U of M to host Celebration of Multicultural Graduates

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 4th St. S., Minneapolis

Contacts: Trumanue Lindsey, Multicultural Center for Academiic Exellence, (651) 341-4958
Bob San, University News Service, (612) 624-4082

The University of Minnesota will kick off its spring commencement season with the Multicultural Graduates celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 Fourth St. S., Minneapolis.

Organized by the university's Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence, the event will celebrate the graduation and accomplishment of first-generation students and students of color. About 1,000 students and family members are expected to attend.

The celebration will include entertainments by a Mariachi band, Hmong dancers and African singers. Each student's name and degree earned will be announced and several university deans will present each graduate with an African stole that symbolizes unity, wisdom and connection.