Nebraska Wesleyan’s recent Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration included the recognition of this year's advocates for diversity. Honored were students 昆汀·里斯 and 尼罗河Debebe, Coach 珍戴森 and Professor 玛丽西克曼.
The 2022 theme for the MLK celebration was "It starts with me." The award winners were noted for embodying an "It starts with me" mentality about diversity, 股本, 包容, and social justice work. Assistant Director of 多样性 and 包容 Wendy Hunt stated, "We all must start with ourselves to make this earth equitable and inclusive for all who live on it. Congratulations to our award winners for the work they have done and will continue to do."
多样性 Advocate awards
Head Women's Soccer Coach 珍 戴森
“珍 has been a leader for diversity in the Athletic Department. Last year she helped create a Staff 多样性 committee," said Director of 体育运动 Ira Zeff. "She also was NWU’s representative on the American Rivers Conference 多样性 Committee that developed a conference Unity Statement that is now read before each conference competition.”
Congratulations, 珍!
Assistant Professor of English 玛丽 西克曼
“玛丽 has increased our exposure to cultural difference, 连通性, and shared responsibility as human beings. She has helped us move beyond acceptance of perceived difference to curiosity and to empathy which contribute to cross-cultural understanding and peace," said Professor of English Gerise Herndon.
Congratulations, 玛丽!
昆汀 瑞茜- senior, exercise science major
Fellow student Dani Wheeler said, “昆汀’s willingness to be a leader in clubs and speak up for others shows their responsibility and initiative to making NWU and Lincoln better.”
Congratulations, 昆汀!
玛丽 Butler award
The prestigious 玛丽 Butler Award recognizes a junior or senior who identifies as a student of color, is in good academic standing and demonstrates the ability to enrich the campus through extracurricular involvement, 领导, responsibility, and concern for others.
尼罗河 Debebe- senior, political science and communication studies major
Assistant Professor of Political Science Zach Baumann said, “尼罗河 is not content to sit in the wings, instead he works for organizations advocating criminal justice and immigration reforms and actively participates in electoral campaigns and social movements. 尼罗河 demonstrates initiative promoting civic engagement and enriches campus through his contributions in the classroom and involvement in extracurricular activities.”
Congratulations, 尼罗河!