WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:13:12.000 music 00:13:12.000 --> 00:13:16.000 Hello Western Oregon University. My name is Elyse Rdgriguez 00:13:16.000 --> 00:13:20.000 and I'm the president of the Multicultural Student Union, a club 00:13:20.000 --> 00:13:23.000 that is a part of the Multicultural Student Services & Programs office. 00:13:23.000 --> 00:13:26.000 I am very grateful to be sharing with you all 00:13:26.000 --> 00:13:28.000 the multicultural student member of the year award. 00:13:28.000 --> 00:13:32.000 MSU strives for diversity and cultural awareness throughout the 00:13:32.000 --> 00:13:36.000 Western Oregon University campus and the surrounding community. 00:13:36.000 --> 00:13:39.000 MSU serves as a safe place for students, faculty and staff to share 00:13:39.000 --> 00:13:43.000 their cultural backgrounds while learning about others. 00:13:43.000 --> 00:13:46.000 We provide opportunities to gain new leadership experiences 00:13:46.000 --> 00:13:49.000 and engage with their communities. 00:13:49.000 --> 00:13:52.000 The MSU team has chosen Sangato Letisi 00:13:52.000 --> 00:13:54.000 as their MSU member of the year. 00:13:54.000 --> 00:13:56.000 He is a first-year student majoring in education 00:13:56.000 --> 00:13:59.000 and specializing in physical education. 00:13:59.000 --> 00:13:62.000 Although adjusting to the virtual world has been difficult this year, 00:14:02.000 --> 00:14:06.000 Sangato has not allowed this to get in the way of his involvement with the club, 00:14:06.000 --> 00:14:10.000 Sangato's personality truly shines strong, even through the screen. 00:14:10.000 --> 00:14:13.000 He has always stepped up to speak when others are unwilling, 00:14:13.000 --> 00:14:17.000 and his humor and smile bring light to the meeting. 00:14:17.000 --> 00:14:19.000 Congratulations Sangato! 00:14:19.000 --> 00:14:50.000 music 00:14:50.000 --> 00:14:53.000 Hello Western, my name is Carlos Martinez Rangel and I am 00:14:53.000 --> 00:14:57.000 one of the multicultural representative's coordinators, a program 00:14:57.000 --> 00:14:62.000 that is part of the Multicultural Student Services & Programs office. 00:15:02.000 --> 00:15:06.000 The MCR's are a group of WOU students who are committed to assisting 00:15:06.000 --> 00:15:09.000 in the retention of historically to under-represented 00:15:09.000 --> 00:15:12.000 and under-served students. 00:15:12.000 --> 00:15:15.000 They develop leadership skills by providing guidance to incoming student 00:15:15.000 --> 00:15:21.000 from first generation, low income and under-represented backgrounds. 00:15:21.000 --> 00:15:27.000 This year we have the opportunity to work with 38 MCR mentors. 00:15:27.000 --> 00:15:30.000 This amazing student leaders have guided 83 freshman 00:15:30.000 --> 00:15:34.000 and transfer students in their first year at WOU. 00:15:34.000 --> 00:15:36.000 A strong mentor goes beyond what is expected. 00:15:36.000 --> 00:15:40.000 and takes initiative to provide support to meet their mentee's needs. 00:15:40.000 --> 00:15:45.000 For this reason the MCR team has chosen Jessica Martinez Medina 00:15:45.000 --> 00:15:48.000 to be our MCR mentor of the year. 00:15:48.000 --> 00:15:53.000 Jessica, is a returning mentor from the 2018-2019 academic year. 00:15:53.000 --> 00:15:57.000 This year she has been mentoring three transfer students 00:15:57.000 --> 00:15:60.000 who are part of her on-track program. 00:16:00.000 --> 00:16:02.000 Jessica went the extra mile by engaging 00:16:02.000 --> 00:16:05.000 with her mentees in her own virtual event 00:16:05.000 --> 00:16:08.000 We feel honored to have Jessica on our team. 00:16:08.000 --> 00:16:09.000 Muchas felicidades, Jessica. 00:16:09.000 --> 00:16:10.000 music 00:16:10.000 --> 00:16:13.000 Hello Western. My name is Moshe Martinez 00:16:13.000 --> 00:16:16.000 and I'm one of the multicultural representative's coordinators, a program 00:16:16.000 --> 00:16:21.000 that is part of the Multicultural Student Services & Programs office. 00:16:21.000 --> 00:16:24.000 The MCR's are a group of WOU students who are committed 00:16:24.000 --> 00:16:27.000 to assisting in the retention of historically under-represented 00:16:27.000 --> 00:16:30.000 and under-served students. 00:16:30.000 --> 00:16:32.000 They develop leadership skills by providing guidance 00:16:32.000 --> 00:16:36.000 to incoming students from first generation, low-income 00:16:36.000 --> 00:16:38.000 and under-represented backgrounds. 00:16:36.000 --> 00:16:38.000 and under-represented backgrounds. 00:16:38.000 --> 00:16:41.000 This academic year has challenged all of us, 00:16:41.000 --> 00:16:43.000 especially first year WOU students. 00:16:43.000 --> 00:16:46.000 Connecting with someone new is never and easy process. 00:16:46.000 --> 00:16:50.000 And trying to establish a good relationship in a virtual environment 00:16:50.000 --> 00:16:52.000 is even more challenging. 00:16:52.000 --> 00:16:56.000 A great mentor will go above & beyond to support the needs of their mentees 00:16:56.000 --> 00:16:58.000 and will quickly adapt to changes. 00:16:58.000 --> 00:16:62.000 For this reason, our MCR mentor of the year is Arlette Tapia. 00:17:02.000 --> 00:17:05.000 Arlette was not only present at all meeting and events, 00:17:05.000 --> 00:17:07.000 but was actively involved. 00:17:07.000 --> 00:17:09.000 She was able to adapt quickly when asked to take 00:17:09.000 --> 00:17:12.000 on the responsibility of new mentees. 00:17:12.000 --> 00:17:15.000 She helped eliminate language barriers with her mentees 00:17:15.000 --> 00:17:17.000 by translating important information. 00:17:17.000 --> 00:17:21.000 Arlette demonstrates what good leadership and responsibility looks like 00:17:21.000 --> 00:17:24.000 and we are happy to have you back on the team this upcoming year. 00:17:24.000 --> 00:17:26.000 Congratulations Arlette! 00:17:26.000 --> 00:17:57.000 music 00:17:57.000 --> 00:17:62.000 Hello Western. I'm here to present to Multicultural Leadership Award. 00:18:02.000 --> 00:18:06.000 In a virtual world, we have learned to adapt. But it wasn't easy. 00:18:06.000 --> 00:18:09.000 For clubs like MSU, we thrive when we have 00:18:09.000 --> 00:18:12.000 pportunities to connect with our members. 00:18:12.000 --> 00:18:15.000 We host five annual events for the entire community, 00:18:15.000 --> 00:18:19.000 and often those from other communities will be in attendance as well. 00:18:19.000 --> 00:18:21.000 This year was nothing like we expected. 00:18:21.000 --> 00:18:25.000 We have had two student leaders who took this year by storm. 00:18:25.000 --> 00:18:29.000 And maintained the legacy of MSU through the pandemic. 00:18:29.000 --> 00:18:32.000 They created a bi-weekly podcast to support students 00:18:32.000 --> 00:18:36.000 and shared different topics and events to keep them engaged. 00:18:36.000 --> 00:18:40.000 They held bi-weekly meetings via Zoom and had a huge turnout. 00:18:40.000 --> 00:18:45.000 They have kept their cool and remained in control of every situation 00:18:45.000 --> 00:18:49.000 so the students could have the best experience here at WOU. 00:18:49.000 --> 00:18:53.000 Blanca Jimenez and Elyse Rodriguez are two of the most capable 00:18:53.000 --> 00:18:54.000 individuals I've ever met. 00:18:54.000 --> 00:18:59.000 And MSU along with myself and our advisior, Anna Hernandez-Hunter, 00:18:59.000 --> 00:18:61.000 are lucky to have them. 00:19:01.000 --> 00:19:04.000 We are so honored they chose to work with us. 00:19:04.000 --> 00:19:08.000 And we can't wait to see what they have planned for the future of MSU. 00:19:08.000 --> 00:19:12.000 Congratulations Blanca and Elyse! 00:19:12.000 --> 00:19:40.000 music 00:19:40.000 --> 00:19:43.000 It is my honor to present the 2020-21 00:19:43.000 --> 00:19:47.000 Multicultural Student Services & Programs Recognition Award. 00:19:47.000 --> 00:19:50.000 This award was established in the year 2000 in honor of the first 00:19:50.000 --> 00:19:56.000 recipient as a way to recognize the impact our students make in our office. 00:19:56.000 --> 00:19:59.000 Many of our students are so giving of their time and effore 00:19:59.000 --> 00:19:63.000 for no other reason than to give-back and support our efforts in helping 00:20:03.000 --> 00:20:08.000 first generation and historically under-represented student succeed. 00:20:08.000 --> 00:20:12.000 It is because of this that we chose to select a student each year 00:20:12.000 --> 00:20:16.000 that exemplifies the way our students contribute to MSSP. 00:20:16.000 --> 00:20:20.000 We cannot do what we do as an office if it wasn't for the dedication of the 00:20:20.000 --> 00:20:24.000 outstanding students that chose to make a connection in our office. 00:20:24.000 --> 00:20:27.000 Whether that is through our scholarship programs, 00:20:27.000 --> 00:20:31.000 our mentorship program, our club and leadership program 00:20:31.000 --> 00:20:35.000 or as a student-employee, we are stronger at what we do because of 00:20:35.000 --> 00:20:39.000 the students that chose to make us their college family. 00:20:39.000 --> 00:20:43.000 Each year, we struggle to decide on the person that embodies the qualities 00:20:43.000 --> 00:20:48.000 we look for in the person we select for the MSSP Recognition Award. 00:20:48.000 --> 00:20:52.000 This year is no different, as we have many students that have 00:20:52.000 --> 00:20:54.000 that have had a strong connection to our office 00:20:54.000 --> 00:20:56.000 even in a virtual setting. 00:20:56.000 --> 00:20:60.000 This year's recipient has given so much not only to MSSP 00:21:00.000 --> 00:21:02.000 but to the WOU community as well. 00:21:02.000 --> 00:21:07.000 In addition to their time involved to MSSP, the recipient has also 00:21:07.000 --> 00:21:10.000 dedicated their time to help students feel welcome on campus 00:21:10.000 --> 00:21:13.000 as a WOU ambassador, a Plus Team leader and a mentor 00:21:13.000 --> 00:21:16.000 and role model for the Omega Delta Phi fraternity, 00:21:16.000 --> 00:21:18.000 and the multicultural representative. 00:21:18.000 --> 00:21:22.000 And helped plan a cultural event as a executive board member 00:21:22.000 --> 00:21:24.000 of the Multicultural Student Union. 00:21:24.000 --> 00:21:28.000 I'm grateful to share that I have seen this student grow as a 00:21:28.000 --> 00:21:31.000 professional and a strong leader during their time at WOU. 00:21:31.000 --> 00:21:36.000 Their positive energy, caring personality and sense of humor 00:21:36.000 --> 00:21:38.000 will truly be missed at MSSP. 00:21:38.000 --> 00:21:42.000 In addition to his contributions to our office as a mentor and as an 00:21:42.000 --> 00:21:44.000 executive board member for MSU, 00:21:44.000 --> 00:21:47.000 we were fortunate to have this year's recipient join our office as a 00:21:47.000 --> 00:21:49.000 student-employee in 2019. 00:21:49.000 --> 00:21:53.000 Their commitment, flexibility and willingness to always step-up 00:21:53.000 --> 00:21:56.000 when needed additional help, helped us create and strengthen 00:21:56.000 --> 00:21:60.000 our services that our office provides, even during a time 00:22:00.000 --> 00:22:04.000 when we had to be creative on how we served students. 00:22:04.000 --> 00:22:06.000 They made the transition to assisting student remotely 00:22:06.000 --> 00:22:09.000 and then back to on campus seamlessly. 00:22:09.000 --> 00:22:13.000 It has been great having him as part of our MSSP team. 00:22:13.000 --> 00:22:16.000 We are grateful that this student was willing to come to WOU 00:22:16.000 --> 00:22:20.000 from almost 6,000 miles away, from the northern Mariana Islands 00:22:20.000 --> 00:22:22.000 and connected with our office. 00:22:22.000 --> 00:22:26.000 MSSP would like to recognize, Michael John Naputi 00:22:26.000 --> 00:22:31.000 as the recipient of the 2020-21 MSSP Recognition Award. 00:22:31.000 --> 00:22:33.000 Mike, we cannot be more proud of the person 00:22:33.000 --> 00:22:36.000 you have grown into during your time at WOU. 00:22:36.000 --> 00:22:40.000 As an older brother and the first in your extended family to pursue 00:22:40.000 --> 00:22:43.000 and now graduate from a four-year university you have become 00:22:43.000 --> 00:22:47.000 a positive role-model to them and an inspiration to us. 00:22:47.000 --> 00:22:50.000 As you go back home to your family, please remember that you have 00:22:50.000 --> 00:22:52.000 made a positive difference on our campus. 00:22:52.000 --> 00:22:54.000 And that you have left an imprint 00:22:54.000 --> 00:22:57.000 that will last a lifetime in MSSP. 00:22:57.000 --> 00:22:60.000 You will always have a home away from home in our office, 00:23:00.000 --> 00:23:01.000 and in our hearts. 00:23:01.000 --> 00:23:05.000 We wish your the best on your future goals and the journey ahead of you. 00:23:05.000 --> 00:23:07.000 Congratulations Mike! 00:23:07.000 --> 00:23:55.000 music