Additional graduation events that will be held during ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s 2025 Commencement:
Lavender Celebration
April 25, 2025 - 6-8pm
Linsalata Alumni Center - 11310 Juniper Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Lavender Celebration first started at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ in 2010. This annual event is a partnership between the LGBT Center, Pride Alumni Network, and the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Alumni Association aimed at recognizing the experiences and contributions of graduating LGBTQ+ students of the university and its affiliated schools.
The event typically features an address from the President of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, remarks from a student speaker, the awarding of certificates to and cording of graduates, and the awarding of the Douglas W. Nock Endowed Scholarship, the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Pride LGBT Ohio Leadership Award, the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Pride Outstanding Student Award, and the Prism Award.
May 16, 2025 - 7-9pm
Thwing Ballroom at Thwing Center - 11111 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
Celebrate our first-generation students in the next steps of their professional lives with a ceremony and student speakers sharing their experiences as they graduate ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½.
May 17, 2025 - 6:30-8:30pm
Private Location
Please join us at the 10th Annual Latine Graduation Ceremony. This ceremony is meant to celebrate the hard work of the Hispanic students at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½! The event includes a dinner for graduates and their family and friends. It is free for all invitees, RSVP and bring all your loved ones!