Queer Resource Center
Sixth Annual Lavender Graduation Awards Ceremony
Stevenson Union Rogue River Room
Thursday June 4th, 6pm-7:00pm
Southern Oregon University's Lavender Graduation Awards Ceremony offers us an opportunity to recognize and honor the lives and achievements of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, trans, genderqueer, intersex, and allied students. The ceremony provides a positive celebration of their accomplishments and offers an official recognition of the work they have done throughout their time at SOU. In addition, this event is an opportunity to publicly recognize and thank all those who have contributed their time and energy to strengthening and enriching our diverse community. Graduates will receive a certificate of achievement and a rainbow honor cord.
If you are interested in participating in this year's ceremony, RSVP to janelle wilson at 552.8328 or wilsonjan@sou.edu by May 31.
We are collecting nominations for awards and special recognitions (described below) for graduates, staff, faculty, and community members. The deadline for nominations is May 31.
Building Bridges Award- Recognizes queer and/or allied students for their tremendous efforts to serve the queer community by building coalitions and fostering understanding among our diverse campus community. Additionally these students serve as inspirational role models to their peers and demonstrate commitment to raising awareness of and lobbying for queer issues and events.
Outstanding Faculty Award- Recognizes queer and/or allied faculty for offering a queer-inclusive curriculum, and whose research, teaching or writing has raised awareness for queer people, history or culture.
Outstanding Staff Award- Recognizes queer and/or allied staff for challenging oppressive policies, for going above and beyond to create a safe and inclusive environment for queer students, faculty, and staff.
Collaborative Excellence Award- Recognizes a department whose collaborative efforts have resulted in new and improved resources and services for queer students, faculty, staff, and/or community members.
Safe Space Award- Recognizes an individual who has volunteered hours on and off campus to help create more Safe Spaces for our students, faculty, staff and community.
Lavender Leadership Award- Recognizes one student for outstanding leadership, dedication, and service within the University or community that has resulted in new resources, services or programs for queer & allied constituents.
Vivacious Volunteer Award- Recognizes one student for the enriched experience from which we benefit due to their outstanding commitment to service and engagement within the campus and community.
For more information, please call the QRC at 552.8328.
