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- Jan 1All dayNew Year’s DayEvent Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.
- Jan 1All daySolemnity of MaryEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic) The Solemnity of Mary is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Jan 3All dayMahayana New YearEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Buddhism) Mahayana Buddhist new year, the first full moon in January.
- Jan 6All dayEpiphanyEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Catholic and Protestant) Signifying the end of the 12 days of Christmas, Epiphany celebrates the visit of the Three Kings to the infant Jesus as the occasion of the manifestation of the Christ to the gentiles. The day is especially important in Latino/a cultures and in Orthodox churches. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jan 6All dayTheophanyEvent Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) Commemorates the baptism of Jesus and the manifestation of the Trinity. The day is especially important in Latino/a cultures and in Orthodox churches. The Armenian Orthodox Church celebrates the nativity and theophany together. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.
- Jan 7All dayChristmas (Orthodox)Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Christianity-Orthodox) Celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work.