dynamic conversation, have dinner and receive free haircuts.
You Belong
The Center for Student Diversity (CSD) strives to foster inclusion, collaboration and relationship-building within our campus community so that every student feels that they belong.
Latinx Ceremony 2022 Grads
Ceremonia Raíces is a celebration that recognizes Latinx graduates at W&M. The purpose of the celebration is to highlight the success and achievements of Latinx graduates.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
CSD’s annual observance of Dr. King's legacy is one of the many events hosted by the Center throughout the year.
Khatalampay Ceremony
Khatalampay is a celebration recognizing APIM graduates at W&M. The purpose of the celebration is to highlight the success and achievements of Asian, Pacific, Islander and Middle Eastern graduates.

The Center for Student Diversity (CSD) strives to enhance students' success both in and out of the classroom and create a climate on campus that is inclusive and welcoming to all students.

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Holiday Spotlight

Native American Heritage Month begins Tuesday, November 1^st and ends Wednesday, November 30^th.

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to recognize the history, diveristy and traditions of Native people and cultures. NAHM aims to educate and raise awareness about various tribes and the challenges they have faced and continue to face.

Happy Native American Heritage Month!

Thanksgiving is celebrated on Thursday, November 24^th.

Thanksgiving is a holiday that was created to celebrate the harvest and blessings brought upon individuals in the past year. Today, individuals carry on the tradition by feasting with their loved ones and recognzing the journey that the past year has brought them.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hanukkah is celebrated on Sunday, December 18^th to Monday, December 26^th.

Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration in the Jewish culture dedicated to celebrating the rededication and miracle witnessed at the Second Temple. The holiday is also known as the Fesitval of Lights. Today, the holiday is often celebrated by lighting the menorah and rejoicing with loved ones.

Happy Hanukkah!

Christmas is celebrated on Sunday, December 25^th.

Christmas is a widely celebrated cultural, religious, and commerical holiday. The holiday was originally created in the Christian religion to celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Today, the traditions and practices of the holiday are celebrated by many individuals and cultures worldwide.

Merry Christmas!

Kwanzaa is celebrated from Monday, December 26^th to Sunday, January 1^st.

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration dedicated to promoting community within the African American community. The celebration is often characterized by Nguzo Saba, the 7 Swahili principles. The major tradition is lighting on the 7 candles, one for each of the seven princlples, each day of celebration.

Happy Kwanzaa!

Lunar New Year is celebrated from Sunday, January 22^nd to Sunday, February 5^th.

Lunar New Year is a annual celebration widely celebrated among East and Southeast Asian cultures. The celebration consists of feasting with loved ones, honoring households and honoring heavenly ancestors. Each year is a associated with one of the 12 zodiac animals.

Happy Lunar New Year!

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