Lavender Celebration
We are So Proud
Each June, we present our Lambda Awards at our annual Lavender Celebration. For more than 25 years it has been our chance to pay tribute to the individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to our LGBTQ+ community.
The event also salutes graduating students and those graduating with a minor in Queer Studies. Other folx are also specially acknowledged by students for their support with our You Got Me Through recognition.
The evening open to all includes a guest speaker keynote and a delicious catered meal. Graduates don rainbow tassels and lavender cords as a commemorative touch to this celebratory night.
Free evening events parking is available when guests register their vehicle using this link: https://www.offstreet.io/location/ZJRA3F2G
Online forms:
- Lavender Celebration RSVP form for event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6pm @ HUB 302 (complete by Tuesday, May 27 to be included in Catering order) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lavenderucr2025
- Graduating Students Recognition form (complete by Friday, May 23 to receive recognition certificates; form will remain open longer for rainbow tassels and lavender cords) - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/graduating2025
- “You Got Me Through” Recognition form is now closed
- Lambda Awards Nominations are now closed.
You Belong at UCR
All programs, services, and events offered through Student Affairs are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.
To learn more, visit the UC Nondiscrimination Statement or the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.