Senior Sankofa Ceremony
December 12, 2008
Watson School of Education Atrium

The Senior Sankofa Ceremony was established in 1999 by the African American Graduate Association (AAGA) at UNCW to honor graduating students of color. Sankofa is a West African Akan language word meaning “wisdom in learning from the past to build for the future” and symbolizes an African rite of passage. The Senior Sankofa Ceremony marks the tradition of students of color graduating from their lives at UNCW to their new careers. This concept has been adapted in this ceremony to represent the unity among students of color. A Senior Sankofa medallion is presented by AAGA to each student.

The African American Graduate Association is currently filling positions on their steering committee. The steering committee is responsible for setting goals for the chapter and working with the Alumni Relations staff to plan events.

For more information about AAGA and how to get involved contact:

Enoch Hasberry
AAGA Chapter President
Phone- 910.265.0210
Email- ehasberry@yahoo.com