Filter the following events by selecting one or more options:
Group
Category
Semester
Ada Lovelace Day
Annual Event
Date: October 2013
Celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Past events include a film screening and panel discussion.
Black History Month
Month-long Annual Event
Date: Every February
Established to honor and remember important people and events around the world. Tech celebrates Black Americans’ rich culture and traditions with this month-long event.
CDI Corporate Reception
Professional Development Event
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Network with Career Fair company representatives who have requested an opportunity to meet with Tech’s women, students of color, and GLBTQ students.
CDI Student Leaders Retreat
Leadership Development
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2013
Student officers and members of CDI student organizations gather twice per year to learn how to make their organizations more effective and develop their leadership skills.
César Chávez Banquet
Annual Event
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Honor César Chávez, one of the most important civil rights leaders of the twentieth century, during our annual César Chávez: Living the Legacy Banquet.
Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Month-long Annual Event
Date: Every October
Faculty and staff display purple ribbons each October to raise awareness of dating and domestic violence. Statistics and resources for students are also distributed throughout the month.
Learn More About Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Gala Latina
Annual Event
Date: October 2013
Everyone is invited to learn how to salsa, merengue, and cumbia—and then dance the night away—during Gala Latina. Music provided by a live Latin band.
GLBTQ History Month
Month-long Annual Event
Date: Every October
Commemorate the contributions of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning people during GLBTQ History Month. Events include guest speakers, workshops, and National Coming Out Day.
HAANA/Percy Julian Award Reception
Recognition Ceremony
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Honors outstanding Hispanic, African American, and Native American students graduating from Michigan Tech. The recipient of the Percy Julian Award is also announced during the reception.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Month-long Annual Event
Date: Every Year, September 15–October 15
Features a variety of events that highlight Spanish and Latin American culture. Past events include student presentations, guest speakers, and dance workshops.
Lavender Graduation
Recognition Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Held at the end of each spring semester, Lavender Graduation honors Michigan Tech’s outgoing class of GLBTQ students. Grads receive a rainbow tassel to recognize them for their engagement and leadership.
MLK Week
Weeklong Annual Event
Date: Monday, January 21–Friday, January 25, 2013
Every January since 1989, the campus community honors Martin Luther King, Jr., through a week of special events about MLK’s work and the civil rights era.
Native American Heritage Month
Month-long Annual Event
Date: Every November
Highlights the history and traditions of Native American cultures. Events change each year and have previously included films and an intro to Ojibwe language.
Parade of Nations
Annual Event
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2013
Michigan Tech, Finlandia University, and the local community join together for a parade through downtown Houghton and Hancock, and a multicultural festival with entertainment and international cuisine.
Pride Week
Weeklong Annual Event
Date: Monday, March 18–Saturday, March 23, 2013
Celebrate the identity and culture of the GLBTQ community. Past events include guest speakers and Q&A sessions. The week culminates with the annual Drag Show—drawing more than 1,000 attendees each year.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Month-long Annual Event
Date: Every April
Teal ribbons are given to Tech faculty and staff every April to bring attention to sexual assault awareness efforts. A list of resources for students dealing with sexual assault are also circulated.
Women's History Month
Month-long Annual Event
Date: Every March
Recognize past and present female accomplishments and learn more about women’s history through a month of special programming. Past events include workshops, poetry readings, and a bra show fundraiser.
Event Posters
In addition to the events that CDI hosts, we also promote other campus and community events that offer social, academic, leadership and professional development opportunities for students.