Events mix tradition and sisterhood In a tradition that goes back more than 25 years, Alverno College honored graduating students of color in various cultural ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Since 1994, Alverno has held a Bestowing of the Kente, a rite of passage recognizing black students who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a … [Read more...] about Alverno College celebrates students of color with rites of passage
Bestowing of the Kente Award
Bestowing of the Kente ceremony celebrates Black student graduates
Alverno College’s annual Bestowing of the Kente is one of the oldest ceremonies of its kind in Wisconsin. The rite of passage recognizes Black students who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a certification program. Each honoree is presented with a Kente cloth – a hand-woven ceremonial stole featuring bright colors that honor West African heritage. … [Read more...] about Bestowing of the Kente ceremony celebrates Black student graduates
Alverno College’s ‘Bestowing of the Kente’ celebrates 25 years
On Sunday, December 8, 2019, Alverno College celebrated the 25th anniversary of their "Bestowing of the Kente," at the Alverno College Bucyrus Conference Center. The Bestowing of the Kente is a rite of passage recognizing African American students who are graduating seniors, earning a master's degree, or completing a certification program. Each honoree is presented with a … [Read more...] about Alverno College’s ‘Bestowing of the Kente’ celebrates 25 years
‘Bestowing of the Kente’ ceremony honors African American graduates
As part of a tradition that goes back nearly 25 years, Alverno College held its Bestowing of the Kente ceremony on Sunday, May 12, 2019. The Bestowing of the Kente is a rite of passage recognizing African American students who are graduating seniors, earning a master’s degree, or completing a certification program. Each honoree chooses someone to present her with a Kente cloth, … [Read more...] about ‘Bestowing of the Kente’ ceremony honors African American graduates
Alverno Bestowing of the Kente Graduation Ceremony
Eleven African American women participated in the 42nd Bestowing of the Kente Award at Alverno College on May 13, 2018. The Bestowing of the Kente and Latinas con Fuerza ceremonies are culturally grounded Rites of Passage in which Alverno honors its African and Latina graduates’ heritage. Kente is a Fante-West African word meaning basket. The ceremonies also provide an … [Read more...] about Alverno Bestowing of the Kente Graduation Ceremony