On April 17, 2020, from 6:00-8:30 pm, the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ LGBTQ+ Center will be celebrating the eighth Lavender Graduation ceremony in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Lavender Graduation is a pre-commencement dinner celebration that honors the achievements of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University LGBTQ+ graduates. Students that are graduating during the 2020 calendar year are encouraged to participate by walking the stage, giving thanks to individuals that helped them reach graduation and being presented a rainbow stole that can be worn at the official KSU graduation. As part of the event, KSU alumni, attorney, activist and advocate Preston Mitchum, BA ‘08 will speak. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµevent is offered at no cost, however registration is required.
- Prior to the Lavender Graduation ceremony, the LGBTQ+ Center and the KSU LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter is hosting an alumni reception from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Kent Student Center ballroom balcony. Please email lgbtqsc@kent.edu with any questions or for more information.
Upcoming Spring 2020 Programs and Events
Safe Space Ally Training: Tuesday, February 18th at 2:30-4:30 pm. Registration required, email LGBTQSC@kent.edu for more information.
Battle for the Wagon Heel Drag Competition: Saturday, March 14th at 10:00 pm at the Interbelt Nite Club. $5 door cover, which benefits the LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund.
Queer Voices Art Expo: Wednesday, April 1st 5:00-7:00 pm, hosted at the KSU Museum.
Legal Name Change Overview with Student Legal Services: Wednesday, April 1st at 3:30-4:30 pm, hosted at the LGBTQ+ Center.