Commemorative Months
The Office of Access and Compliance’s programming efforts related to national observances and commemorative months are offered to enhance the awareness, knowledge, and understanding of cultural humility and inclusion, but more importantly, are in support of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s (UTHSC) mission and strategic plan. Employees, students, trainees, and others can experience these sponsored education, learning, and development events and programs.
The UTHSC list demonstrates the notable observed commemorative months coupled with programs and events highlighted in the Engagement Matters Newsletter. These recurrent observances are used by various governments, groups, and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something. The Library of Congress provides commentary and recommended resources for selected national observances and commemorative months.
OAC Commemorative Months and Days
- National Stalking Awareness Month (January)
- Black History Month (February)
- Women’s History Month (March) - Zoom background
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April) - Zoom background
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May) - Zoom background 1 | Zoom background 2
- Jewish American Heritage Month (May)
- Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 16) - Zoom background 1 | Zoom background 2
- LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June) - Zoom background 1 | Zoom background 2
- Juneteenth (June 19) - Zoom background 1 | Zoom background 2
- National Civility Month (August) - Zoom background 1 | Zoom background 2
- National Hispanic American Heritage Month (Sept/Oct) - Zoom background 1 | Zoom background 2
- Constitution Day (Sept 17) - Zoom background 1 | Zoom background 2
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October)
- National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) - Zoom background 1 | Zoom background 2
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- Native American Heritage Month (November)
