Celebration of Excellence |
RIT’s Division of Diversity and Inclusion held its Celebration of Excellence program in Ingle Auditorium last month. DDI presented Beacon Awards to students, staff, faculty, and alumni in recognition of their work to enhance diversity and inclusion both on and off the RIT campus. Student organizations honored their peers. Keith Jenkins, DDI vice president and associate provost also presented special awards to RIT leaders and partners who are making a difference. Entertainment was provided by NTID Masquers Drama Club and the Asian Culture Society.
Join us in congratulating the following award recipients for 2025:
DDI Vice President and Associate Provost Awards: RIT President David Munson and NTID President Gerard Buckley
Faculty Beacon Award: Elisabetta D’Amanda, principal lecturer of Italian, professor Modern Languages and Cultures Department, COLA
Staff Beacon Award: Denise Herrera, Interpreter, NTID
Alumni Beacon Award: Aqua Porter, MBA ’96, Executive Director Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative
Student Beacon Awards: Jaelin Vernon, Daijya Robinson and Oluwamumiyo Makindipe
MOCHA of the Year Award: Keyon Vassell
WOCHA of the Year Award: Marlynn Dorielan
ALANA Collegiate Association- RIT’s Urban Dance Crew, the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and Natalie Robinson
Global Union: The Oluwaseyi Onifade Community and Compassion Award presented to Bishop Oparaugo