Since 1987, UC Davis has celebrated the academic achievement of its Chicanx/Latinx students. The goal of the Chicanx/Latinx Graduation Celebration is to sponsor a culturally meaningful celebration that reflects Chicanx/Latinx culture and values. This is highlighted in presentations by keynote speakers, student speakers, and cultural entertainers. The graduation celebration seeks to:

• Allow students to participate in a more personal and meaningful celebration with students who share similar ethnic backgrounds.
• Communicate the importance of education for Chicanx/Latinx youth, UC Davis students, families, and the community.
• Recognize parents, family, and others for their support and love in helping us to attain our college degrees.
• Organize a celebration for all UC Davis Chicanx/Latinx faculty, staff, students, and family in recognition that community represents the building blocks that help mold us into who we are as individuals.
• Expose fellow members of the campus community who are not of Chicanx/Latinx heritage to our event in the hopes that this will foster an appreciation for our distinct struggles, culture, and achievements.
• Serve as a recruitment mechanism as well as provide role models for the Chicanx/Latinx youth.