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ALANA Celebration and Kente Stole Presentation

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am to 12:00pm

ALANA is a celebration of success for ALANA – African / African American / Black;  Latino / Latina / Hispanic;  Asian / Pacific Islander; Native American / Indigenous / First nation – students. This event culminates with the presentation of traditional Ghanaian Kente cloth graduation stoles. The Kente stole signifies students’ “rite of passage” and the commencing of their leadership in the world. Graduates will wear the Kente stoles at their respective university graduations. This is a proud moment for our students and their loved ones. We look forward to seeing the next class of students collect their stoles and proudly represent their excellence.

The Marketplace
ggonsalves1@umassd.edu
https://www.umassd.edu/events/alana/

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