Auxiliary Graduation Events

Additional graduation events that will be held during Case Western Reserve University's 2025 Commencement:


Lavender Celebration

April 25, 2025 - 6-8pm

Linsalata Alumni Center - 11310 Juniper Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Lavender Celebration first started at Case Western Reserve University in 2010. This annual event is a partnership between the LGBT Center, Pride Alumni Network, and the CWRU Alumni Association aimed at recognizing the experiences and contributions of graduating LGBTQ+ students of the university and its affiliated schools.

The event typically features an address from the President of CWRU, remarks from a student speaker, the awarding of certificates to and cording of graduates, and the awarding of the Douglas W. Nock Endowed Scholarship, the CWRU Pride LGBT Ohio Leadership Award, the CWRU Pride Outstanding Student Award, and the Prism Award.

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First-Generation Ceremony 2025

May 16, 2025 - 7-9pm

Thwing Ballroom at Thwing Center - 11111 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106

Celebrate our first-generation students in the next steps of their professional lives with a ceremony and student speakers sharing their experiences as they graduate Case Western Reserve University.

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Latine/Hispanic Graduation 2025

May 17, 2025 - 6:30-8:30pm

Private Location

Please join us at the 10th Annual Latine Graduation Ceremony. This ceremony is meant to celebrate the hard work of the Hispanic students at CWRU! The event includes a dinner for graduates and their family and friends. It is free for all invitees, RSVP and bring all your loved ones!

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