The Citadel Equal Employment and Diversity Office

07/26/2014

July 26 is Disability Independence Day, which marks the anniversary of the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

07/11/2014

July 11 is World Population Day, an observance established in 1989 by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme. The annual event is designed to raise awareness of global population issues.

07/08/2014

Interesting article on SC Women Board of Directors

According to a recent College of Charleston study, ?20% by 2020: Women on Boards,? 20 of the 43 public companies based in South Carolina have no female board members.

07/02/2014

The Navy's First female 4 Star Admiral

Adm. Michelle J. Howard made history Tuesday when she received her fourth star, making her the first woman in the Navy to be promoted to the rank, according to The Navy Times.

06/29/2014

June 29 marks the beginning of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual activity from dawn until sunset, in efforts to teach patience, modesty, and spirituality. This year, the observance lasts until July 29.

06/19/2014

June 19 is also Corpus Christi, a Catholic celebration in honor of the Eucharist.

06/19/2014

June 19 is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. It is observed as a public holiday in 14 U.S. states. This celebration honors the day in 1865 when slaves in Texas and Louisiana finally heard they were free, two months after the end of the Civil War. June 19, therefore, became the day of emancipation for thousands of Blacks.

06/16/2014

On June 16, Sikhs observe the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev. Guru Arjan Dev was the fifth Sikh guru and the first Sikh martyr.

06/15/2014

June 15 is Native American Citizenship Day. This observance commemorates the day in 1924 when the United States Congress passed legislation recognizing the citizenship of Native Americans.

06/14/2014

June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. This day is observed to celebrate the history and symbolism of the American flag.

06/12/2014

June 12th is Loving Day
Commemorating Loving v. Virginia

Loving Day, which commemorates the 1967 Supreme Court case and fights prejudice against mixed-race couples, is a reason to throw an awesome, inclusive party

06/12/2014

June 12 is Lailat al Bara’a, celebrated as the night of forgiveness by Muslims.