Just about ten years ago, enlightened and motivated students, teachers and administrators at the University of Michigan innovated the first Lavender Graduation Ceremony. It’s now become quite the event at a quickly growing list of universities, conducted to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally students to acknowledge achievement and contribution. By design, Lavender Graduation occurs a week prior to the general commencement for all students, as a way to allow a time and a place for a special focus.