An enthusiastic crowd welcomed the latest inductees into NDSU’s Tapestry of Diverse Talents program. Kevin Brooks, an associate professor in the English department, Amoussa Koriko, a senior in the Theater Arts programs, and Angela Mathers, a graduate assistant in the equity and diversity office, were all on hand to weave their chosen strip of cloth into one of the frames that stand near the Tapestry photographs on the second floor of the Memorial Union. The second, color-filled frame is now nearly full, as the Tapestry Program ends its 15th year.
The Tapestry of Diverse Talents is a program of the Memorial Union that recognizes students, faculty, staff and alum for the diversity and contributions they bring to NDSU.
Colleagues and friends who submitted the nominations shared some of the contributions of their nominees. Brooks is deeply involved with African relief and resettlement, especially related to Southern Sudan. Koriko wrote and recently directed a play about his homeland and is involved in Togo relief efforts. Mathers is a dedicated campus and community volunteer working, in particular, on social justices issues. A reception was held following the induction ceremony.