Annual Diversity Awards set April 27
By Sabrina Shahawi
San Diego State University's annual Diversity Awards are presented to student organizations, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners for their exemplary contributions to diversity and social justice. The SDSU Diversity Awards event serves as an opportunity for the entire university community to come together and celebrate their long standing commitment to diversity.
“The diversity awards are a symbol of our collective efforts to make our university the best it can be. The daily efforts and collaboration of people from across our campus continue to create an inclusive environment for everyone,” said Chief Diversity Officer, Aaron Bruce.
The event highlights and acknowledges Corporate and Community Supporters for their contributions to diversity and social justice. Sean Sheppard (’95) will present this year’s Alumni Diversity Award. He is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Embrace program, which mobilizes college students to serve their communities.
DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENTS
Award recipients demonstrate an exemplary commitment to the SDSU “Shared Vision” goal to “Create a community proud of its diversity and commitment to social justice.”
The following organization and individuals will be honored at the awards ceremony:
• Student Organization, Africana Studies Majors and Minors Association.
• Director of Service Learning and Community Engagement Program, Division of Undergraduate Studies, Jose Preciado.
• Founder and Executive Director of E3 Civic High School, Helen Griffith.
• Interim Assistant Director of SDSU Study Abroad, Inemesit "Ine" Williams.
• Professor and Chair, Department of Women’s Studies, College of Arts and Letters, Huma Ahmed-Ghoush.
MORE INFORMATION
The ceremony will run from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, in the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, Montezuma Hall.
It is free and open to the public, but registration is requested.