The sixth annual Green and Golden Globe Diversity Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, in the Memorial Union Great Plains Ballroom. A reception to honor award winners is set to begin at 3 p.m., with the awards program at 3:30 p.m.

The NDSU Division of Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach created the awards to acknowledge the efforts of faculty, staff, students and community members who create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment where all people can learn and work.

2015 Green and Golden Globe Diversity awardees are:

• James Clifton, assistant professor of accounting practice

• Anna Sheppard, assistant director, TRIO/McNair Scholars

• Samuel Ogunyemi, NDSU senior majoring in mechanical engineering

• NDSU Women's Activist Organization

• Churches United, Moorhead, Minnesota

Vice President's Green and Golden Globe Diversity Award:

• John Klai, BS '78, architecture 

Diversity Impact Award:

• Erika Berg, assistant professor of equine studies

 All are welcome to attend the event.

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