Join the UNLV American Indian community in partnership with the Office of Student Diversity Programs for our annual Sunrise Ceremony. Within American Indian cultures, new beginnings are honored with reflection, blessing, and spiritual grounding to ensure a positive journey. This tradition will serve as a meaningful start to the academic year for UNLV’s students, staff, and faculty. Breakfast will follow in Pida Plaza

Program Highlights

• Opening: Kyle Ethelbah, EdD, MPH, Director, CAEO College Programs (White Mountain Apache)

• Welcome & Tribal Acknowledgement: Student Leaders

• UNLV Representative: B. Keith Rogers, DBA, PMP, Vice President of Student Affairs (Invited)

• Faculty Speaker: Steven Sexton, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, English

• Elders Speak: Chris Spotted Eagle, Las Vegas Paiute Tribe

• Blessing of Attendees

• Closing

• Breakfast in Pida Plaza

Start the semester with intention, reflection, and community. All are welcome.