Congratulatory Programs
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In addition to the university-wide Commencement and the unit Convocation ceremonies, there are several congratulatory programs that graduates may participate in.
Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center Black Congratulatory Ceremony
The Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center will host a congratulatory ceremony on Saturday, May 13 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Huff Hall. For more information visit the center’s website. Questions should be directed to Jazmyne Kellogg, Congratulatory Coordinator, via email.
Latinx Congratulatory Ceremony
The Latinx Congratulatory Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 12 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the State Farm Center. For additional information and updates please see the La Casa website. Questions should be directed via email to lacasa@illinois.edu or phone at (217) 333-4950.
Lavender Congratulatory Ceremony
The Lavender Congratulatory Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 12 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Illini Union Ballroom. For additional information please see the LGBT Resource Center website. Questions should be directed via email to lgbtrc@illinois.edu or phone at (217) 244-8863.
Native American House Congratulatory Program
The Native American House Congratulatory Program will take place on Saturday, May 13 from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. in Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C. For additional information email NAH@illinois.edu or call the Native American House at (217) 265-0632.
Tri-Service ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
The Military Education Council will host a Tri-Service ROTC Commissioning Ceremony on Monday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. in Foellinger Auditorium. Questions should be directed to Christine Boyd.