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Last Call! Register for ALANA and Lavender
Published March 21, 2025
The Intercultural and Diversity Center organizes two University-wide recognition ceremonies for commencement weekend. Registration is open for both the ALANA and Lavender ceremonies.
ALANA Celebration of Achievement
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2 p.m. - Center for the Arts
At the conclusion of each academic year, the Intercultural and Diversity Center hosts the ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, and Native American) Celebration of Achievement hosts a pre-commencement ceremony honoring the achievements of those students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate/professional degree from the University at Buffalo.
LGBTQ+ Lavender Reception
Friday, May 9, 2025, 3 p.m. - 145 Student Union
The Lavender Reception is a commencement recognition ceremony that celebrates the achievements of graduating students who identify with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community at UB.
2025 Registration Deadlines
ALANA deadline: Tuesday, March 25
Lavender deadline: Friday, March 21
For more services and opportunities like this:
Intercultural and Diversity Center
Student Life
University at Buffalo
240 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2434