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.
