Linn-Benton Community College

Mary Mayfield Dee Curwen Kamran Mirza Staff, students and community members whose work promotes diversity, inclusion and social justice were honored at Linn-Benton Community College's Unity Celebration held Feb. 25 at the college. The annual event recognizes individuals and organizations whose work establishes unity and inclusivity while promoting diversity and social justice on the college campus and in our communities. Awards given at the celebration include the Analee Fuentes Unity Award, presented to LBCC student Kamran Ahmed Mirza, LBCC staff member Kim Sullivan, and LBCC faculty member Mary Mayfield, and the Gary Westford Community Connection award, presented to community member and former LBCC Multicultural Center Director Dee Curwen. Mirza, an Associate of Arts transfer student from Albany, is an outspoken social justice advocate. Her work includes securing inclusive signage for gender-neutral restrooms on the college campus, and bringing awa...

A “Unity Celebration” recognizing individuals whose work promotes diversity and social justice will be held at Linn-Benton Community College Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Fireside Room, Calapooia Center, CC-211, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. This annual event recognizes individuals and organizations whose work establishes unity and inclusivity while promoting diversity and social justice on the college campus and in our communities. The Analee Fuentes Unity award will be presented to one LBCC student, staff member and faculty member for their contributions to diversity and social justice. The Gary Westford Community Connection award will be presented to an individual or organization whose work with diversity, inclusion, social justice and equity contributes to the college and community. Guest speaker Turiya Autry will speak on addressing violence and hip-hop culture. Enjoy readings by LBCC Poetry Club members. Light refreshments served. This event is free and open to th...