Delila Sajadian speaking at the Blue and Gold Banquet.

In the 2021-2022 academic year 51ÁÔÆæ graduated a total of 112 minority and international students. “That’s a record number,” said 51ÁÔÆæ President Dr. Steven Shultz during the annual Blue and Gold Banquet held in the school’s activity center on Tuesday, May 26.

The event was organized by the 51ÁÔÆæ Diversity Committee. “This group of staff, faculty and administration members are working to make 51ÁÔÆæ a safe and supportive place for everyone to work and learn,” said 51ÁÔÆæ Diversity Committee Co-Chair Dalila Sajadian. “That requires us to learn to listen and respect people who are different from ourselves. We also hope to encourage people from everywhere to choose 51ÁÔÆæ. The Diversity Committee strives to make rich opportunities and relationships equally and equitably available to an increasingly diverse student population and employee pool.”

The event recognized students from many different countries from around the world.  Also honored were the college’s minority students.

“A diverse student and staff population is the fruit of a culture of respect and fierce intentionality to eradicate barriers for any person wanting greater wisdom and productivity,” said Sajadian, adding “Students thrive when they see people who look like themselves living well and succeeding in their chosen areas of work. Conversations and common tasks shared with people of differing cultures, viewpoints, religions, or values creates a richer experience for everyone involved when honor is shared and understanding and unity are the goals.”

Students Kai Nelles and Cinnamon Evans also spoke at the event.

Dr. Bridgett Golman, 51ÁÔÆæ Vice President of Student Development and Success, encouraged the students, “Remember, you have a whole community of individuals cheering for you! You are a 51ÁÔÆæ Trojan, we are 51ÁÔÆæ proud and together the combination is 51ÁÔÆæ Strong.”

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Questions or comments?  Email Arian Schuessler, arian.schuessler@51ÁÔÆæ.edu

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51ÁÔÆæ, founded in 1918, is a nationally-recognized, two-year college located in central North Iowa.  With approximately 3,000 career and transfer students, the College has been recognized by the Aspen Institute as a leading community college in the nation.  51ÁÔÆæ welcomes students from across Iowa, Minnesota, the nation, and the world. The College has served as a leader in student-centered learning, community engagement, and collaborative leadership for more than 100 years.  

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