LATINX RECOGNITION CEREMONY

A photograph of all the students who attended Latinx Graduation. The image depicts a large group of people, predominantly young adults, standing side by side in a spacious, well-lit indoor area with a light wooden floor and beige walls. The attendees are wearing vibrant, multicolored serape stoles, which feature horizontal stripes in various bright colors, including red, blue, green, yellow, and white with fringed edges. Many are dressed in formal or semi-formal attire. Several of them hold certificates. In the background, there is a projected presentation on a screen with partially visible text, and various decorations including an arrangement reading "CHICANO PROGRAMS" and "Class of 2025."

Latinx Recognition Ceremony – Participation & Nominations

For Graduating Students

If you are completing your degree this semester, we invite you to take part in our Latinx Recognition Ceremony. Please submit the student participation form before the deadline to be included in this semester’s celebration.

For Faculty & Staff: Student Nominations

Faculty and staff may nominate a graduating student to receive a zarape stole by completing the nomination form. Your support helps us honor students who have demonstrated dedication, leadership, and community engagement.

Faculty & Staff Ceremony Attendance

Faculty and staff are also welcome to attend the ceremony. Please confirm your attendance by submitting the Latinx Recognition Ceremony Invitation Form.

Access All Forms

All forms—student participation, faculty/staff nomination, and faculty/staff attendance—are available at

www.tinyurl.com/LatinAmericanProgramsDTMF (tinyurl.com in Bing) or CLICK THIS BUTTON.

You may also scan the updated QR code provided in the event materials.

What Happens Next

After the submission deadline, our team will contact participants and nominators with the ceremony location, schedule, and additional event details.

Students from all majors, backgrounds, and disciplines are encouraged to join us as we celebrate academic achievement, culture, and community.

The image is a colorful event poster with a tropical theme. It features a light gray central panel bordered by two vibrant, striped zarape stoles in pink, green, orange, and black draped over the sides. The background displays large green palm leaves against a muted teal backdrop. Within the gray panel, bold black text announces the event details. Two yellow plastic patio chairs are illustrated at the bottom corners, adding a bright contrast to the muted leafy background. Alt-text: Event poster for "Latin American Programs Debí Celebrar 2026" with colorful zarapes, palm leaves, and yellow chairs. Transcribed Text: LATIN AMERICAN PROGRAMS DEBÍ CELEBRAR 2026 ZARAPE STOLE CEREMONY MAY 7 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CORBETT CENTER

The image is a colorful digital flyer for an event titled "DeBi Celebrar 2026." The background features large green leaf patterns on a light gray surface. At the top corners of the flyer, two vibrant zarape stoles hang, one on each side. The main heading, "DeBi Celebrar 2026," is bold and centered at the top against a white background with a black border. Below the heading is a rectangular section with a message about celebrating students completing their academic journey. To the side, there is a section about Zarape Stole Nomination & Ceremony RSVP details with a URL and a QR code. The flyer also includes two yellow plastic chairs outlined in purple on either side. The chairs are positioned over the leaf pattern, adding an extra layer of color and design. Alt-text: Flyer for DeBi Celebrar 2026 with zarape stoles, large leaves, and yellow chairs. Includes RSVP information and a QR code. Transcribed Text: "DeBí Celebrar 2026 We believe all students concluding their academic journey deserve to be celebrated. Zarape stoles and our recognition ceremony are about celebration and community. Wepa! Zarape Stole Nomination & Ceremony RSVP www.tinyurl.com/LatinAmericanPrograms DTMF OR"