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Dr. Martin LutherKing Jr. DayCelebrated at<strong>Wayne</strong> <strong>State</strong>Above: Raymond Gant was the keynotespeaker at the Martin Luther King, Jr. DayCelebration Dinner at WSC on Jan. 20.Upper right: Audience members wereinvited to participate in the entertainmentduring the evening. Bottom: Benin, WestAfrica native Charles Ahovissi providedentertainment for the evening.The Martin Luther King Jr. Day CelebrationDinner featured Raymond Gant of Ferris <strong>State</strong>University and entertainment was provided by CharlesAhovissi, a professional dancer originally from Benin,West Africa. The event was held on Jan. 20.Gant is director and special assistant to thepresident at Ferris <strong>State</strong> University. In 1986, Gantfounded and serves as administrator of the Office ofMinority Student Affairs at Ferris <strong>State</strong> University.This office continues to coordinate activities insupport of personal and academic programs and toassist students with their transition to campus. Gant isan alumnus of Ferris <strong>State</strong> University (BS ’84 in Business Administration) and CentralMichigan University (MA ’98 in Counseling Education).A national speaker on the topic of diversity and multiculturalism, Gant advisesthe President on matters of diversity and serves as a liaison to several local and offcampusgroups. He coordinates the campus-wide diversity plan and assists thepresident in guiding Ferris’ diversity efforts into the new millennium.Gant’s presentation preceded Ahovissi’s performance. A world tour performer andteacher of African dance, he now resides in Omaha. He shares his love and knowledgeof African culture through teaching, dancing, drumming, and singing.Alumni Achievement AwardThe Alumni Achievement Award recognizes <strong>Wayne</strong><strong>State</strong> alumni who have outstanding achievementsin their career and/or civic involvement, and haveprovided support to WSC. Please use the form tonominate someone you think deserves this award.Alumni Service AwardThe Alumni Service Award recognizes <strong>Wayne</strong> <strong>State</strong>alumni who have enhanced the <strong>College</strong> throughdedicated service, promotion and financial support.Please use the form to nominate someone you thinkdeserves this award.Send nomination and supporting information to:Alumni Office, <strong>Wayne</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>College</strong>,1111 Main St., <strong>Wayne</strong>, NE 68787, or e-maildelunda1@wsc.edu. Thank you.Nomination Form - Circle one: Achievement Award Service AwardPlease printNominee's Name__________________________Grad Year ______________________Nominee's Occupation ___________________________________________________Nominee's Mailing Address _______________________________________________City/<strong>State</strong>/Zip __________________________________________________________Nominee's Phone Business____________________ Home ____________________On a separate sheet of paper please state the nominee's career accomplishments (citespecific achievements) and civic contributions (community, charitable organizations,schools, etc.).Nominated byName__________________________________ Grad Year ______________________Mailing Address ________________________________________________________City/<strong>State</strong>/Zip __________________________________________________________Phone Business_______________________ Home __________________________8
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