The Lavender Graduation is an annual celebration for Graduating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Students at the University at Albany.

During the ceremony Undergraduates & Graduates celebrating commencment and returning Alumni are presented with tassels acknowledging their idenities and contributions to the diverse university community

This event is brought to you by the Office of Multicultural Student Success and The Gender & Sexuality Concerns Office.

The Lavender Graduation is accompanied by an awards ceremony celebrating Faculty, Staff, Students and Alum who have contributed greatly to the LGBTQ Community.

2009 Awards Recipients

OUT-Standing Faculty/Staff Award ~ Christine Bouchard VP of Student Success

Amazing Ally Award ~ Sigma Iota Sigma, Multicultural Sorority Incorporated

The Dreamer Achiever Award~ Giovanni Ian Cox, Project Inspire

Departmental Diversity Award~ Career Services

Volunteer Award~ Zenia Sabani

Unsung Hero Award~ Pride Alliance & Carol Stenger "The Sex Lady"

Gender Warrior Award~ Erin Conlon, Vagina Monologues

Harvey Milk Alumni Award~ Charles Lickel ' 71, VP Software IBM