Sept. 30 – Oct 2, 2021 To increase connections between our multicultural alumni, academic faculty and the current student body, the Chancellor's Commission on the Status of People of Color, the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center (JGMC) and the Nebraska Alumni Association extend an invitation to all alumni to participate in a few special events during the 2021 Homecoming Weekend.
Schedule (subject to change) Thursday, Sept. 30 | Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R Street 5 - 6:30 p.m.: Multicultural Homecoming Mixer to celebrate the Distinguished Alumni of Color Dr. Lawrence Chatters, ’04, ’18, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, will provide keynote remarks highlighting the importance of community. 2021 Distinguished Alumni of Color Brad Brooks, ’96, ’06, College of Architecture Pablo Rangel, ’11, ’13, College of Arts & Sciences Susie Owens, ’11, ’19, College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Olukemi “Kemi” Akinyemi, ’04, College of Business Dr. Eulanda Sanders, ’97, College of Education & Human Sciences Kevin Abourezk, ’12, College of Journalism & Mass Communications Friday, Oct. 1 | Nebraska Union 3 – 4:45 p.m.: JGMC Hall of Fame Networking Reception 5 – 5:45 p.m.: JGMC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 6 p.m.: Homecoming Parade and Cornstock Festival 2021 JGMC Hall of Fame Inductees Romulo “R.J.” Vega, Mexican American Student Association Cynthia K. Gooch-Grayson, Ph.D., Afrikan Peoples Union Vernon J Miller, University of Nebraska Inter-Tribal Exchange Chau Nguyen, Asian Student Union John Osiri, Ph.D., Dr. Michael W. Combs Legacy Award Marty Ramirez, Ph.D., The JGMC Influencer Award Saturday, Oct. 2 Nebraska vs. Northwestern Homecoming Game
Please contact multicuturalhc@unl.edu with questions.
Please note: We remain committed to the health and safety of our alumni and university community and will adhere to all university, local and CDC-directed health measures during the event. Currently, all University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty, staff, students, and visitors are required to use a facial covering at all times when indoors on the UNL campuses. Details on this policy are available here. We will update you accordingly should this guidance change.