Alverno College Honors Students of Color With Rites of Passage

In a tradition that goes back more than 25 years, Alverno College will honor graduating students of color with cultural ceremonies on Saturday, May 11.

The Latinas con Fuerza ceremony is open to students of Latinx descent who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a certification program. Each honoree is presented with a sarape – a colorful stole. Students taking part also honor someone who supported them through their educational journey, reading words of gratitude as the sarapes are presented. The event highlights the achievements of our Latinx graduates and connects current graduates with Latinx alums in order to strengthen their network...

...Since 1994, Alverno has held a Bestowing of the Kente, a rite of passage recognizing Black students who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a certification program. Each honoree is presented with a Kente cloth – a hand-woven ceremonial stole featuring bright colors that honor West African heritage...