Cultural Recognition Ceremonies 2012


Each year, the University hosts cultural commencement ceremonies. These events complement the University Commencement by adding a unique multicultural dimension that celebrates our diverse student population and honors our graduates and their families. Leadership for these ceremonies is provided by faculty and staff associations, student leaders, clubs and organizations, and cultural resource centers. All graduating students are welcome to participate.

10th Asian and Pacific Islander Graduate Recognition Ceremony

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012

Time/Place: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm/Pavilions ABC

Contact: Multicultural Leadership Center

RSVP: TBD

Deadline:TBD

Below are the details for the event:

  • The event is sponsored by the Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association, Asian American Studies Program, and the Multicultural Leadership Center.

  • The event is free of charge.

  • Light refreshments will be provided.

  • Parking will be available free of charge in the State College Parking Structure.

  • In keeping with the ceremonial nature of this event, academic regalia (cap and gown) is required for all graduates.

  • Please arrive by 1:00pm.

    • 8th LGBT Pride Recognition Ceremony

    Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012

    Time/Place: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm/Pavilion A

    Contact: Multicultural Leadership Center

    RSVP: TBD

    Deadline:TBD

    Below are the details for the event:

  • The event is sponsored by the Multicultural Leadership Center.

  • The event is free of charge.

  • Light refreshments will be provided.

  • In keeping with the ceremonial nature of this event, academic regalia (cap and gown) is required for all graduates.

  • Please arrive by 6:30pm.

    • 13th Pilipino American Graduation Celebration

    Date: Friday, May 11, 2012

    Time/Place: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm/Pavilions ABC

    Contact: P-Grad Coordinator

    Deadline: TBD

    Below are the details for the event:

  • The event is sponsored by the Pilipino American Student Association (PASA), Pilipino Graduation Committee (P-GRAD), and the Multicultural Leadership Center.

  • There is a registration fee for all graduates.

  • Light refreshments will be provided.

  • In keeping with the ceremonial nature if this event, academic regalia (cap and gown) are required for all graduates.

  • Please arrive by 5:00pm.

    • 24th Pan-African Student Recognition Ceremony

    Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012

    Time/Place: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm/Engineering and Computer Science Lawn

    Contact: African American Faculty/Staff Association

    RSVP: TBD

    Deadline: TBD

    Below are the details for the event:

  • The event is sponsored by the African American Faculty and Staff Association, Afro-Ethnic Studies Department, the African American Resource Center, and the Multicultural Leadership Center

  • The event is free of charge.

  • Light reception will follow after ceremony.

  • Parking will be available free of charge in the State College and Nutwood Parking Structures.

  • In keeping with the ceremonial nature of this event, academic regalia (cap and gown) is required for all students.

  • Please arrive by 11:00am.

    • Chicano/Latino Graduation Celebration

    Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012

    Time/Place: 5:30 pm/Titann Student Union, Pavilions

    Contact: Chicana/o Resource Center, PLS-171, (657) 278-2537

    Webpage: http://www.fullerton.edu/CLFSA/graduation.htm

    Below are the details for the event:

  • The event is sponsored by the Chicano/Latino Faculty and Staff Association.

  • The event is free of charge for graduates. Guests can purchase tickets for $30.

  • Admission includes a full course meal and program.

  • Tickets can be purchased in the Chicano Resource Center (CRC), PLS-171.

  • For more details, please contact the CRC at (657) 278-2537.

    • For further information regarding the cultural ceremonies, please contact:

    Carmen Curiel, Director, Multicultural Leadership Center

    (657)278-4944

    ccuriel@fullerton.edu