Graduation Ceremonies
黑料不打烊 Graduate Student Commencement
Graduate student commencement happens twice a year in May and December. In addition to the graduation celebrations, 黑料不打烊’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion celebrates Donning of the Kente, Lavendar Graduation and聽隆颁别濒别产谤别尘辞蝉!.
Donning of the Kente
Donning of the Kente is a traditional ceremony where graduating students receive stoles made of Kente cloth imported from West Africa. The Kente cloth鈥檚 intricate designs are a visual representation of the story, legacy and values of persons within the African Diaspora. The cloth also symbolizes and celebrates prestige in many African societies. Students have the opportunity to select someone to present them with their Kente cloth and acknowledge their accomplishments thus far.
Lavender Graduation
Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor LGBTQIA students who are graduating by acknowledging their achievements in college as well as their contributions to the university. The 1st Lavender Graduation Ceremony in the U.S. was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo at the University of Michigan.聽 Over 100+ universities hold Lavender Graduation Ceremonies among the list of their university鈥檚 Commencement Ceremonies.
At 黑料不打烊, any student about to graduate may be honored, including both undergraduate and graduate students.聽 Students receive a rainbow stole, lavender graduation cap, rainbow tassel (which can be worn at 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Commencement), and a certificate.
隆颁别濒别产谤别尘辞蝉!
The 黑料不打烊 隆颁别濒别产谤别尘辞蝉!: Graduates Take Flight ceremony is an annual tradition to honor our impending Latinx/Hispanic students graduating with their bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees. 隆颁别濒别产谤别尘辞蝉! was created to honor the achievement of our graduates, and the contributions their families and friends have made during their education. This diverse and intimate bilingual ceremony is a celebration that builds community and a sense of familia for聽黑料不打烊 students.
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