Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Post submitted by Erin, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Hannukah, or Chanukah in Hebrew, is known as the festival of light. It is generally celebrated between the months of November and December for eight days, however the dates of Hanukkah change every year. The word ‘Hanukkah’ translates to ‘dedication’ and marks one of the … Continue reading “Hanukkah 25 December-2 January”
To (badly) paraphrase Lord Sugar, “I am retired (not fired!)”. After just over five years at the University of Birmingham, preceded by 25 years at the University of Sussex, even though it doesn’t feel that I am old (or wise!) enough, today marks my retirement day and my farewell post for the Cultural Calendar. It … Continue reading “The Last Post – Cultural Calendar editor Dorothy’s farewell post”
Post submitted by Erin, one of our LCAHM Student Experience Ambassadors December 3 marks the International Day of People with Disabilities (or IDPWD). This day has been celebrated since 1992, and it is a day where communities, charities, organisations and places of education all come together to joyously celebrate the lives of everyone who lives … Continue reading “International Day of People with Disabilities 3 December”
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist who refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. Her defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott; its success launched nationwide efforts to end racial segregation of public facilities. On December 1, 1955, Parks was arrested for refusing a … Continue reading “Rosa Parks Day 1 December”
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. … Continue reading “World AIDS day 1 December”
