International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January
International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorates the millions of Holocaust victims and enjoins individuals to promote programs to prevent further genocides. Submission deadline: November 1, 2023
Black History Month - February
Black History Month pays honor to the millions of African Americans who have contributed to all aspects of American life. Submission deadline: December 1, 2023
National Women's History Month - March
National Women’s History Month highlights the vital role of women in American history. Submission deadline: January 1, 2024
Arab-American Heritage Month - April
Arab-American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Arab-Americans to American life and their struggles to receive full protections as American citizens. Submission deadline: February 1, 2024
National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May
National Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month commemorates the efforts of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in shaping the country which we now enjoy. Submission deadline: March 1, 2024
Juneteenth - June
Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of slavery in the United States generally and Texas, specifically. Submission deadline: April 1, 2024
Americans with Disabilities Act Signed "Disability Independence Day" - July
“Disability Independence Day” celebrates the rights of people with disabilities to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in State and local government programs and services. Submission deadline: May 1, 2024
Women’s Equality Day - August
Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the August 26, 1920, certification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution that gave women the right to vote. Congresswoman Bella Abzug first introduced a proclamation for Women’s Equality Day in 1971. Since that time, every US president has published a proclamation recognizing August 26 as Women’s Equality Day. Submission deadline: June 1, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month - September
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Submission deadline: July 1, 2024
LGBT History Month - October
LGBT History Month commemorates the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans whose many and varied contributions have enriched our national life. Submission deadline: August 1, 2024
National Native American Heritage Month - November
Native American Heritage Month celebrates the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States. Submission deadline: September 1, 2024
MSU Staff Appreciation - December
A month in which we recognize the hard work and contributions of our staff to our shared SSC success. Submission deadline: October 1, 2024
