Celebrating Culture!
At the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership, we celebrate cultural diversity through Temple University's Lavender and Rites of Passage Ceremonies, fostering inclusivity and belonging.
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Important Dates
The list below provides important dates about Lavender Graduation and the Rites of Passage Ceremony. Please contact ideal@temple.edu for additional information.
Date | Description |
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March 21, 2024 | Applications open for Lavender Graduation Ceremony |
March 21, 2024 | Applications open for Rites of Passage Ceremony |
April 6, 2024 | Submission for Rites of Passage Student Speaker deadline |
April 23, 2024 | Application deadline for Lavender Graduation |
April 23, 2024 | Application deadline for Rites of Passage Ceremony |
May 3, 2024 | Lavender Graduation in Mitten Hall Great Court at 1:00 pm |
May 3, 2024 | Lavender recipients should arrive no later than 12:30 pm |
May 7, 2024 | Rites of Passage Ceremony in Temple Performing Arts Center at 4:00 pm, doors open to public at 3:15 pm |
May 7, 2024 | Rites of Passage recipients arrive to Tuttleman Learning Center Lobby by 3:00 pm |