National Coming Out Day honors the experience of sharing your gender or sexual identity for the first time with another person. While one may ultimately have countless “coming out” conversations in their lifetime, the first time someone shares this part of themselves with another person is often life-changing.

Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Chunjie (in China), Tet (in Vietnam), Solnal or Seollal (in Korea), or Losar (in Tibet), is one of the most celebrated festivals in Asia. Learn more about Lunar New Year and celebrate the Year of the Tiger on this page, which includes history, cultural traditions, art, music, and more.

Latinx Heritage Month is a celebration and recognition of the many achievements and contributions of the Latinx community. The term "Latinx" is a gender-inclusive alternative to Latina and Latino that includes nonbinary and non-gender conforming folks in the community.

Language of Identity is Personal: Latinx or Hispanic?

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating Native Americans and their diverse cultures, histories, and traditions. America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land.

What is a First-Generation College Student?

Did you know that one out of every three IVC students is a first-generation college student? First-generation college students are the first to attend, or graduate from, college in their immediate families. Specifically, if your parents or guardians did not attend, or graduate from college, then you are a first gen student.