2016 Social Responsibility and Diversity Awards Nominations

University College and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at �� are accepting nominations for the second annual Social Responsibility and Diversity Awards Celebration. The Social Responsibility and Diversity Awards recognize students, faculty, alumni and community supporters who provide outreach support and programs focused on increasing the success of underrepresented and/or underserved students.

To nominate an individual or organization, and submit it by Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m.

If you have questions, contact Shana Lee at slee@kent.edu or 330-672-8582, or N.J. Akbar at nakbar@kent.edu or 330-672-1865.

Also, please save the date for the Social Responsibility and Diversity Awards Celebration. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, at the NEW Center at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

POSTED: Thursday, August 11, 2016 01:28 PM

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