Nazareth College hosted the first annual President’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion awards (P.E.D.I.A) in April. This event is sponsored by the office of the president and the office for diversity and inclusion, and is aimed to recognize those individuals and groups that have made significant contributions to the College’s efforts to build and nurture an inclusive campus community.
There are five awards that are given to the following individuals, departments, and/or groups: student, faculty, staff, office or program, student organization, and collaborative initiatives. Those whose work is focused explicitly on diversity and inclusion efforts must go “above and beyond” their role to receive these awards.
Diversity Outreach Volunteer Awards:
Students: Pablo Valentin
Faculty: Dr. Yamuna Sangarasivam
Staff: Ms. Jean Hoyt
Department/Program/Group: Diversity Council
Honorable Members: Talia Alexander, Megan Marks, Megan Maher, Corey Rainboth, Janee Greenidge, Sabata Harley, Jenoy Merchant, Ashley George, Malik James, Ryan Page, Zarah Bathrick, Katelin Benini, Ahmad Jackson, Dr. Ginger Jacobson, Ms. Kristin Wood, Ms. Amanda Torpey, Terry Stewart, Ms. Carey Backman, Mr. Michael Ngadi, Mr. Miguel Baique, Mr. Andy Morris, Mr. Brian McGahan, Mr. Rustin McNiff, Professor Mark Primus, Dr. Estella Norwood Evans, Isaiah Tolbert, A.N.C.H.O.R.S, Music Department
L+.E.A.P Awards:
Students: Melissa Casale
Faculty: Dr. Brigid Noonan
Staff: Ms. Jane Kelly
Department/Program/Group: Office of the Registrar
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards:
Students: Alexia Blair
Faculty: Professor Mark Primus
Staff: Mr. Jamie Fazio
Department/Program/Group: Campus Operations and Auxiliary Services (& Dining Services)
Ms. Gaynelle Wethers Award:
Student/Faculty/Staff: Tonya Williams-Guzman
President's Inclusive Excellence Award:
Student/Faculty/Staff: Dr. Estella Norwood Evans (retiring)
Department: Campus Life
Special Recognition from President Braveman:
Ad Hoc Committee for Diversity & Inclusion 2016 - 2017
M.L.K Day Celebration Committee 2016 - 2017
ODI Student Employees 2016 - 2017
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