2025 Silver Celebration

The Office of Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Student Development Division, is thrilled to announce the 5th annual Silver Celebration. This event is an end-of-year celebration recognizing students from the class of 2025 who have demonstrated a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice within our campus community.

During the evening, three exceptional students will recieve Loyola’s Equity and Inclusion Award for their dedication to cultivating a community of belonging. Through their advocacy, compassion, and curiosity, they are departing Loyola’s campus having made it a more inclusive and equitable place for future Greyhounds.

The celebration is open to all undergraduate and graduate members of the class of 2025, and dinner will be provided! Business casual attire is recommended.

When registering, attendees will also have an opportunity to select ALANA, Cultural & Heritage, Disability, First-Generation, International, and LGBTQ+ graduation cords in recognition of their journeys and accomplishments.  

Cord options:
ALANA: with a silver, black, and gold graduation cord, we celebrate the accomplishments of our students of color and/or students who have served in a leadership role within any of the ALANA student organizations.

Cultural & Heritage: with a silver, green, and gold graduation cord, we celebrate our graduates whose culture, heritage, and/or faith traditions have influenced their academic success and personal growth.

Disability: with a teal, citrus green, and orange cord, we celebrate the achievements of graduates who have succesfully navigated their academic journeys with disabilities, including, but not limited to physical, invisible, mental health, sensory, and neurodivergent disabilities.

First-Generation: with a silver and orange graduation cord, we celebrate those graduates who are in the first generation of their immediate family to receive a bachelor's degree and have successfully navigated the complexities of higher education to the completion of their degree this May.

International: with a silver and cyan graduation cord, we honor our Class of 2025 International Graduates.

LGBTQPIA+ & Allies: with a silver and lavender graduation cord, we celebrate the accomplishments of our queer-identifying graduates as well as those students who have demonstrated active allyship with the LGBTQPIA+ community during their time at Loyola.

How to Participate:
If you would like to be included in this year's celebration, please RSVP and complete the registration form no later than Sunday, April 13, 2025. When you RSVP, you'll also be asked a series of questions to ensure we properly recognize you at the event.

Not Able to Attend In Person?
RSVP "Not Attending—Reserving Cords Only."  After the Silver Celebration, a follow-up email will be sent confirming the location for pickup.

Questions?
Please contact Rhona Little at rlittle1@loyola.edu
 

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Co-hosted with: Thrive Center: ALANA, Disability and Accessibility Services, Thrive Center: LGBTQ+, Office of Equity & Inclusion (OWNER)

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