Diversity Council for an Inclusive CSUEB & the Office of Faculty Development
Invite All Members of the University to Our Celebration
Friday, June 1
University Union 311
3-5pm
Food & Beverages provided
Honoring the recipient
First Annual Terry Jones Diversity and Equity Award
Presenting “Race: The Power of an Illusion” DVD
Panel Discussion: George Miller, Terry Jones, and Gale Young.
Congratulating President Mo Qayoumi on his Inauguration
Initiating the Kindness Project
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RSVP Eileen Barrett eileen.barrett@csueastbay.edu
or Evelyn Padua Andrews evelyn.andrews@csueastbay.edu
Maria Deanda-Ramos’ acceptance speech
Recipient of First Annual Terry Jones Diversity and Equity Award
From: Maria Deanda-Ramos
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:28 PM
To: Valerie Taniguchi
Cc: Maria Deanda-Ramos
Subject: Diversity Council Event
Hi Val,
Thanks again for agreeing to receive the Terry Jones Diversity and Equity
Award on my behalf tomorrow. The following are a few sentiments to share with
those in attendance on my behalf.
First, I'd like to express my sincere regrets for missing this afternoon's
program. When my family and I planned the weekend vacation that resulted in
my absence today, I had no idea that this event was being planned.
Secondly, I wish to thank the Diversity Council for an Inclusive CSUEB. The
Council's work is extremely important and necessary. I hope our university
and campus community recognize the tremendous contributions to this great
university the Council has and will continue to make.
Above all, I'd like to express my sincerest gratitude for this great honor.
I am very humbled and proud to be the first recipient of the Terry Jones Diversity
and Equity Award. I am especially pleased that this award is in recognition
of Dr. Jones, whom I have always respected and admired. For over 30 years
Dr. Jones has been the conscience of CSUEB when it comes to equity, fairness,
diversity, and multicultural awareness/understanding.
Again, thank you all for this great honor.
Maria Deanda-Ramos