Lavender Graduation Celebration

All members of the Gettysburg College campus community are welcome to join this event in celebration of 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 21.

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

• If you are unable to attend the event, but identify as an LGBTQ+ graduating senior, you can pick up a lavender graduation cord from the GSRC in Apple Hall during our open office hours on April 22 – May 1 (last day of class). Please note that the GSRC will be closed during finals week – If you have questions or need resources during that time, please contact us at GSRC@gettysburg.edu !

Looking forward to celebrating you!
The GSRC Team