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Kwanzaa

  • Dec 26, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027
  • All Day

Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday, not a religious one, and is therefore celebrated primarily by people of African descent who wish to honor their heritage, rather than by a specific faith community. During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities...

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Epiphany/Twelfth Night/Three Kings/La Befana

  • Jan 5, 2027
  • All Day

The Christian holiday of Epiphany, also often called Three Kings' Day, is traditionally celebrated on January 6. The word "Epiphany" comes from the Greek word meaning "to show" or "to reveal." It commemorates the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the...

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Christmas (Eastern Orthodox)

  • Jan 7, 2027
  • All Day

Christmas is an annual celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Messiah. While rooted in Christian faith, the holiday is widely celebrated around the world with secular traditions focused on family, goodwill, and peace. Community: Christian (Eastern...

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CliftonStrengths Workshop

  • Jan 12, 2027
  • 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
  • Virtual

Join us for an engaging, 90-minute CliftonStrengths Workshop facilitated by Tim Hodges, University of Nebraska Professor of Management and Certified CliftonStrengths Coach.

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Ifill Graduate Programs Information Session

  • Jan 19, 2027
  • 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
  • Virtual

Join Ifill admission staff and Master in Public Policy, Master of Arts in History, Master of Arts in Children's Literature, and Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children program directors and learn about the Simmons University Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Science Graduate programs.