Celebrating Inclusive Excellence Recognition Program and Reception
March 2, 2026 - Jabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D.
The Office for Inclusive Excellence and Impact invites you to join us at the Celebrating Inclusive Excellence Recognition Program and Reception on Friday, April 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, Big Ten Rooms A and B.
The Creating Inclusive Excellence Grants program and Inclusive Excellence Award recipients will be recognized for their exceptional and innovative contributions to advancing inclusion and making the campus a more welcoming place for all.
In addition, we will recognize and celebrate our campus partners and volunteers who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to promoting belonging and wellbeing at the university.
Program
3:15 p.m. Introductions and welcome
3:20 p.m. Welcome remarks:
Dr. Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., President
3:25 p.m. Recognition of 2025-26 Inclusive Excellence Awards recipients:
Alex Guo, Humanities Pre-Law and Experience Architecture majors, College of Arts and Letters
Diana Bello-De Ocampo, Associate Professor, College of Natural Science
Eddie Boucher, Associate Director and Assistant Professor, College of Social Science
Laura Freidhoff, Senior Curriculum Specialist, College of Human Medicine
Team, Unit or Organization Award – Inclusive Campus Initiative
Team, Unit or Organization Award – North American Indigenous Student Organization: Powwow Committee
3:35 p.m. Acknowledgement of volunteers and partners:
Creating Inclusive Excellence Grants
Diversity Research Network: Launch Awards Program
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Scholarship
César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Commemorative Celebration Awards
3:40 p.m. Closing remarks:
Dr. Jabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer
3:45 p.m. Mix and mingle with Sparty!
4:15-5 p.m. Enjoy music, fellowship and light refreshments
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited space, RSVP today!
