Programs & Services

Lavender Graduation

At the end of each academic year we host a farewell reception to honor GLBTQIA graduates and GLBTQIA scholarship recipients. Graduating students, including undergraduates, graduates, and professional students, are invited to take part in Lavender Graduation, which occurs each year in conjunction with university-wide commencement events. The event is also our opportunity to welcome new alumni. CU alumni and friends, family, and allies are welcome to attend.

Lavender Graduation, which is co-sponsored by the Alumni Association and the GLBTQ Resource Center, includes a reception and a keynote speech. In addition, all graduates participating in the ceremony receive a certificate, rainbow tassel, and gifts from the Alumni Association.

Any GLBTQI or ally graduating student (undergrad, graduate, or professional) who is graduating in the calendar year of the ceremony (Spring, Summer, or Fall) is welcome and encouraged to participate.

2011 Graduates at Lavender Graduation

Participating in Lavender Graduation

Date: Tuesday, May 8
Time: 5-7 pm, including reception
Location: Center for Community Abrams Lounge
Keynote: Steph Wilenchek

Visit Lav Grad Sign-Up to register for this event.

The deadline for Graduate Registration is Monday, April 30 by Noon.

Keynote Speaker - Steph Wilenchek

Steph is currently the Assistant Director of Gender and Sexual Orientation Initiatives at the Hedgeman Center for Student Diversity. Before Hamline, Steph was the director of the GLBTQ Resource Center for over six years at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Steph has worked with college students on social justice issues for over a decade. Some fun facts about Wilenchek are: Steph is (slowly) learning to play the ukulele, has run a 26.3 mile marathon; and has climbed an active volcano in Central America.

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