The below message was sent to faculty and staff on July 13, 2026.
Dear faculty and staff colleagues:
We invite you to please be mindful of the following cultural and religious holiday dates during this coming academic year by avoiding, when possible, any overlapping scheduling of important campus meetings or events for our broader community.
While the list is not exhaustive, we aim to highlight major dates that reflect our community's commitment to inclusion.
Thank you for considering these dates in your academic year planning. A similar message will be sent to students after their arrival for the fall semester.
Sincerely,
Dee Matthews
Provost and Professor of Creative Writing
Jill Walsh
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer