The first Lavender Graduation began at the University of Michigan in , with three graduates. Graduating students, including undergraduates and graduates, are invited to take part in the celebration, which occurs each year the week prior to university-wide commencement events. For decades students at colleges and universities around the country have been celebrating both their academic achievements and their cultural heritages at specialized commencement events.
Many of these events are student-initiated and usually occur during the university-wide commencement weekend. These events provide a sense of community for minority students who often experience tremendous culture shock at their impersonalized institutions.
For many students they are the payoff for staying in school, and friends and families find the smaller, more ethnic ceremonies both meaningful and personal. Lavender Graduation is a cultural celebration that recognizes LGBTQ students of all races and ethnicities and acknowledges their achievements and contributions to the university as students who survived the college experience. Through such recognition LGBTQ students may leave the university with a positive last experience of the institution thereby encouraging them to become involved mentors for current students as well as financially contributing alumni.
Lavender Graduation is an event to which LGBTQ students look forward, where they not only share their hopes and dreams with one another, but where they are officially recognized by the institution for their leadership and their successes and achievements. The Lavender Graduation Ceremony includes: exhilarating speeches from UT faculty, administrators, students, and alumni; the chance to cross the lavender stage to celebrate your success and to receive a Lavender Graduation certificate as well as a rainbow tassel; and music, cupcakes, and food to share with friends, family, and well-wishers!
Do you want to show your support even though you are not graduating? Would you like to volunteer at Lavender Graduation? Gender and Sexuality Center. How do I participate in Lavender Graduation as a graduate? If registration is open, you will find a red "Graduate Registration" button and instructions on how to sign up above. When does Lavender Graduation happen? The Spring ceremony is in May and the Fall ceremony is in December. Both happen prior to the University Commencement.
There are no limitations on how many ceremonies you can participate in. Who can attend Lavender Graduation? Lavender Graduation is open to the public, but attendees must register as graduates and guests by the deadline. The deadline is typically 2 weeks prior to the event. How do I request accommodations for this event? Where should I park?
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