CEREMONIES
RITE OF SANKOFA | MAY 9, 2024
The Rite of Sankofa is an African rite-of-passage ceremony that takes place every May. It is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students completing their degrees in May, August, or December. The word Sankofa is of West African origin and translates in English to “go back and take,” symbolizing the importance of learning from the past. A main component of this event is to provide students the opportunity to reflect and gather the best of what their past has taught them in order to achieve their full potential as they move forward to begin a new chapter in life. The ceremony honors not only the students but also those that helped them to get where they are today. This includes families, mentors, faculty, staff, fellow students, and friends.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 6 PM
Location: Tate Grand Hall
Registration Details:
Early: $65 open September 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Regular: $85 open January 1, 2024 – February 15, 2024
Late: $100 open February 16, 2024 – March 15, 2024
For more information, please contact the Rite of Sankofa Committee at ros@uga.edu.
ALAS | MAY 4, 2024
Affirming Latino Achievements and Successes (ALAS) is a celebration led by the Hispanic Student Association designed to honor Hispanic completing their degrees across all levels: Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral. ALAS is special because the family is part of the ceremony. As students walk across the stage, they receive a stole from their loved ones.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: Tate Grand Hall
Registration Details:
Early: $65 open September 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Regular: $85 open January 1, 2024 – February 15, 2024
Late: $100 open February 16, 2024 – March 15, 2024
For more information, please contact us at msp1@uga.edu.