Community & Connections

The Division of Student Life is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can find community, make meaningful connections with others and feel supported and advocated for—regardless of their identity, background or experiences.

Celebrate and Learn  

Throughout the academic year, we acknowledge and celebrate the heritage and history of our diverse community. 

Latinx/é Heritage Month
Sept. 15–Oct. 15

Honoring the legacy and anniversaries of independence across many Latin American countries and Latinx/é peoples

LGBTQIA+ History Month
October

Commemorating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

Native and Indigenous Heritage Month
November

Paying tribute to the rich ancestry, diverse cultures and traditions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.

Black History Month
February

Gathering, learning and celebrating together the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history.

Women’s Herstory Month
March

Recognizing International Women’s Day and celebrating women’s contributions to history, culture and society.

AAPI Heritage Month
April

Celebrating the unique experiences of AAPI communities—acknowledging both the challenges and triumphs that have shaped their journeys in the U.S. and beyond.

Submit Events 

Does your student organization or campus department plan events that celebrate heritage/history months? Submit your event details for promotion. 

Students dancing with Chip

Find Community  

There are many ways to get involved on campus and connect with others. If you want to learn more and find community at CU Boulder, check out these opportunities. 

Find Support

Local and National Resources 

View resources and organizations for social change for additional resources on Black and African American racial equity organizations, Indigenous and American Indian organizations, Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations and Latinx organizations.