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Affinity graduation celebrations

Graduating from college is a big deal not only for students but also for their loved ones. To celebrate this milestone moment in the lives of our students, The Multicultural Center hosts a number of Affinity graduation celebrations. Each celebration includes the gifting of a cord or a stole to highlight the identities and successes of our students.

After students apply for graduation, they will receive an email from The Multicultural Center with a link to RSVP. Graduating students who did not receive a link are encouraged to reach out to us at thecenter@unr.edu.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the event to celebrate with our students and their loved ones.

Affinity Celebration descriptions

Indigenous Graduation Celebration

Celebrates our Native and Indigenous graduates and their loved ones. Students receive a stole that highlights their identity and can be worn during their commencement ceremony.

Middle Eastern & North African Graduation Celebration

Celebrates our graduates of Middle Eastern or North African descent. Students receive a stole that highlights their identity and can be worn during their commencement ceremony.

Latinx Graduation Celebration

Celebrates our Latinx and Hispanic graduating students. Students receive a stole that highlights their identity and can be worn during their commencement ceremony.

Asian Pacific Islander Graduation Celebration

Celebrates our graduating students of Asian or Pacific Islander descent. Students receive a ribbon lei that highlights their identity and can be worn during their commencement ceremony.

Black Diaspora Graduation Celebration

Celebrates our Black graduating students. Students receive a stole that highlights their identity and can be worn during their commencement ceremony.

Lavender Graduation Celebration

Celebrates our LGBTQIA+ graduating students. Students receive a cord that highlights their identity and can be worn during their commencement ceremony.

Unity Graduation Celebration

Celebrates students who graduate in Winter after the fall semester. Graduating students who participate in the event will receive a cord that they are invited to wear to their commencement ceremony.