COE faculty have been selected for recognition at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2022 Commemoration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday January 13th.
Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann will be receiving the Social Justice “Drum Major” Award. The Social Justice “Drum Major” award recognizes a faculty, staff member, or scholar who demonstrates a commitment to and engages in equity and inclusion efforts in the campus community. This individual has made significant contributions in improving access and opportunity for faculty, staff, and students on campus by dismantling barriers through putting into place policies, programs, or initiatives to enhance opportunity and success for underrepresented populations.
The Sapsik’ʷałá Tribal Advisory Council, including Leilani Sabzalian and Michelle Jacob, will receive the Outstanding Community Partner Award. This award recognizes an outstanding community partner (an individual or organization) who demonstrates exceptional achievement and commitment to promoting and practicing diversity, inclusion, equity, and access within the Eugene/Springfield community and/or in partnership with the university.