The Multicultural Office for Student Access, Inclusiveness and Community recently recognized graduating seniors, student organizations, staff and faculty this week for efforts to promote diversity.<\/p>\n
At a May 2 year-end awards banquet and graduation reception, 13 individuals and organizations were honored for their commitment and promotion of diversity at UCCS.<\/p>\n
The event began with a welcome from student leaders John Szpyrka and Jesse Perez, and Regina Lewis, a current UCCS Ph.D. student and associate dean at Pikes Peak Community College, spoke. Graduating seniors were presented with a special MOSAIC stole to wear at graduation and awards were announced.<\/p>\n
Those receiving awards were:<\/p>\n
2009 Faculty Awards<\/strong> 2009 Staff Awards<\/strong> 2009 Advisor Awards<\/strong> 2009 Outstanding New Club Award<\/strong> 2009 Outstanding Achievement in Diversity Award<\/strong> 2009 Indomitable Spirit Award<\/strong> 2009 Outstanding Club Award<\/strong> 2009 Rising Star Award<\/strong> 2009 Outstanding Event Award<\/strong> 2009 Outstanding Leader Award<\/strong> 2009 Outstanding Graduate Student Award<\/strong>
\nSilvia Martinez
\nBecky Thompson<\/p>\n
\nRuth Shilling
\nSabrina Wienholtz<\/p>\n
\nEric Nissen<\/p>\n
\nClub Elias<\/p>\n
\nSpectrum<\/p>\n
\nVirginia Orona<\/p>\n
\nAsian Pacific Islander Student Union<\/p>\n
\nAyden Merino<\/p>\n
\nSafety is a Human Right Rally (Women\u2019s and Ethnic Studies & Student Diversity Council)<\/p>\n
\nCrystal Duckhorn<\/p>\n
\nEmanuelita Martinez<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"