{"id":16,"date":"2017-11-14T17:50:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T01:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/multicultural\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:11:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:11:18","slug":"cultural-graduation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/multicultural\/cultural-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural Graduation Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Center for Multicultural Services collaborates with individuals from numerous departments to coordinate culturally-based graduation celebration <\/span>ceremonies that complement the university\u2019s commencement ceremonies. The <\/span>cultural celebrations DO NOT replace the formal graduation commencement ceremonies. These cultural celebrations acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of La Verne students and highlight the accomplishments of <\/span>individuals within the student\u2019s familial and cultural context.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Multicultural Graduation Celebrations<\/span><\/h2>\n

Inclusive of all Affinity Groups<\/h3>\n

Saturday, May 16, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

9:30-11:30am (doors of the Sports Science and Athletic Pavilion open at 8:30am)<\/p>\n

One Multicultural Graduation Celebration will be offered. The availability to participate will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, students will be put onto a waiting list.<\/p>\n

There are no entry tickets required. However, seating for guests will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with overflow seating available in the Campus Center Ballrooms via live telecast.<\/p>\n

Initial expression of interest will be done will be done via the Commencement link. This link will be sent by the Commencement Office directly to all students who are cleared for graduation. Everyone who expresses interest in participating in the Multicultural Graduation Celebration is then asked to fill out this participation form found in this Qualtrics link.<\/a><\/p>\n

Every student who wishes to participate is asked to submit a 200-character statement (approximately 40 words) with the following prompt: What do you <\/strong>want to express to those who have supported you in your academic journey?<\/strong> You can begin to think about this question before you register via the<\/p>\n

Qualtrics link that will be sent to you after you have expressed interest in participating. This statement can be written in the language of preference or bilingually (keep the character count in mind).<\/p>\n

The registration deadline for the Spring 2026 Multicultural Graduation Celebration is Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:00pm PST.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Graduation Sashes<\/h2>\n

The cultural graduation sashes can be\u00a0purchased through the University of La\u00a0Verne Campus Store<\/a>. The sash options* students can purchase include the following:<\/p>\n