Graduating LGBTQ-Plus Students Invited to Lavender Graduation

Picture from the first U of A Lavender Graduation.
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Picture from the first U of A Lavender Graduation.

Lavender Graduation is a celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ students at the U of A, open to graduating students at all levels--undergraduate, master's and doctoral. Lavender Graduation for students graduating in the spring, summer or fall of 2023 will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29, at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House.

Brunch will be provided, and COVID-19 policies at the U of A will be followed at this event. Each person is asked to fill out their own RSVP form to ensure a clear headcount.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Kay Simon at kesimon@uark.edu.

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