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Kente Celebration

The Kente Celebration symbolizes and commemorates the rite of passage for learners and scholars who are transitioning from institutions of higher learning to the next chapter of their lives. The Kente Celebration has deep institutional history and is an important experience for our multicultural students.

Check in starts at 4 p.m. and the celebration will begin at 5 p.m. 

Application Forms and Deadlines: 

Graduating Seniors (Application Form), due Monday, Feb 27th 

Calvin Louis-Juste Memorial Award (Application Form), due Friday, March 10th 

SUNY Cortland NAACP Award (Application Form, due Friday, March 10th 

Kente Honorary Stole for Faculty/Staff (Nomination Form), due Friday, March 10th 


  • Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location: Function Room, Corey Union