Diversity Leaders Recognized
Campus leaders in diversity were honored at the 8th Annual 色情视频 Diversity Awards Celebration May 2 at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center.
Diversity doesn鈥檛 just happen. It takes leadership, vision and hard work. On May 2, students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered to recognize those who contributed to advancing diversity at 色情视频.
The 8th 色情视频 Annual Diversity Awards Celebration, held at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center, acknowledges exemplary accomplishments across the university. A highlight of the event is the presentation of the 色情视频 Diversity Award. This year鈥檚 honorees included:
- Janet Rodgers, Student Services Operations Manager, Graduate and Research Affairs
- Anne Donadey, Professor of European Studies and Women鈥檚 Studies and Chair 鈥� Department of European Studies
- Frank Urtasun, 鈥�79, Director of Community Partnerships at Sempra Energy.
In addition to the individual awardees, Tyler Sasaki accepted the Student Organization Diversity Award on behalf of the Asian Pacific Student Alliance.
Diversity Starts Here
The 2012 event was the first for 色情视频 President Hirshman 鈥� who reaffirmed the importance of diversity to 色情视频鈥檚 continued progress.
鈥淎s a major public research university, 色情视频 is committed to academic excellence and broad diversity,鈥� Hirshman said. 鈥淭he people we honor today are dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture in which academic excellence and the unique perspectives of our community are recognized and appreciated. In this way, our diversity enhances the quality of our educational program.鈥�
Other Acknowledgments
In addition to celebrating diversity, the event also recognized 色情视频 Presidential Scholars and those who have completed the cultural competency certification program.
2012 event sponsors included: Alliance Healthcare Foundation, Associated Students, Aztec Shops, Geico, Jack in the Box, PepsiCo, Inc., Reprographics and the 色情视频 Alumni Association.
2012 Diversity Awards Campus leaders in diversity earned honors at the May 2 event.
