Message from the Office for Multicultural Learning
Dear Graduating Students:
The Multicultural Recognition Ceremonies are a set of receptions that began in order to recognize the graduating class of students of color and LGBTQIA+ students at Santa Clara University. Accordingly, this should be a time for you to bring together your family and friends to help you celebrate this remarkable accomplishment. RSVP is due at 9:00am Monday, May 22, 2023 to allow time for production of program booklets.
Ceremony Details:
In addition to entertainment, a faculty/staff keynote address, food, and celebration, there will also be a keynote address from the recipient of the OML Student Leadership Award. As each student is called onto stage to receive their stole, their personal statement will be read aloud to the audience. Of course we are always looking for ways to make your graduation a special experience. If you are interested in sharing your creative expression - dance, song, poetry, monologue, video, short movie - please feel free to reach out to oml@scu.edu. This is a great opportunity to showcase your time here at Santa Clara University and have your family and friends share in the fruits of your labor! A Multicultural Mass will be hosted for all to participate at the Mission Church at 2pm on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023.
Personal Statements:
The personal statement is an opportunity to reflect on your experience at Santa Clara and thank your family, friends, faculty and staff who supported you. The statements will be read aloud at the ceremony so write your statement in third person. Please note, to enable all the statements to be read in a timely manner, your personal statement can be no more than 75 words. For additional information or any questions, please contact oml@scu.edu. In compliance with ADA/504, please submit accommodation requests to oml@scu.edu.
Nominate a graduating student for OML's Student Leadership Award:
Every year OML presents a graduating student with a Student Leadership Award at each ceremony. Nominations will close at the end of the day on Monday, May 1st, 2023 to allow for production of the awards.
- Please nominate someone you think meets all or most of the following criteria for the award:
- Has been involved in campus community life, student organizations and/or leadership positions that have contributed to student life at Santa Clara University.
- Demonstrated care, respect and concern for fellow students.
- Has personally been an example of excellence and striven for the growth of themselves and those around them.
- Is committed to leadership as shown through actions of collaboration, taking initiative and consistency in their work.
- Has extended their activities out into the community beyond SCU and is likely to continue in this tradition.