Below is a list of observances to raise awareness and celebrate the rich diversity at UNC Pembroke. For a complete list of student events on campus, please visit BraveConnect.

August 2022

• August 17: First Night Diversity Extravaganza, 7-9 p.m., UC Annex

September 2022

• Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15)
• September 21: Harmony Walk, 3-5 p.m., UC Lawn

October 2022

• Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15)
• Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
• LGBTQIA+ History Month
• October 24-29: UNCP Homecoming

November 2022

• American Indian Heritage Month
• November 8: Hispanic Student Graduation
• November 13-19: Transgender Awareness Week
• November 14-18: International Education Week
• November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
• November 30: Lavender Graduation, 6:30 p.m., UC Annex (RSVP required)

December 2022

• December 18-26: Hanukkah
• December 25: Christmas
• December 26 - January 1: Kwanzaa

January 2023

• January 16-20: MLK Week

February 2023

• Black History Month
• February 1: Lunar New Year
• February 22: Social Justice Symposium
• February 23: Black Culture Fest

March 2023

• Disability Awareness Month
• Irish American Heritage Month
• Women's History Month
• March 18: BraveNation Powwow and Gathering

April 2023

• Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (at UNCP; celebrated nationally in May)
• Autism Awareness Month
• Caribbean-American Heritage Month (at UNCP; celebrated nationally in June)
• Pride Month (at UNCP; celebrated nationally in June)
• Scottish-American Heritage Month
• April 24: Hispanic Student Graduation
• April 26: Lavender Graduation

May 2023

• Jewish American Month
• Military Appreciation Month

June 2023

• June 19: Juneteenth

July 2023

• Lumbee Homecoming