About the Latinx Graduation Celebration
The Latinx Graduation Celebration (LGC) was created to honor the achievement of Latinx graduates, and the contributions their families and friends have made during their education. MEChA initiated this event in 1978 to encourage Latinos to pursue higher education. This diverse and intimate, English/Spanish bilingual ceremony has flourished, and now includes Latinx and non-Latinx students.
When will the 2019 Latinx Graduation Celebration occur?
The Latinx Graduation Celebration Committee is proud to present the forty-second annual Latinx Graduation Celebration on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Laxson Auditorium. To accommodate more graduates and guests, there will be two distinct afternoon ceremonies: 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm. (Times changed due to weather, see Commencement for more information.)
Who can participate in LGC 2019?
All participants of the Latinx Graduation Celebration (LGC) must meet the following criteria at the time of application:
- Undergraduate and graduate participants must have formally applied for graduation through the University and be eligible to participate in the University Commencement exercises.
- Participants must be graduating from the University in one of the following terms: fall 2018, spring 2019, summer 2019, or fall 2019.
- Participants must be present at the mandatory LGC meetings and rehearsal. The LGC mandatory meeting will be on Thursday, April 18, 2019; and the LGC Rehearsal will be on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Exact times are pending.