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California State University, Chico

Multicultural and Special Graduation Celebrations Schedule 2026

Announced on: Monday, Oct. 27, 2025

The office of Commencement and our campus partners are pleased to announce the schedule of multicultural and special celebrations for the 2026 graduation season. Students interested in participating in these ceremonies should contact the coordinator listed.

Multicultural and special graduation celebrations are voluntary and open to all graduating students who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Celebration & Reception
Time: 6–8:30 p.m.
Location: Harlen Adams Theatre (PAC 144)
For more information, please contact: apic@csuchico.edu

Neurodiversity & Disability Student Celebration
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: Yolo Hall 109–111
For more information, please contact: Josie Blagrave – ablagrave@csuchico.edu

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Native American Celebration & Reception
Ceremony Time: 6–7 p.m.
Ceremony Location: BMU Auditorium
Reception Time: 7–8 p.m.
Reception Location: PAC Courtyard
For more information, please contact: Cole Morales – cmorales33@csuchico.edu 

School of Education Credential Ceremony & Reception
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Laxson Auditorium & Ayers Lawn
For more information, please contact: Dr. Al Schademan – aschaderman@csuchico.edu 

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Veteran's Celebration & Reception
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: Harlen Adams Theatre (PAC 144)
For more information, please contact: Robert Snoberger – lsnoberger@csuchico.edu

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

International Student Bon Voyage Celebration
Time: 4–5 p.m.
Location: SSC 440
For more information, please contact: Miriam Chatila – mschatila@csuchico.edu

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Project Rebound Celebration & Reception
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: ARTS 150
For more information, please contact: Gabriela Medina Falzone – gfalzone@csuchico.edu 

Nurses Pinning Ceremony
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: BMU Auditorium
For more information, please contact: Elizabeth Kimerer – ekimerer@csuchico.edu 

Lavender Celebration & Reception
Time: 3:30–6 p.m.
Location: Harlen Adams Theatre (PAC 144)
For more information, please contact: Susan Frawley – sfrawley@csuchico.edu 

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

Latinx Graduation Celebration #1 – Colleges TBA
Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Location: Laxson Auditorium
Application required in spring term. For more information visit: https://www.csuchico.edu/latinxgrad/

Latinx Graduation Celebration #2– Colleges TBA
Time: 3–5 p.m.
Location: Laxson Auditorium
Application required in spring term. For more information visit: https://www.csuchico.edu/latinxgrad/

Black Celebration & Reception
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Harlen Adams Theatre (PAC 144)
For more information, please contact: Dominique Silva Soares – dsilva18@csuchico.edu