Special Observances of Diversity Awareness
Rhode Island College highlights and celebrates the diverse members of our campus community each day and every month of the year.
Special observances of diversity awareness and heritage months are times throughout the year when we honor specific groups with marginalized identities for their existence in our world and for their contributions to our society.
Sponsored by the Unity Center and the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
The Unity Center, in partnership with the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, compiles and presents a variety of resources here to support the college community in celebrating these important observations throughout the year.
RIC Honors these Important Observances:
Heritage Months
- February: Black History Month
- March: Women’s History Month
- March: Positively RIC!
(This annual program has moved away from being a signature mental health education program and now seeks to promote student engagement on campus through social connections, fun, and learning.) - April: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- April 15–19: Pride Week
- September 15/October 15: Hispanic and Latiné Heritage Month
- November: Native American Heritage Month
Awareness Days
2024–2025
- October 11, 2024: National Coming Out Day
- October 14, 2024: Indigenous People’s Day
- November 11, 2024: Veteran’s Day
- November 20, 2024: Trans Day of Remembrance
- January 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- March 31, 2025: Trans Day of Visibility
- April 22, 2025: Earth Day
Contact Us
The Unity Center
The Unity Center serves as a brave space on campus for all students to engage in meaningful and critical conversations that challenge systems of oppression.
- emailunitycenter@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8791
- placeGround Floor of Donovan Dining Center