Emporia State University’s Homecoming activities have several highlights, including the Sam and Jeannene Hayes Lecture this upcoming Wednesday.
On KVOE’s ESU Buzz on Thursday, ESU student and Blue Key Honor Society Hayes Lecture Chair Maria Sanchez, an international student from Colombia, said the appearance of ESU alum Dr Muhammad Nashatizadeh reflects some of her own journey at Emporia State.
Blue Key Honor Society advisor Cherie Crisp says Dr Nashatizadeh’s appearance continues a long tradition of impactful speakers through the Hayes Lecture Series.
The topic of Dr Nashatizadeh’s talk is “From Neurons to Networks: Learning, Leading and Helping Others.” He says leaders have to learn constantly.
Dr Nashatizadeh, an Emporia native, says Emporia State played a pivotal role in his growth and development from a college student to an adult.
Meanwhile, certain plans have already been divulged for the Black and Gold Gala on Halloween, including the Distinguished Alums to be formally recognized: Shirley Antes, Sean Bird, Joretta Duncan, Steve Harmon and Dr Marilee McBoyle-Wiesner. Presidential Award honorees were announced Wednesday, including:
*Community Partnership: Sally Sanchez of Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow
*Community Champion: Jeremy Rusco, Dynamic Discs founder and Champions Landing owner
*Education Ambassador: Walter S and Evan C Jones Foundation
*Spirit of Dedication: Jane Reeble, co-founder of the Reeble Foundation
*Emporia State Icon: Dr John Rich, former professor, associate dean and interim dean in the School of Business and Technology
*Leadership Advocates: Sam and Jeannene Hayes, founders of the Hayes Lecture
*Advocate for State Change: Dan Hawkins, Kansas House Majority Leader
More information about ESU Homecoming activities is available at emporia.edu/homecoming and KVOE.com.
