Lavender Graduation Celebration

All members of the Gettysburg College campus community are welcome to join this event in celebration of our LGBTQ+ graduating seniors. All LGBTQ+ graduating seniors (expected May & Mid-Year) will receive a lavender graduation cord and dinner will be served.

A Note for Graduating LGBTQ+ Seniors:

• For the ceremony portion of this event, all LGBTQ+ graduating seniors will be invited to the front of the room to receive a lavender graduation cord.
• You will be given the option to introduce yourself and say a few words about your time at Gettysburg so we can celebrate your graduation with you (& this is totally optional). If you are unable to attend the event, but identify as an LGBTQ+ graduating senior (May or Mid-Year), you can pick up a lavender graduation cord from the GSRC during our open office hours after April 29.

A buffet of light food will be available, and there will be a Polaroid camera station to take pictures.

Please email the Director of the GSRC, AJ (she/they) at adelcini@gettysburg.edu or GSRC@gettysburg.edu if you have any questions.

Who’s invited to Lav Grad?
LGBTQ+ seniors (expected May & Mid-Year), their supportive friends, & any Gettysburg College campus member who would like to celebrate YOU! Be sure to RSVP well ahead, everyone!

What’s for dinner?
We’ll have a lovely light & springy buffet available with options available to make it your own & to suit your needs & tastes – Plus dessert!

What to wear?
Come as you are! (No regalia / caps & gowns, please – Save these for the big weekend!)
Photo ready? We’ll have a photo station set up and a Polaroid camera available to take pictures after the ceremony.

What’s happening? Ceremony info for graduating LGBTQ+ seniors:
For the ceremony portion of this event, all LGBTQ+ graduating seniors will be invited to the front of the room (table by table) to receive a lavender graduation cord. You will be given the option to introduce yourself and say a few words about your time at Gettysburg so we can celebrate your graduation with you (& this is totally optional). Here are some ideas:

Please tell us:

· Name
· Major(s) / Minor(s)

Pick 1 or 2:

· Proud Gettysburg moment
· Fond college memory
· Big takeaway (so far)
· How you’ve grown
· Plans after graduation
· Title of your capstone
· Where you went abroad, interned, or worked
· Favorite campus residence, spot or activity
· What you’ll miss
· Something you’d change
· Things you’re thankful for