Brown Center for Students of Color

Senior Graduation Celebrations

Graduation Celebrations 2024

Brown Class of 2024,

You are cordially invited to participate in the Spring 2024 Graduation Celebrations hosted by the BCSC! We know that you have worked hard to come this far, and we look forward to celebrating with you and your families in May. Here you will find all information related to Graduation Celebrations hosted by the BCSC.

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BCSC Stole Celebration

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

 

The BCSC Stole Celebration is the newest tradition of the three celebrations. The Stole Celebration celebrates the accomplishments of Asian and Asian American, SWANA, and Multiracial graduating seniors and .05ers for successfully completing their studies at Brown University. Each graduating senior who attends can choose the stole that represents their identity. 
 

Latinx Pre-Commencement Celebration

Saturday, May 25, 2024 

Omni Providence Hotel

1 W Exchange St, Providence, RI

The Latinx Pre-Commencement Celebration (LCC) is a traditional celebration that congratulates Latinx undergraduate students for successfully completing their studies at Brown University. It is also an opportunity to recognize the intergenerational history and tradition in which graduating seniors and .05ers are inducted into the Brown University Latino Alumni Council.

ONYX Rites of Passage 

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Rhode Island Convention Center

1 Sabin St, Providence, RI

The ONYX Rites of Passage Celebration (ONYX) is a sacred celebration that congratulates Black undergraduate students for successfully completing their studies at Brown University. It is also an opportunity to recognize the intergenerational history and tradition in which graduating seniors and .05ers  are inducted into the Brown University Inman Page Black Alumni Council.

The Latinx Pre-Commencement Celebration (LCC), the ONYX Rites of Passage Celebration and the BCSC Stole Celebration are sacred celebrations that congratulate undergraduate students for successfully completing their studies at Brown University.

They are also an opportunity to recognize the intergenerational history and tradition in which graduating students are inducted into the alumni council. Held in the days leading up to Brown’s Commencement, the ceremonies consist of a processional, a stole presentation, and a keynote address from distinguished alumni.

Tickets

Information on tickets will be forthcoming. We expect ticket information to remain similar to years’ past.

In past years, all graduating students received ONE free ticket and will be allowed to purchase FOUR additional tickets for family members and guests. Students who needed financial assistance for purchasing guest tickets could complete a waiver application form to qualify for financial ticketing assistance.

Contact

If you have any questions or email BCSC or Andrew Vincent, Assistant Director of the BCSC.  

If you know a senior who is not receiving official email correspondences from the BCSC regarding this event, please have them email BCSC or Andrew Vincent to be added to this listserv.