DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15th- October 15th

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is a national celebration to honor the contributions Hispanic and Latinx Americans have made to our society. This year’s events highlight the diverse stories, food cultures, contributions, and histories of the Latinx Community. Observation of Hispanic Heritage Month is key to our commitment to recognizing and honoring all members of our Moravian community.

LGBTQ+ Heritage Month

October

Founded to expand the celebration of National Coming Out day, LGBTQ+ Heritage Month is marked by commemoration and calls to action established by the Queer community. As part of our communities’ commitment to supporting all students and all identities, this year’s events will highlight accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community in the arenas of the arts and social justice.

Bridging The Gap Conference | Diversity Leadership Summit

Saturday October 5th | Lehigh University

All students are welcome to participate at no cost. The purpose of the conference is to help students explore their roles as active leaders for change within their institutions and the wider society; to increase awareness of the intersectionality of identity and diversity on campus; and to develop the skills to negotiate systems of privilege and oppression.

Safe Zone Training | Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Safe Zone trainings are campus-wide learning opportunities that engage topics relating to LGBTQ+ identities, gender and sexuality, prejudice, assumptions, allyship, and privilege.