Theme Months, Weeks, and Days

ONGOING: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Days

Purchase College, SUNY programs monthly Hunger and Homeless Awareness Days because we will only eradicate hunger and homelessness by building a movement from the ground up - a movement comprised of a diverse population that demands an end to the unnecessary social ills.

Fact: The average age of a homeless person is 9.

Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture.

Fact: 132.8 million is the projected Hispanic population of the United States on July 1, 2050.

GLBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

Fact: The rainbow flag wasn't used as a symbol for gay pride until 1978.

The AIDS Candlelight Vigil is meant to meant to honor all those who have been affected by the AIDS pandemic.

Fact:  The number of seconds that pass between each new HIV infection worldwide is approximately 12 seconds.

Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora.

Fact: Black Music Composer and Producer, Quincy Jones, is the most Grammy-nominated artist in the history of the awards with 76 nominations and 26 wins.

Women's History Month is an annual declared month in the United States that highlights Women's historic contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.

Fact: There are 154.7 million women in the United States, 4.1 million more than there are men!

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Week  is a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian-Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

Fact: The percentage of Asians, age 25 and over, who have a bachelor's degree or higher level of education is %50.  Asians have the highest proportion of college graduates of any race or ethnic group in the country.