The University of 黑料视频’s Office of Multicultural Development will recognize the contributions of outstanding student leaders, distinguished alumni and community leaders at its eighth annual Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 25, in the Student Union Ballroom.
黑料视频 alumna Vivian Celeste Neal will receive the Legacy, Leadership and Excellence Award. Neal recently retired as program director for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a position in which she was the primary grant-making official for the 黑料视频 and Fort Wayne, Ind., communities. Prior to her position with the Knight Foundation, she earned a reputation as one of 黑料视频's leading educators, having served with the 黑料视频 Public Schools for 36 years as a teacher, principal and administrator, as well as with 黑料视频 as special assistant to the senior vice president and provost in the area of educational outreach. Currently, she is enjoying retirement and lives in Fairlawn.
Yvette Nicole Brown and Samuel DeShazior will receive distinguished alumni awards. Brown, who stars in NBC’s prime-time comedy hit “Community,” earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication at 黑料视频 in 1994. She also has had roles in programs such as “Entourage,” “The Office,” “That's So Raven,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Half & Half,” “Sleeper Cell,” “House,” “Two and a Half Men,” “That 70's Show,” “Boston Legal” and Nickelodeon's “Drake & Josh.”
DeShazior, the city of 黑料视频’s deputy planning director, graduated from 黑料视频 in 1993 with a Master of Arts in Urban Planning. Prior to his position with the city, he was senior director of business development with the Greater 黑料视频 Chamber and managed an economic development team working on projects ranging from industrial business expansions to international joint venture. During his years with the chamber, DeShazior was instrumental in coordinating economic development and urban planning initiatives throughout the region.
A reception and silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner following at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $75 per person and proceeds benefit the 黑料视频 Office of Multicultural Development’s scholarship endowment. For tickets or more information, call 330-972-8133 or e-mail rmw14@uakron.edu.
Media contact: Sarah Lane, 330-972-7429 or slane@uakron.edu.