Every year, we start and wrap up the academic year with our special annual events: Lavender Welcome and Lavender Celebration.
In the fall, we host the annual Lavender Welcome to mark the new semester. We welcome new students and staff, and give them the opportunity to mingle with the team and current students and staff. We share what is planned for the semester and of course, we make time for a fun activity!
In the spring, SPHERE ends the academic year by hosting an annual Lavender Celebration, a celebratory event that honors the achievements of our student graduates and those who have improved the campus climate for the LGBTQIA+ community, gives awards to students and staff for their extraordinary services, and recaps the year.
Stay tuned to see when our welcome event will be.
Lavender Welcome - September 3, 2025 11am-2pm OCN Clocktower/Lawn
We welcome our community during our Summer Picnic with some refreshments, music, and fun activties located at the OCN Clocktower/Lawn
Lavender Celebration - TBD
Join our community during our annual Lavender Celebration in honoring our LGBTQIA+ and allied student celebrants as we end the academic year featuring entertainment, refreshments, student art, and more.
The celebration will be free to all and food will be provided to those who attend in-person. We welcome all students, staff, faculty, and community members who identity as LGBTQIA+ and supportive allies to celebrate this joyous occasion.
Celebrating Students
If you are a currently enrolled LGBTQIA+ or ally student who has completed their program, or just finished the semester, (credit or noncredit), we'd love to honor you and your achievements at Lavender Celebration.
Honoree registration deadline - TBA for 2024-2025
FAQ
For more information on these services and programs contact: lgbtqia@miracosta.edu
SPHERE is a program of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.757.2121 x6900.