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Dear Alumni and Friends,

A lot is happening within our multicultural communities as we build our influence on campus and among alumni. Several new initiatives have been implemented, enhanced, or are under consideration by the Multicultural Center and we’re excited to tell you more about them!

Our multicultural and international students are actively involved in campus life and the community, and our new 4 Diversity Initiative is making their experiences even more rewarding. Through this dynamic and holistic approach we are delivering quality programs and services enabling students to assess their educational needs, connect with staff to identify resources and ensure they realize academic success.

We’re also involved with multiple events throughout the year. Some will likely be familiar to you, while others are brand new this year:

• Celebrate, Educate & Appreciate Diversity Conference
• Maxville Mobile Museum Exhibit
• Intercultural Dinner & Show
• Island Magic Lu’au & Show
• Indian Arts Festival & Powwow

Providing financial assistance is another important way of supporting our students, and that is exactly what Philip Tham, class of ’74, did when he created the Margaret Tham and Leen Inghels International Student Scholarship fund. Beginning in the 2015-16 academic year, three to four international students will receive up to $2,000 in scholarship support thanks to Philip’s generous gift!

As you reflect on your own experience at EOU, take a moment to consider how these powerful programs provide opportunities for self-expression and inclusion in a very special community. With our growing multicultural student population, may we count on your support? Join Philip and all of our current donors in helping us continue to provide these much needed resources.

Thank you from all of us at the Multicultural Center!

Alumni spotlight:

“EOU provided long life learning opportunities for me to explore, to learn and to grow. During my time at EOU, I enjoyed participating in the many opportunities available, and being involved and engaged in a meaningful and impactful way enlightened my learning experience. I am very confident and successful in my career today, an outcome of the challenging opportunities staff and faculty guided me through at EOU.”

Abio Ayeliya, ’08

A 2008 EOU graduate, Abio is the founder and CEO of Sabu Help International, a non-profit organization that provides microfinance, student aid, and business training to people in Ghana, Africa. The organization enables individuals to overcome poverty, create better lives for themselves and their families, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. Abio is also currently the coordinator for Leadership and Diversity programming at Salt Lake City Community College in Utah. His position includes advising and supervision for both the North Region Vice President and the Fine Arts and Lectures Vice President boards, as well as
the SLCC Men’s and Women’s Soccer Programs. In addition to his advising responsibilities, Abio coordinates the Student Life and Leadership’s Diversity Exploration and Inclusion Annual Dinners. economic self-sufficiency.