@FYI This is during Passover, too, friend. I do, however, agree that it’s a little strange to have celebratory, indulgent events during holy days that are hugely important for a lot of students.

But let’s remember that a) Passover and Easter are abnormally late this year; b) part of observing Holy Week for Catholics/Christians at least is about separating yourself from worldly things as a signifier of your belief in a higher kingdom, and it’s a little silly to expect the world to make that easier for you as a sign of respect, c) April’s tough and I’m sure they explored other options and decided the likelihood of good weather and not being too close to finals were better deciding factors (because they actually affect everyone)

I’m willing to bet they thought about this. I, as a (fellow?) Christian, understand the frustration that respect to Christianity is not as hip as respect to other religions these days, but I don’t think this is the most egregious example of that trend. So you now have to give up Top Gun and free stuffed lions on Good Friday — if God and the observance of your faith are truly more important to you, I think you’ll agree that that sacrifice is small potatoes compared to The Sacrifice that holiday is commemorating.

On the scale of outrage to bummer, I’d say bummer. At least there aren’t any events like some kind of Leavened Bread Fest on the 19th or Meat-a-thon on the 22nd. I’d imagine more sensitivity was involved in the planning than the dates are leading you to give them credit for.