ACDEIB hosts and amplifies a variety of events throughout the year designed to bring the Penn State community together, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual respect. These events provide spaces for open dialogue, cultural exchange, and community building. In addition, we offer opportunities for student-athletes and staff to participate in educational trips and experiences aimed at broadening their perspectives and deepening their understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

August

August 13 – Left Hander’s Day

August 17 Marcus Garvey Day (Jamaican)

August 26 – Women’s Equality Day

September

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)

Sept. 16 Mexican Independence Day

Sept. 21 International Day of Peace

October

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)

Oct. 2 – Rosh Hashanah

Oct. 11 National Coming Out Day

Oct. 11 Yom Kippur

Oct. 14 - National Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Oct. 31 Diwali

November

Native-American American Heritage Month

Nov. 1-2 Dia de Muertos

Nov 9. World Freedom Day

Nov. 19 International Men’s Day

December

Universal Human Rights Month (Universal Human Rights Day – Dec 10)

Dec. 3 International Day for People with Disabilities

Dec 25 - Christmas

Dec 25 – Hanukkah begins at sunset

Dec 26 – Kwanza week

January

Jan. 20 - MLK Jr Day

Jan. 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Jan. 29 – Chinese New Year (year of the snake)

February

Black History Month

Feb. 28 Ramadan Begins

March

Women’s History Month

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Mar. 8 International Women’s Day

Mar. 21 World Down Syndrome

Mar. 30 Eid

Mar. 31 International Transgender Day of Visibility

April

Penn State Pride (Gaypril)

Arab-American Heritage Month

Apr. 2 World Autism Awareness Day (April is also Autism Awareness Month)

Apr. 12 Passover Begins (ends Apr. 20)

May

Jewish-American Heritage Month

AAPI Heritage Month

May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

June

Pride Month

National Caribbean American Heritage Month

June 12 Loving Day

June 19 Juneteenth (Black Music Month)

June 25 Muharram Islamic New Year

July

French American Heritage Month (Bastille Day)

July 1 Canada Day

July 30 International Day of Friendship

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About ACDEIB

The Athletics Committee for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (ACDEIB) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where every member of the Penn State family—whether staff, coaches, student-athletes, or others—feels supported, safe, and welcomed. We strive to ensure that everyone can fully engage with the Penn State experience, both intellectually and socially, and flourish as part of our community.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to foster a climate of mutual respect and support, where individual differences are not just recognized but celebrated. Regardless of race, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or ethnicity, every individual is empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating a unified community, free from prejudice, discrimination, and harassment.

Core Values

We uphold this mission by embodying Penn State's core values of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. Additionally, we align with Intercollegiate Athletics' (ICA) core values: Tradition, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation.