Cultural Graduation Ceremonies
Members of the University community and general public are invited to take part in or support the graduates by attending any of the following celebrations. Those interested in doing so should RSVP to the appropriate contact person listed below.
The Rainbow Graduation Celebration, taking place Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Green Music Center's Prelude, is a time for the queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, intersex, questioning, same-gender-loving people and their friends, family, and allies of Sonoma State University to come together to celebrate the accomplishments of the last year and to recognize those moving on to the next chapter in their lives. Questions and RSVPs may be directed to Julie Greathouse at julie.greathouse@sonoma.edu.
The Asian Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration, taking place on Friday, May 11 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Ives 101, complements the main commencement in that it specifically acknowledges and celebrates Pacific Islander/Asian American graduates and their families.
The 29th Annual Raza Graduation Celebration, taking place on Friday, May 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Cooperage. Each year graduating Sonoma State University students of Native American, Latino or Chicano heritage gather for the La Raza graduation. Many of the graduates participating in the La Raza ceremony are first-generation college grads, and this special celebration allows them to personally thank those who have gone out of their way to work with the students and help them achieve their goal of a college degree. Questions and RSVPs may be directed to Kelly Hodgins at hodgins@seawolf.sonoma.edu.
The 20th Annual Black Graduation Celebration, taking place on Friday, May 11 from 7 -9 p.m. in Ives 101, is an opportunity for the University to acknowledge the achievements of African-American students, and for the students to thank their families, friends, faculty and mentors. Questions and RSVPs may be directed to Ashley Yarbrough at ashleyyarbrough2007@gmail.com.