Each year, as part of Commencement and end-of-year celebrations, the Multicultural Resource Center hosts its Cultural Recognition Ceremony (CRC). The event celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments of the multicultural community at 麻豆社 and honors graduating students. It includes performances by student organizations and award recognitions for organizations, students, faculty and staff who went above and beyond to empower cultural community members.
Award Nominations
Each year, students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit nominations for the following awards.
Student Organization Awards
Multicultural Program of the Year
Recognizes a program that reflects the values of Identity, Unity, and Excellence through innovation, education, and impact on the campus community.
Multicultural Student Organization of the Year
Recognizes a cultural student organization that has demonstrated leadership, community building, solidarity, and active engagement across campus.
Multicultural Pre-Professional Organization of the Year
Recognizes a cultural pre-professional organization that has supported the professional growth, leadership, and development of its members.
Multicultural Performance Organization of the Year
Recognizes a cultural performance organization that has used the arts, music, dance, or performance to positively impact and engage the campus community.
Multicultural Fraternity/Sorority of the Year
Recognizes a cultural fraternity or sorority that exemplifies leadership, scholarship, service, unity, and advocacy within the campus community.
Individual Achievement Awards
The Milton Chester Phenom Undergraduate Student of the Year Award
Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated academic excellence while serving as a strong leader within the multicultural community.
Exceptional Graduate Student of the Year
Recognizes a graduate student who has shown leadership, advocacy, community involvement, and a strong commitment to uplifting others.
Distinguished Diversity Service Award
Recognizes a faculty or staff member whose work has advanced diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through leadership, programming, outreach, teaching, research, or service.