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 2025 Lavender Celebration will take place on April 25th from 6-8 p.m., in the Linsalata Alumni Center. Register soon before the spots fill up!
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.
For all of the 2024 Lavender Celebration photos, please click HERE. The CWRU LGBT Center extends a thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible!