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Commencement 2008

Native American, Latino and Chicano students gather to celebrate.

La Raza Graduation Celebration Allows
Students to Thank Their Mentors and Familia

Each year graduating Sonoma State University students with Native American, Latino or Chicano heritage gather for the annual La Raza graduation celebration.

This year’s Raza Graduation is on Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m. The keynote speaker will be announced soon.

The ceremony includes cultural music, bilingual keynote speakers, and a unique opportunity for the graduates to thank the individuals who have assisted them in obtaining their degree.

A reception follows and provides personal time for graduates, family, faculty, and friends to celebrate with traditional food and music.

Many of the graduates participating in Raza Grad 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 educational goal. The event is planned by students, alumni and many other volunteers, and funded by the generous donations of individuals, local businesses, on-campus organizations, and different departments on campus, including the Center for Culture, Gender and Sexuality.

The bilingual ceremony is conducted in Spanish and English and is open to the public.

Contact the MEChA organization at razagrad@mechadesonoma.org. for more information.


HELP PLAN RAZA GRADUATION

Organizations and students interested in joining the Raza Graduation Planning Committee need to apply by April 30. The planning committee meetings will be held Thursdays at noon on the second floor of the Student Union. To apply and for more information visit the Raza Graduation page at the MECha de Sonoma website, call 707-318-8219 or e-mail razagrad@mechadesonoma.org

last updated: 04.25.2008