Programming Initiatives

Following review of the Summer 2020 Cultural and Religious Holiday University Task Force Recommendations and consultation between key campus constituents in Spring 2022, the DEIJB Core Team recommends the adoption of the following social justice-centered DEIJB programming initiatives.

1. Signature Events Schedule

In alignment with Cal Lutheran's mission and identity as an HSI, Cal Lutheran will commit to recognizing specific DEIJB programming to create a more inclusive, welcoming campus environment with an emphasis on student engagement, and opportunities for the full campus community to connect.

The University will commit to hosting six signature events/programs comprised of multiple elements. A signature program/event marks an opportunity to encourage the campus community (students, faculty & staff) to gather to celebrate and learn. DEIJB and CCEI will be the main sponsors who will make the necessary budget available for these signature events: DEIJB for faculty/staff and CCEI for students. The HSI-DEIJB Director will serve as a coordinator to identify partnerships and supporting leadership (e.g., offices/units/academic programs/etc.). CCEI will coordinate student group engagement and general student-oriented programming.

Month Signature Event Event Details
Fall Semester  
September/October Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
October LGBTQIA+ History Month
November Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month
Spring Semester  
February Black History Month
March Disability Awareness Month
April Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Institutional Signature Events/Programs Goals:
  • We will work closely with the CCEI and campus community (academic departments, affinity groups, etc.) to provide support and co-sponsor signature events.
  • We will work with the President’s Office and Marketing & Communications to develop Signature Event announcements that will be shared with the campus community.
  • Signature events will incorporate educational opportunities, cultural celebrations, faith connections, and/or community and service engagement options.
  • The Marketing & Communications office will support with communications, flyers, and social media posts etc.
  • Partnerships with Academic Departments and Campus Ministries.

Download Zoom Backgrounds: Latinx Heritage Month, LGBTQIA+ History Month, Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month, Black History Month, Disability Awareness Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.


2. Educational Recognition Programs

In addition to the six signature events/programs, the university will highlight several DEIJB events/programs throughout the year to educate and recognize the meaning around specific days of remembrance. 

Institutional Recognition Programs Month Sponsor/Lead Partners
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January DEIJB & CCEI CEJ, Library, Affinity groups, Academic Departments, Center for Global Engagement (CGE)
Lunar New Year (15 days) January/February CGE & CCEI DEIJB, Library, Student Union, Student groups
World Day of Social Justice February CEJ & CGE DEIJB
Cesar Chavez Day March DEIJB CCEI, Library, Affinity groups, Academic Departments, Center for Global Engagement (CGE)
Women’s History Month & Women’s Day March CCEI & DEIJB CEJ, Library, Student groups
PRIDE Month June DEIJB & CCEI CEJ, Library, Campus Ministry, LGBTQ Affinity group, Student groups
Juneteenth June DEIJB & CCEI CEJ, Library
Indigenous People’s Day

October (formerly Columbus Day)

CCEI M&I, Religion Dept, CEJ, Library
International Week November CGE DEIJB, Libary
National Girls and Women in Sports Day Beginning of February Athletics & DEIJB CCEI
DEIJB Educational Recognition/Events/Programs Goals:
  • We will work with the President’s office and Communications to develop announcements that will be shared with the campus community.
  • DEIJB educational recognition events will incorporate educational opportunities, service, and/or community engagement options.
  • Partnerships with Academic Departments and Campus Ministries.

3. Religious and Cultural Observances

There are too many days of observance to adequately address everyone, but a select representation of religious and cultural observances is provided to raise awareness of the observances.

The DEIJB Core Team recommends that Mission and Identity take the lead in identifying and establishing an appropriate visual highlight with brief description to include an annual (a) post via the Cal Lutheran social media platforms, (b) informational post on the HUB, and (c) inclusion on the Campus Weds Weekly Announcements. No funds requested, but in-kind support required.

Religious and Cultural Observances

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