Latina, Latino and Latinx Graduation Celebration

The MSU Denver’s Latina/o/x Graduation Celebration is an annual tradition to honor our Latina, Latino, and Latinx students graduating with their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The Fall celebration recognizes graduates from for the Fall semester, and the Spring celebration recognizes graduates from the Spring and upcoming Summer semesters.

The purpose of This celebration is to provide a culturally responsive graduation experience for Latina/o/x graduates. The festivities will include a keynote speaker, cultural entertainment, recognition of the graduates and their families and friends, and the presentation of the Serape Stole.

Now is the time for you to celebrate! Congratulations on your graduation, and thank you from everyone at MSU for making us a part of your journey! ¡Felicitaciones y Buena Suerte! 

Fall 2025 Latina/o/x Graduation Celebration

  • Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  • Time: 5:30pm. Check in opens at 4:30pm
  • Location: Tivoli Turnhalle

RSVP for the Latinx Graduation Celebration

RSVP by 2 pm on December 2

Event Contact: Please contact us with questions at [email protected].

Awards

Glass Awards on table

Espiritu de Aztlán Award

This award recognizes a student graduate who exhibited a commitment to their education and demonstrated service to the Latinx community. Nomination deadline: November 3

Nominate someone or yourself
award

Dr. Vincent C. de Baca Espiritu de Aztlán Award (Available Only in Spring)

This award recognizes staff and faculty who, like Dr. C. de Baca, are committed to advancing the ideals of El Plan de Aztlán through their work in academia and within the community This award is only available during Spring celebrations.

Nominations Closed in the Fall

Past Events

Photos from Fall 2025 Graduation

Photos from Spring 2025 Graduation

Photos from Fall 2024 Graduation

Photos from Spring 2024 Graduation