Rainbow Graduation Celebration 2019

  • A student gets a warm hug from a friend at the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17.

    A student gets a warm hug from a friend at the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17. Photo by Patricia Carrillo.

  • A student smiles for a photo at the photo booth with her parents at the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17.

    A student smiles for a photo at the photo booth with her parents at the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17. Photo by Patricia Carrillo.

  • A graduating student's cap, covered in glitter and images about trans rights, shines under the rainbow-colored lights at the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17.

    A graduating student's cap, covered in glitter and images about trans rights, shines under the rainbow-colored lights at the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17. Photo by Patricia Carrillo.

  • A graduating student poses for a silly photo with his friends at the photo booth during the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17.

    A graduating student poses for a silly photo with his friends at the photo booth during the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17. Photo by Patricia Carrillo.

  • LGBTQ students and their families and friends gather at the Northridge Center for the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17.

    LGBTQ+ students and their families and friends gather at the Northridge Center for the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17. Photo by Patricia Carrillo.

  • A student speaks on stage during the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17.

    A student speaks on stage during the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17. Photo by Patricia Carrillo.

  • A student enthusiastically listens to the speeches onstage during the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17.

    A student enthusiastically listens to the speeches onstage during the Rainbow Graduation Celebration on May 17. Photo by Patricia Carrillo.

On Friday, May 17, friends and family of graduating LGBTQ+ students at CSUN gathered to celebrate their remarkable achievements during the Rainbow Graduation Celebration 2019 at the Northridge Center at the University Student Union. Here are snapshots of the event.