Black Student Stoling Ceremony Friday, May 19 | This special event recognizes students along with their family and friends to mark the culmination of their student experience. As part of the ceremony, graduates will receive a traditional Kente cloth stole/sash which may be worn during the campus' Commencement celebration. Contacts: Gary Gordon II, gary.gordon@csuci.edu & Carrick DeHart, carrick.dehart@csuci.edu |
Dolphins of Turtle Island Friday, May 19 | Join CSUCI’s historic affinity celebration for graduating students that identify as Native American, Indigenous American, and/or an Indigenous Persons from around the world now residing on Turtle Island (North and South America). This event will include dinner, dancing, singing, community building, and a blanket ceremony honoring Native & Indigenous American graduating students from CSUCI. Friends, family, and community members are encouraged to join in celebrating the extraordinary journey of these students and their amazing accomplishments. To RSVP, follow this link and fill out the survey https://csuci.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Cx0E1cveSFbjPE For Questions Contact: Jamie Ferns at Jamie.ferns239@csuci.edu |
Lavender Stoling Ceremony | In this ceremony, all graduating LGBTQ+ students are invited to recognize the individual(s) that supported them through their academic and personal journey, and to be recognized for all they have achieved and contributed to the campus community. Contact: Kem French, kem.french@csuci.edu For student privacy concerns, this event is by invitation only. If you wish to support these students, please reach out to the event contact, Kem French. |
Sí Se Pudo | This event is a celebration for Chicana/o Latina/o graduating seniors. The goal is to acknowledge students and their families' support during the educational journey. It is open to all students; however, the event is bilingual and reflects the cultural values of the Raza community. At the event, students will receive recognition alongside two guests (family/supporters). Contact: Venus Tamayo, venus.tamayo@csuci.edu |
Undocumented Students Stoling Ceremony | Graduating seniors who are also AB-540, DACA, or undocumented are invited to participate in this special celebration that recognizes undocumented students and those who supported them throughout their academic journey. We recognize that not all interested students may wish to self-disclose their status on this form and encourage them to contact Inclusive Student Services in Bell Tower 1530 for more information. Contact: Kem French, kem.french@csuci.edu For student privacy concerns, this event is by invitation only. If you wish to support these students, please reach out to the event contact, Kem French. |
Veterans Medallion Ceremony | This distinguished event acknowledges and celebrates the accomplishments of CI graduating student veterans and military-connected family members. Contact: Robert Felix, robert.felix@csuci.edu |