DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 @ 5:00 PM

Since 1980 M.E.Ch.A. de California State University, Bakersfield, continues to celebrate personal and academic achievements of Chicana and Chicano students to acknowledge the support that graduates received from their families, friends, faculty, staff, and community. This bilingual celebration is the most anticipated event at CSU, Bakersfield and is dedicated to the heritage of each participant.

The Chicano Commencement Celebration is open to all graduating students completing their undergraduate or graduate studies at CSU, Bakersfield. This event is highlighted by the attendance of our University President, Dr. Lynnette Zelezny; University Administration, and our Chicano faculty and staff. This special celebration gives graduating students an opportunity during the ceremony to publicly thank and acknowledge those who have helped them throughout their academic journey.

THE FIRST 250 APPLICANTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.

ALL GRADUATES WILL RECEIVE
· a certificate of participation signed by CSUB President, Dr. Lynnette Zelezny
· 14 tickets for their family and guests (children will require a ticket)
· one sash with the colors of the nation of your choice (e.g. USA, Mexico, EL Salvador)
· admission to the graduate lounge (Live DJ, soft drinks, photo booth, hors d’oeuvres, etc.)

CSUB Students at the Bakersfield Campus
· complete online application
· submit $45 CASH payment at the HEP/CAMP Office (applicants have 48-hours to make payment)
· pick-up tickets and sash at the HEP/CAMP Office between Monday, May 6th and Friday, May 17th
· HEP/CAMP Office hours are 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM located at the Lorien Building (Old Dorms)

CSUB Students at the Antelope Valley Campus
· complete online application
· take Money Order (Payable to CSUB-MEChA) to Melissa Miller at the 100 Building
· pick-up tickets and sash on Monday, May 13th at the 100 Building  
· a representative will be at the Antelope Valley Campus on Monday, May 13th between 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to answer any
  event questions

ALL STUDENTS; DAY OF EVENT (SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019)
The Graduates:
· check-in at 3:30 PM behind the Icardo Center
· graduates commence marching at 5:00 o'clock

THE GUESTS
· free parking (lot I and H located next to the Icardo Center)
· doors open at 3:30 PM
· entertainment starts at 3:30 PM
· doors close at 5:00 o'clock (doors will remain closed for 30 minutes while graduates march in)

Chicanismo

“Chicanismo is a concept that integrates self-awareness with cultural identity, a necessary step in developing political consciousness. Therefore, the term Chicano is grounded in a philosophy, not a nationality. Chicanismo does not exclude anyone, rather it includes those who acknowledge and work toward the betterment of La Raza.”
-M.E.Ch.A. Philosophy-

¡Felicidades! ~ Congratulations!
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 18, 2019

Contact Information
Erika Madrigal at (661) 654-2759 or (661) 654-2707 / emadrigal2@csub.edu

THE FIRST 250 APPLICANTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT.