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[2018 Lavender Graduate 3]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 1]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Hosts of 2018 Lavender Graduation]

Photograph of the two hosts of the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows the two hosts side by side each other, the person on the right is someone with long blonde hair and wearing a dress,. On the left is a person with shorter hair and a grey long sleeve. In the background a projection with the graduation title can be seen. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities and their allies. The tradition is continued today at hundreds …
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 10]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Cupcakes from 2018 Lavender Graduation]

Photograph of cupcakes from the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The cupcakes lay on a tray, and there are two types: vanilla with white frosting and chocolate with chocolate frosting. Each of them have a round piece of chocolate on top with a green eagle symbol. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities and their allies. The tradition is continued today at hundreds of institutions across the nation and the Pride Alliance is honored to add UNT’s name to that list.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 5]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Spring 2018 African American Graduates]

Photograph of African American graduates from Spring 2018, held by UNT Special Collections. The photograph shows a big group of African American men and women on a stage in their green graduation robes and caps, as well as their stoles with a traditional striped African print on it. They graduates stand on a stage in front of a white screen titled "Spring 2018 Graduates" with twelve columns of their names. Some of the audience is seen watching them, taking pictures.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 9]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Speaker at 2018 Lavender Graduation]

Photograph of a speaker at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image show a speaker behind a podium with a green plaque in front of it. On the plaque are the letters UNT in white. On the right side the projector screen can be seen with the Lavender Graduation title on it, surrounded by a circle of lavender. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities and their allies. The tradition is continued today at hundreds of institutions across the nation …
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 11]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 12]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 2]

Photographs of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Two 2018 Lavender Graduates]

Photograph of two graduates at the 2018 Lavender Graduation. The image shows two graduates holding framed certificates. The one on the left wears a black blazer and the one on the right a black floral-patterned shirt. They both have purple stoles around their necks, and stand in front of the stage with Kathleen Hobson behind the podium in the background.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[La Raza 2018 Graduates]

Photograph of "La Raza" 2018 graduates.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Graduates with Certificates of Recognition]

Photograph of three graduates with their certificates of recognition. The image shows three graduates, the one in the middle whith a cap on. They all wear their green graduation robes and purple rainbow-striped stoles. The two on the side hold framed certificates titled "Certificate of Recognition." Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities and their allies. The tradition is continued today at hundreds of institutions across the nation and the Pride Alliance is honored to add UNT’s name to that list.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 7]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 4]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Pride Alliance table at 2018 Lavender Graduation]

A photograph of the Pride Alliance table at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows a table with a green UNT cloth over it. On the left side of the cloth at the front of the table are the letters "UNT" with "EST. 1890" under it. On the right side of the tablecloth is the name "Pride Alliance" with "Division of Equity & Diversity" under it. All the words are in white. Laying on top of the table is a stack of certificates, and on the right lay purple stoles for the graduates with rainbow stripes on the ends. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are …
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 6]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduate 8]

Photograph of a graduate from the Spring 2018 Lavender Graduation.
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[2018 Lavender Graduation screen]

A photograph of the graduation screen from the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows a projected screen with a white background with the words "Lavender Graduation" on it in a lavender color. Under it is a lavender banner with the date "April 28, 2018" on it. Under that is the time and location of the event, and all of this is encircled by an image of lavender plants arranged in a circle. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities …
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Two speakers at 2018 Lavender Graduation]

Photograph of the two hosts of the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows one of the hosts in a dress standing behind a podium with a green plaque in front of it containing the letters "UNT" on it in white. On the right side a projector screen can be seen with the Lavender Graduation title in a circle of lavender. In front of the projector is another one of the hosts from the event in a grey longsleeve and bowtie. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all …
Date: April 28, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library