Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy This "Festival of Lamps" celebrates the attainment of Moksa by Lord Mahavira. A burning lamp symbolizes the "light of knowledge," which dispels the darkness of delusion and ignorance.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy The anniversary of the birth of the Bab, the herald of the new age for Baha'is. The Shrine of the Bab in Haifa, Israel, is part of the World Center of the Baha'i faith.

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy The anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i faith. Observances may include limits to participation in academics or work. 

Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy Begins at sundown on the first day listed. The New Year and the final harvest festival, celebrating the last gifts of the Earth before winter and the return of the spirits of the dead.