Get ready for an exciting event! Alumni of Excelsior University, Excelsior College, Regents College, and the Regents External Degree Program are invited to join the Alumni Association’s annual meeting on Wednesday, June 11, at 8 p.m. ET. This Zoom webinar is hosted by the Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) and the Office of Alumni Engagement. This …
Loving Day is an annual national celebration held on June 12, the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia which struck down all anti-miscegenation laws remaining in sixteen U.S. states.
Women Veterans Day is observed on June 12 in the United States, a date chosen to mark the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act.
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
Father’s Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on 19 March as Saint Joseph’s Day since the Middle Ages. In the United States, Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd, and celebrated on …
Juneteenth commemorates enslaved people’s emancipation in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.To honor this important day, Excelsior University will be closed.
World Refugee Day is an international day organized every year on June 20 by the United Nations. It is designed to celebrate and honor refugees from around the world. The day was first established on 20 June 2001, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.
Celebrate Juneteenth with the Capital Region Underground Railroad Education Center and the Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute. Our online event showcases high school students in New York’s Capital Region who call themselves “young abolitionists” and the work of Marcus Anderson, graphic artist and deputy director of the Capital Region Underground Railroad Education Center. Participants will see …
Excelsior students and alumni, are you looking for a career that keeps New York running? Camille Dumont, associate director of career readiness, hosts representatives of New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the team that ensures uninterrupted electricity flow to millions of people and businesses across the state. What’s in store? Learn about cutting-edge energy operations …
How do we lift every voice? Let’s explore together the meaning of democracy and ways to engage with others when we all have different ways of thinking. Join us for a conversation hosted by Excelsior’s Center for Social Justice and the Civic Engagement Rope Team. The conversation will focus on: Our collective exploration of the …
Brian Anderson, co-founder of Fathering Together, discusses the legacy we leave for our children. The Living a Connected Dad Life series focuses on creating an online space for students and alumni who are parents to discuss topics of masculinity for all genders, parenting, and healthy communication. During this session, participants develop an action plan to …
Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, 1867, when the three separate colonies of the United Canadas, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Originally called Dominion Day, the …
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 and established the United States of America.
Join us for the 2nd annual Excelsior Connects on the Road! Next Stop…Albany, our special Commencement Eve celebration! This year is extra meaningful because we’re celebrating a major milestone: 200,000 Excelsior graduates with the Class of 2025. This event is all about connecting, celebrating, and showing that you are #ExcelsiorProud. All members of the Excelsior …
World Population Day is an annual event which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Program in 1989.
International Non-Binary People’s Day is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at raising awareness and organizing around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. The day was first celebrated in 2012, started by Katje van Loon.
Nelson Mandela International Day honors Nelson Mandela and is celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela’s birthday.
Find out how a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, nuclear engineering technology, or mechanical engineering technology can shape your future. Join our information session about Excelsior’s degree programs in engineering technology, and determine which program is best for you and your career. Anveeksh Koneru, the department chair of engineering technology, will discuss each program, …
In the state of Utah, the Mormon pioneers are celebrated annually on July 24. Salt Lake City also has the Mormon Pioneer Memorial Monument, where Young, Eliza R. Snow, and other Mormon pioneers are buried and where a memorial exists dedicated to all who crossed the plains to the Salt Lake Valley.
Thinking about how to advance in your technology career? Join us for an information session about our bachelor’s degree options in computer technology. Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and find out which program is best for you …
