Services, Programs, and Facilities Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Dedicated to fostering interaction, cooperation, and communication among all members of the University community, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs strives to enhance awareness and appreciation of the many diverse cultures at USM through programming, dialogue, and cultural events. Woodbury Campus Center, 780-5798 Multicultural Days of Note Not an exhaustive list.
Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before the listed date.
September 18 Jewish New Year beginning 10 days of penitence concluded on Yom Kippur Yom Kippur September 27 Jewish day of atonement, most solemn Jewish holy day devoted to prayer, fasting, and repentance. Sukkot October 2-3 Jewish festival of booths and the fall harvest. All Saints Day November 1 Christian celebration of the lives of all the saints. Eastern Orthodox churches day in mid-summer. New Year's Day January 1 Celebration of the new year Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese New Year January 24 Festive holiday celebrated for about two weeks.