29th Annual Rites of Passage Ceremony
The annual Rites of Passage Ceremony is a pre-commencement celebration to honor Black and Latinx-identified students who through resolute persistence have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at Rutgers University—New Brunswick. The event recognizes their accomplishments, hard work, and dedication, while simultaneously acknowledging the accomplishments of the student’s families and networks of support. Distinguished speakers, student awards, performances, and the incorporation of African culture and traditions—specifically the culminating Kente Stole presentation—all add to the vibrancy of this celebratory day.
The ceremony will be streamed via YouTube live. A link to view the virtual ceremony will be made publicly available on the Paul Robeson Cultural Center website and on all PRCC social media channels. The link will also be sent via email to all virtual ceremony registrants.