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First half of poster has a lavender bouquet in the background. GSC logo is on top, centered followed by “16th Annual Lavender Graduation” with event info: “Friday, April 22, 2022.” In front of the bouquet is a group of graduating students of diverse backgrounds. The person in the center is holding a rainbow bouquet and lavender stems. Bottom reads “Artwork by UIC student Addison Harper Reed.” Second half has a solid purple background with the first image from left to right: DJ DJ CQQCHIFRUIT with curly blonde braids and smiling. Next to the DJ is an image of keynote speaker Dr. liz anh thomson, a dark-skinned Vietnamese person, indoors smiling with shaved black hair, black eyes, and charcoal thick rimmed glasses; wearing a lightweight beige turtleneck sweater. Text describing Lav Grad is next to Liz. Bottom of the poster has social media icons with handles.

Lavender Graduation 2022

GSC logo on top with event info below. liz, a dark-skinned Vietnamese person, indoors smiling with shaved black hair, black eyes, and charcoal thick rimmed glasses; wearing a lightweight beige turtleneck sweater. Lavender bunches in the background on the right and left sides. RSVP and captioning info at bottom.
Image Description: GSC logo on top with event info below. liz, a dark-skinned Vietnamese person, indoors smiling with shaved black hair, black eyes, and charcoal thick rimmed glasses; wearing a lightweight beige turtleneck sweater. Lavender bunches in the background on the right and left sides. RSVP and captioning info at bottom.

The GSC Lavender Graduation Committee is extremely excited to announce that the 2022 UIC Lavender Graduation keynote speaker will be liz anh thomson! liz is an amazing community collaborator, educator, and lifelong learner. We are so honored to have them deliver this year’s address.

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Lavender Graduation is a celebration of the academic and personal achievements of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) graduating students and their supportive communities. The event is open to all graduating students from every college at UIC. Lavender Graduation supports the attraction, retention, and successful graduation of many LGBTQIA+ students each year. Follow our Lavender Graduation Facebook page for information on our upcoming graduation!

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  • Save the Date!

    Mark your calendars, because we are announcing the 2022 Lavender Graduation!

    Friday, April 22nd,
    4:30 – 6:00PM (CST)
    Virtual

  • What to Expect

    Lavender Graduation is a fun filled time for not only the graduates, but those who join to support their loved ones. We have a variety of speakers from UIC and in the community, powerful keynote speakers, a DJ to set the mood, and graduates can expect their own certificate and tassel as well!

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