The Big West stands committed to fostering an environment of inclusivity and equity. Together with the Big West Undivided Committee, the conference proudly celebrates and promotes heritage holidays and months.

JANUARY

• Third Sunday in January - World Religion Day
  Celebration of the spiritual principles and harmony that the world's religions play in unifying humanity.
   
• Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  Celebration of the life and activism of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the key figures in the Civil Rights movement in the 1950's-60s.

FEBRUARY

• Black History Month
   
• February 4 - Rosa Parks Day
  A day that honors the life of civil rights leader Rosa Parks. This day is commemorated in the states of California and Missouri on her birthday (Feb. 4) and in Ohio and Oregon on the day she was arrested (Dec. 1). 
   
• February 14 - One Billion Rising
  One Billion Rising is a global campaign to end rape and sexual violence against women. The number refers to the UN statistic that one in three women worldwide will be raped or beaten in her lifetime, about one billion.
   
• February 14 - Frederick Douglass Day
  On the chosen birthdate of Frederick Douglass, the day is celebrated as a date of service and celebration of Black history. Douglass Day eventually paved the way for Black History Month.
   
• February 20 - World Day of Social Justice
  An international day recognizing the need to promote social justice. These efforts including poverty, gender equality, human rights and social protections.

MARCH

• Women's History Month
   
• March 8 - International Women's Day
  A day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and policital achievements of women all over the world.

APRIL

• Autism Acceptance Month
   
• Celebrate Diversity Month
   
• April 7 - World Health Day
  A celebration that aims to create awareness of a specific health theme as a priority area of concern. The day is held under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization.
   
• April 28 - Pay it Forward Day
  A global initiative that aims to have good deeds change the world for the better through kindness and togetherness.

MAY

• Mental Health Awareness Month
   
• Jewish American Heritage Month
   
• Asian Pacific Heritage Month

JUNE

• Pride Month
   
• Juneteenth

AUGUST

• August 9 - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
  Observed each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. It also recognizes the achievements and contributions of indigenous peoples all over the world.

SEPTEMBER

• National Hispanic Heritage Month (begins on the 15th)
   
• September 21 - International Day of Peace
  Sanctioned by the United Nations, the holiday is a shared date for all humanity to commit to contribute to building a culture of peace.

OCTOBER

• LGBTQ+ History Month
   
• National Hispanic Heritage Month (ends on the 15th)
   
• October 10 - World Mental Health Day
  A day that aims to improve and mobilize efforts toward global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.

NOVEMBER

• National Native American Heritage Month