The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion coordinates programming to educate the campus community about various cultures, identities and social justice movements. Major programs include Latinx Heritage Month from mid-September to mid-October, LGBTQ+ History Month in October, Indigenous Heritage Month in November, Black History Month in February, Women’s History Month in March, and Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in April.

In addition to regularly partnering with faculty, student organizations, other departments and community partners, ODEI also commemorates other days and weeks of significance, including National Coming Out Day; Ace Week; Trans Day of Remembrance/Resilience; World AIDS Day; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Aro Week; LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week; Trans Day of Visibility; and more.

Recent Events

Students celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Photo by Lizzy Spira '26.
The Eid al-Fitr celebration featured South Asian and Middle Eastern food and activities including henna and a dabke performance. Photo courtesy of the South Asian Society.
The South Asian Society hosted a vibrant celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. Photography by Ayman Wadud ’25.
The January Lunar New Year celebration featured performances, games and a catered dinner. Photo by Ayman Wadud ’25.
The 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast, co-hosted by Kenyon and Mount Vernon Nazarene University, brought together residents from across Knox County.
The community breakfast featured a keynote address by Judy Alston, president and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at Miami University, which focused on courage in the pursuit of justice and equality.
In Sept. 2024, Rothenberg Hillel House celebrated its 10th anniversary with a rededication service and a performance from the Chamber Singers.
The celebration also included a reception featuring homemade challah and kosher hors d’œuvres.