Multicultural Graduation

Image is the Northern torch logo with alternate colors. The flame is dark brown, and then the border goes from a light tan to dark brown at the bottom of the torch.

Student Equity & Engagement Center

Join the Student Equity & Engagement Center in recognizing the achievements of graduating students of color and international students! A brief ceremony will be followed by music, a special menu of cultural foods, and time with the community. All are welcome and tickets are not required. 

If you are a graduate interested in participating in the ceremony and/or receiving a stole, please fill out the registration form via The Hub.


Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  8:00 pm

Event Place

The Northern Center

Room

Ballroom 2

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Primary Contact

MarLanaysia R.

Contact Email

seec@nmu.edu

Event Type

Lavender Graduation

Photo is the northern torch logo, but with rainbow colors. The flame is rainbow and each side goes down with orange, yellow, green, and blue, with the bottom of the torch being purple.

Student Equity & Engagement Center

Join the Student Equity & Engagement Center in celebrating the achievements of LGBTQ+ graduating students with their allies, families, and friends! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome and no tickets are required. 

If you are a graduate interested in participating and/or receiving a lavender cord, please register via the link on The Hub.


Thursday, Dec 14, 2023

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  8:00 pm

Event Place

The Northern Center

Room

Ballroom 2

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Primary Contact

MarLanaysia R.

Contact Email

seec@nmu.edu

Event Type

Multicultural Graduation

Green background with a gold graduation caps. States "Multicultural Graduation"

Student Equity & Engagement Center

The Student Equity and Engagement Center invited you to recognize the achievements of graduating students of color & international students. A brief ceremony will be followed by music, a special menu of cultural foods, and time with community!

Graduates must check The Hub to register for the ceremony and/or to receive a cord. 

All are welcome, no tickets required.


Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Stefani Vargas

Contact Email

skrause@nmu.edu

Lavender Graduation

Lavender Graduation Ceremony and Reception. Photo is on a navy background with lavender font, and rainbows along the top and bottom of the image.

Student Equity & Engagement Center

The Student Equity & Engagement Center invites you to celebrate the achievement of LGBTQ+ graduates! During the ceremony, the LGBTQ+ graduates are given lavender cords to wear for commencement. 

Graduates must register to participate and/or to receive a cord by scanning the QR code available on The Hub, or by emailing seec@nmu.edu. 

All are welcome and tickets are not required.


Thursday, May 4, 2023

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Stefani Vargas

Contact Email

skrause@nmu.ed

Inclusive & Engaging: Using student NSSE Data to Inform DEIB Efforts

Writing Our Own Story: Inclusive and Engaging: Using Student NSSE Data to Inform DEIB Efforts with Jason Nicholas

Student Equity & Engagement Center

NMU participates in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) every two years including a topical set of questions on inclusiveness and engagement with diversity.  NMU's Institutional Effectiveness team will present on how this information is used and share findings from the most recent data collection cycle.


Monday, Mar 20, 2023

Start Time:  10:00 am
End Time:  10:50 am

Event Place

Northern Center

Room

Peninsula I

Address

1404 Presque Isle

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Stefani Vargas

Contact Email

skrause@nmu.edu

Event Type

High Heels & Hard Hats: Butch/Femme History, Identity, & Community

Writing Our Own Story: HIgh Heels & Hard Hats: Butch/Femme History, Identity, & Communication with Stefani Vargas

Student Equity & Engagement Center

From factory work to sex work, activism to organizing; butches and femmes have done it all. As a community, we must learn from our history and we simply cannot do that without delving first into butch/femme identities across the gender spectrum. In this session, we will discuss the coevolution of butch and femme identity and community, the backlash against and erasure of these identities, and the resilience of the communities in the present day.


Monday, Mar 20, 2023

Start Time:  3:00 pm
End Time:  3:50 pm

Event Place

Northern Center

Room

Peninsula I

Address

1401 Presque Isle

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Stefani Vargas

Contact Email

aupost@nmu.edu

Event Type

Creating a SEA (Supporting, Elevating, Activating) of Change for Social Justice in Athletics

Creating a S.E.A. of Change: Social Justice in Athletics with Callie Youngman and Kenton Mack

Student Equity & Engagement Center

In this session, Kenton, Callie and members of the GVSU Athletics Laker Inclusion Team will share about their process of activating engagement in Athletics around inclusion and equity. They will discuss the framework that has guided these efforts as well as successes and areas of resistance.

 


Monday, Mar 20, 2023

Start Time:  4:00 pm
End Time:  4:50 pm

Event Place

Northern Center

Room

Ballroom 4

Address

1401 Presque Isle

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Stefani Vargas

Contact Email

skrause@nmu.edu

Event Type

Creating a SEA (Supporting, Elevating, Activating) of Change for Social Justice in Athletics

Creating a S.E.A. of Change: Social Justice in Athletics with Callie Youngman and Kenton Mack

Student Equity & Engagement Center

In this session, Kenton, Callie and members of the GVSU Athletics Laker Inclusion Team will share about their process of activating engagement in Athletics around inclusion and equity. They will discuss the framework that has guided these efforts as well as successes and areas of resistance.

 


Monday, Mar 20, 2023

Start Time:  9:00 am
End Time:  9:50 am

Event Place

Northern Center

Room

Ballroom 4

Address

1404 Presque Isle

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Stefani Vargas

Contact Email

skrause@nmu.edu

Event Type

Using Data to Tell a Story: LGBTQ+ Survey Research

Using Data to Tell a Story: LGBTQ+ Survey Research with Kedzie Stark

Student Equity & Engagement Center

Collecting more and better data centered on LGBTQ+ identity is essential to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people yet there remains a persistent lack of routine and well designed data collection — leaving the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities unknown to the greater population. This session explores best practices for collecting data on LGBTQ+ communities and presents evidence to support why thoughtful research is imperative for LGBTQ+ community members,  students, faculty, and staff.


Monday, Mar 20, 2023

Start Time:  3:00 pm
End Time:  3:50 pm

Event Place

Northern Center

Room

Peninsula I

Address

1401 Presque Isle

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Stefani Vargas

Contact Email

skrause@nmu.edu

Event Type

Using Data to Tell a Story: LGBTQ+ Survey Research

Using Data to Tell a Story: LGBTQ+ Survey Research with Kedzie Stark

Student Equity & Engagement Center

Collecting more and better data centered on LGBTQ+ identity is essential to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people yet there remains a persistent lack of routine and well designed data collection — leaving the challenges facing LGBTQ+ communities unknown to the greater population. This session explores best practices for collecting data on LGBTQ+ communities and presents evidence to support why thoughtful research is imperative for LGBTQ+ community members,  students, faculty, and staff.


Monday, Mar 20, 2023

Start Time:  10:00 am
End Time:  10:50 am

Event Place

Northern Center

Room

Peninsula I

Address

1401 Presque Isle

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Stefani Vargas

Contact Email

skrause@nmu.edu

Event Type

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