The 22nd annual Unity Luncheon celebrated the university’s commitment to diversity and honored individuals for their efforts in serving underrepresented communities, supporting inclusive activities and programs, and raising awareness of the issues affecting their communities.
The luncheon, held on Feb. 25, featured keynote speaker Jesus Salvador Treviño, who is an author, and film and television director. Treviño discussed growing up in the Chicano movement and his calling to document the experience on his 8 mm movie camera. The award-winning director challenged the audience to seek truth, embrace their identity and serve their communities.
The 2014 Diversity Champions are named by each of the affinity organizations on campus. They are:
ACCESS and disability ALLIANCE (AdA)
Doron Feuer, industrial engineering student
Lea J. Manske, senior coordinator of advising services, Student Support & Equity Programs
Asian Pacific Faculty, Staff & Student Association (APFSSA)
Zugey M. Kumagai, hospitality management student
Sharon Rocacorba, coordinator of Greek life and education, APFSSA president, Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers
Black Faculty & Staff Alliance (BFSA)
Christine Hall, communication student
Tambra Williams, executive assistant, public affairs
Latino Faculty, Staff & Student Alliance (LFSSA)
Moises Alvarado, kinesiology student
Patricia Duran, coordinator, ARCHES program
Native American Community
Elizabeth A. Skillens, foods & nutrition student
Mario R. Cordova, admissions counselor and campus tours supervisor, Office of Admissions & Outreach
Pride Alliance
Soleil Burgess, student
Kevin Colaner, associate vice president for student services