9th Annual Lavender Graduation Celebration & Awards
The 9th Annual Lavender Graduation Celebration will take place Thursday, April 14th in Oakland Center Ballroom A from 12:00-1:30pm.  If you are graduating in Winter 2022, Summer 2022, or Fall 2022 and would like to be recognized, please complete the form below no later than April 1, 2022.  

Frequently asked questions:

1) What is Lavender Graduation Celebration?
• This ceremony congratulates and celebrates the achievements of LGBTQIA and ally undergraduate seniors and graduate students. It’s an opportunity for us to thank you for your contributions to the LGBTQIA community and the campus community in general.

2) Why should I participate?
• Lavender Graduation Celebration rewards you for your accomplishments while a student at Oakland. It also serves as a formal “goodbye” to the community and Gender & Sexuality Center.  You will be able to serve as an example and inspiration to the Oakland community, particularly fellow students.  

3) Who attends Lavender Graduation Celebration?
• Everyone is welcome! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, as well as family and friends of the graduates are welcome to attend the ceremony.

4) Will I miss my “real” graduation?
• No, you will not. Lavender Graduation Celebration will be held on April 14th, 2022 in Oakland Center Banquet Room A from 12:00-1:30pm, well before official university Commencement ceremonies.

5) Do I have to be an LGBTQIA leader or extensively involved with LGBTQIA issues?
• No, you do not. Lavender Graduation Celebration is held to celebrate the achievements of all LGBTQIA and ally students.

6) What should I wear to the ceremony?
• Don’t worry: no need to wear caps and gowns for this ceremony!  We invite you to wear what you are most comfortable in, but you are welcome to dress up for the occasion or get some additional use out of your cap & gown, if you wish.

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Name (as you'd like it to appear on your Lavender Graduation certificate): *
Please indicate the pronunciation of your name: *
Pronouns *
How you like to be referred to, if not by your name. For more information visit: https://www.mypronouns.org
E-mail Address: *
College/School: *
For example: College of Arts & Sciences, Health & Human Services, etc
Degree: *
BA, BS, MA, etc
Major(s): *
Minor(s):
Would you be interested in serving as a student speaker at Lavender Graduation? *
Mailing Address (as you would write it on an envelope) *
2-4 sentences that will serve as your parting message to the community at Oakland. *
This may include what you've gained at OU, words of advice, or a general message of farewell.
Plans for life after Oakland: *
Share with us your plans for graduate school, relocation, or your career.
Number of guests attending (including yourself)? *
Please list any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs below that you or your guest(s) may have: *
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