Penelope Cervantes: Cervantes was given The Connect award because of her student involvement with the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, as well as Kent State University. Cervantes participated in Kupita/Transiciones in 2020 as a mentee and as a mentor in 2021 and 2022. Not only has she been a mentor, but she is also an active member of Sister Circle and Spanish and Latino Student Association (S.A.L.S.A.). Cervantes has been very intentional about being involved and having an impact on the students around her
Jade Northover: Northover was given The Presence award because of her ability to make her presence known within the community. Whenever Northover is in the SMC Lounge, she finds a way to be a light within the community and welcome people in. Northover was nominated by two of her peers for helping them feel like family within the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center. Northover has always seen the SMC as a safe place and wants others to feel the same.
Delonte Goodman, senior, mechatronics major was selected for “The Trendsetter”. Goodman was given this because he is continuously encouraging students to go to the SMC or participate in SMC events. Goodman has served as a mentor for Kupita/Transiciones for three years and each year he has went the extra mile to encourage his mentees to get involved in the SMC. As a member of the Male Empowerment Network, he not only attends the meetings but encourages those around him to attend as well. Goodman is dedicated to sharing the SMC space and resources with his peers and mentees.