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<strong>February</strong> 2013<br />

Dear Prospective Graduate,<br />

Congratulations on your academic achievements and for reaching the goal you have<br />

worked toward for several years- GRADUATION! This will be an exciting, busy, and<br />

stressful time for you, and we want to make this process as easy as possible.<br />

The Raza Grad Celebration is a culturally focused ceremony that celebrates Chicana/o<br />

Latina/o communities. The ceremony will take place Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 12 pm<br />

at Quiet Cannon in Montebello, California. Participating in the Raza Grad Celebration is<br />

a wonderful and intimate way to celebrate your academic achievements and to honor<br />

your families and other significant people who helped contribute to your success.<br />

Enclosed in this packet is the following information:<br />

Raza Grad Celebration application<br />

Raza Grad Program book instructions<br />

Important deadlines<br />

If you have any questions about the Raza Grad Celebration, please feel free to contact:<br />

Elba Pineda Frederick Smith<br />

Program Coordinator Cross Cultural Centers Director<br />

Chicana/o Latina/o <strong>Student</strong> Resource Center Cross Cultural Centers<br />

323.343.5047 323.343.5001<br />

csularaza13@gmail.com fsmith@cslanet.calstatela.edu<br />

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Raza Grad Celebration We look<br />

forward to celebrating with you on Saturday, June 15, 2013.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

Elba Pineda<br />

Cross Cultural Centers


CSULA RAZA GRAD CELEBRATION 2013<br />

REGISTRATION FORM<br />

Deadline to Register for Raza Grad and to be included in the booklet is 4 pm Friday, May 3, 2013<br />

Any participants who register/sign up after May 3, 2013 and before May 31, 2013 will NOT be included in the<br />

Raza Grad program book.<br />

PLESE PRINT CLEARLY<br />

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________<br />

__________________________________________________________________________________<br />

CIN Number: _____________________________<br />

Daytime Phone: ______________________________ E-mail address: ___________________________<br />

Evening Phone: __________________________ Do you need accommodations for a disability?: Yes: ___ No: __<br />

*Please be advised that by submitting this application you are authorizing the release of your personal information to<br />

our sponsors for promotional purposes, including permission to use any pictures taken by our staff.<br />

SCHOOL GRADUATION INFORMATION (CIRCLE ONE)<br />

Arts & Letters Engineering, Computer Science & Technology Business & Economics<br />

Health & Human Services Natural &Social Sciences Charter College of Education<br />

Major: ___________________________________ Option: _______________________________________<br />

Minor: ___________________________________________________________________________________<br />

Degree earned: (Circle One) BA BS MA MS OTHER: ____________________________<br />

Certificates receiving (if any): _________________________________________________________________<br />

TICKET OPTIONS<br />

You are given the option of how many tickets you would like to purchase (including yourself)<br />

Check One: ___ 5 tickets ($150: 4 guests and yourself) __ 10 tickets ($300: 9 guests and yourself)<br />

*Tables are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. It is to your advantage to return this form with payment* to the<br />

CSULA Federal Credit <strong>Union</strong>, 2445 Mariondale Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032, 323.505.2600 ASAP.<br />

*If using a non-credit union ATM/Credit Card, students will be assessed a $2 fee from their bank.<br />

*Installment plan available. 50% of total fee will save your space! The last installment is due no later than Friday, May 31, 2013.<br />

* PARTICIPANT RECEIPT*<br />

Date: __________ Method of Payment: ______ CASH ONLY (No Checks)<br />

Paid in Full: S ________ Deposit: $ _________ Balance: $ _________ (Due by May 31 st )<br />

*must be filled out by Credit <strong>Union</strong> Representative


RAZA GRAD CELEBRATION Program Book 2013<br />

As part of Raza Grad Celebration, you are given the opportunity to include your photograph and dedication<br />

in a yearbook along with all the other graduates participating in this year's grad ceremony. Note: The Raza<br />

Grad Program is not the same as the CSULA yearbook.<br />

PHOTOGRAPHS:<br />

In order to provide high quality photographs for the grad program, we will provide several days for the<br />

participants (graduates) to have their picture taken. Photos will be taken at the Cross Cultural Centers<br />

located on the 2nd Floor, Room 206 in the <strong>University</strong>-<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Union</strong>. Participants need to make an<br />

appointment with the Cross Cultural Centers by calling 323.343.5001 or stop by the Cross Cultural<br />

Centers located on the 2nd Floor, Room 206 in the <strong>University</strong>-<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Union</strong>.<br />

Dates:<br />

The following dates in which you can make an appointment (9am-4pm) to take your photograph:<br />

Monday- 4/15, 4/22<br />

Tuesday- 4/16, 4/23<br />

Wednesday- 4/10, 4/17,4/24<br />

Thursday- 3/28,4/11, 4/18,<br />

Friday- 3/29,4/12, 4/19,<br />

DEDICATION:<br />

Your dedication should be typed no more than 75 words (maximum), use a 12 point font and Times New<br />

Roman. Once you have completed your dedication please turn them in to Elba Pineda at the Chicana/o<br />

Latina/o <strong>Student</strong> Resource Center located on the 2nd Floor, Room 206, in the <strong>University</strong>-<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Union</strong>.<br />

Dedications can also be submitted by email to csularaza13@gmail.com. Dedications due by<br />

4pm, Friday May 3, 2013: NO EXCEPTIONS.<br />

Example:<br />

Primero que nada quiero darle las gracias a mis padres por haberme ayudado durante los años en los cual<br />

estuve en la universidad. I also want to thank Professors Valerie Talavera-Bustillos and Ricky Ruiz for<br />

pushing me when I didn't think I could make it. Last but not least I want to thank all my friends Christy,<br />

Maria, Julio and Cleo for all their support during my stay at CSULA "Los Quiero Un Chingo."<br />

STUDENT PERSPECTIVE:<br />

Are you interested in being a STUDENT SPEAKER? The Raza Graduate Perspective is a 1-2 page<br />

speech given by members of the graduating class. Please submit your essay (500 words maximum) by 4pm,<br />

Friday, May 3, 2013 to the Cross Cultural Centers, U-SU 2 nd floor, Room 206 to Elba Pineda or Fred Smith<br />

for consideration. No late submissions will be accepted. Essay topic- WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A RAZA<br />

GRADUATE TODAY?

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