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[PAST EVENT] Donning of the Kente 2022
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- Registration/RSVP
To sign up to take part in the DOK ceremony and to receive a free stole, register here.
In 2012, William & Mary added a new tradition, Donning of the Kente, to commencement weekend. By instituting this rite of passage ceremony, W&M joined the ranks of other universities across the country in celebrating excellence, both personal and academic, for students of color. Everyone is welcome to take part in this rites of passage ceremony.
Many students have remarked that one of the aspects of the ceremony that made it very special was the opportunity to choose their donner. This feature of the ceremony gave them the chance to not only celebrate their accomplishments but also to recognize someone special in their lives. As a result, parents, siblings, friends, faculty, and administrators have served in this very special role.
We want our graduates (undergraduates, graduate, and professional) to know that their relationship with the university does not end at graduation. A new chapter begins when you become an alumnus. We want to continue to share in your development and growth as an active and engaged alumnus. The Donning of the Kente Ceremony is the first step in this relationship.
This event is sponsored by The Lemon Project: A Journey of Reconciliation and the Hulon Willis Alumni Association.
Contact
Sarah Thomas, setho2@wm.edu