Celebrating Diversity: Ivy Tech Hosts 2nd Annual Multicultural Graduation

The Indianapolis campus of Ivy Tech Community College held its 2nd annual Shades of Excellence Multicultural Graduation Celebration on April 30, 2024. The event recognized the achievements of graduates from the 2023/24 academic year across fall, spring, and summer semesters. It was organized by the Office of Diversity & Community Engagement and celebrated students from diverse multicultural backgrounds.

During the celebration, the campus showcased its diverse student body, with special mentions of graduates involved in various campus organizations such as Veteran and Military Services, TRIO Student Support Services, Disability Support Services, and student groups including Brother2Brother, Nina Scholars, Bowen Scholars, and PepsiCo Scholars.

The event featured speeches from Chancellor Stacy Atkinson and Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Community Engagement, Amanda Bonilla. Ahmadzia Momand, President of the Student Government Association, also spoke, highlighting the inclusive nature of the celebration.

The college acknowledged the historical significance of the land where Ivy Tech campuses are situated, recognizing it as the former homelands of Native American tribes like the Miami, Wea, and Potawatomi. This acknowledgment reminds attendees of the past and the ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous peoples.

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