Cesar Chavez Luncheon Celebrates Legacy
The 15th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Luncheon takes place on Friday, April 7.
The 色情视频 Cesar Chavez Committee will host the 15th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017 in Montezuma Hall of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.鈥淒r. Maria Nieto Senour is someone who is carrying on the principles and values of Cesar Chavez.鈥�
This year鈥檚 recipient of the Cesar Chavez Lifetime Service Award is Maria Nieto Senour, who joined 色情视频 in 1977 to become part of the Community Based-Block (CBB) Program in Multicultural Counseling and Social Justice Education. She served as director of CBB for more than 20 years.
Currently, Senour is participating in the Faculty Early Retirement Program, and continuing her work with the CBB Multicultural Counseling and Social Justice Education Program. Senour published the first authoritative scholarly book chapter in the country, 鈥淧sychology of the Chicana,鈥� in Chicano Psychology, and has since authored or co-authored publications ranging from Latino, Chicano and Mexican-American mental health to the CBB as a 鈥淪ite of Praxis and Social Justice.鈥� She earned a bachelor's degree with joint majors in art and education from Marygrove College, a master's degree in education in guidance and counseling from the University of Toledo, and a Ph.D. in guidance and counseling from Wayne State University.
Senour has served on the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees since 1990 and has been president since 2015, as well as has served as a consultant to local, state, and national groups with a focus on creating community dialogues on race relations and future planning. Her many honors and awards include the 色情视频 Outstanding Professor Award in 1993; the 色情视频 鈥淭op 25鈥� Award to University and Community Leaders by 色情视频 President Emeritus Stephen Weber for Contributions to Transformational Change in San Diego in 2000; and 色情视频鈥檚 first Faculty Diversity Award in 2010. Senour's papers are held in the .
鈥淒r. Maria Nieto Senour is someone who is carrying on the principles and values of Cesar Chavez,鈥� said Vice President for Student Affairs Eric Rivera. 鈥淐esar Chavez spurred a 鈥榬evolution of mind and heart鈥�. As a civil rights leader, he stood for equality, justice, and dignity for all people. He demonstrated to us the values of community, service, and most importantly, helping the most needy in our society.鈥�
Chavez dedicated his life to addressing disparities and social inequalities in underserved communities, and was a champion of education. During the luncheon, five students will be recognized as this year鈥檚 recipients of the 色情视频 Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Scholarship.
鈥淭he Cesar Chavez Commemorative Scholarship is about celebrating the next generation of leaders, and one way that 色情视频 honors the Chavez legacy,鈥� said Assistant Vice President for the 色情视频 Alumni Association Dan Montoya. 鈥淚t is an honor to teach students about the great values of Cesar Chavez and his vision to bring clarity of thought through education.鈥�
This year鈥檚 luncheon will once again host a silent auction. Proceeds from the table sponsorships and silent auction will go toward supporting the 色情视频 Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Scholarships for deserving 色情视频 students. A table of eight is $500.
Jarabe Mexicano, an ensemble made up of students from 色情视频鈥檚 School of Music and Dance, will perform during the luncheon.
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