cultural Celebrations
The Carl A. Fields Center works with student planning committees and alumni affinity groups to organize five (5) annual cultural celebrations that highlight the accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate students who have engaged in many areas of diversity at Princeton University. These ceremonies are open to all graduating students and their families regardless of identity.
2025 CULTURAL CELEBRATION VIDEOS
ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER DESI AMERICAN (APIDA) CELEBRATION
The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Celebration, inaugurated in 2018, highlights the academic and personal accomplishments that have shaped the journey of the graduating class at Princeton University. This celebration provides an opportunity for the graduates to come together and engage with the APIDA community and be inspired to become the next leaders.
Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:30 am
Richardson Auditorium
LATINX/E CELEBRATION
The Latinx Celebration was first initiated by students in 1990 who desired the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and recognize the important role that Latinx students have played in shaping the landscape of Princeton. What started as a small gathering in the Faculty Room of Nassau Hall has expanded in size and scale over the years and now takes place in Richardson Auditorium. The ceremony provides an opportunity for family and loved ones to recognize the accomplishments of the graduates while embracing their new important roles as Princeton alumni.
Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Richardson Auditorium
MIDDLE EASTERN, NORTH AFRICAN & ARAB (MENAA) CELEBRATION
Monday, April 28, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Prospect House
NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS CELEBRATION
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Prospect House
PAN-AFRICAN CELEBRATION
The Pan-African Celebration, inaugurated in 2005, serves as an intimate gathering for family, friends and members of the African diaspora to celebrate the culture and accomplishments of the graduating class.
Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Richardson Auditorium