Interacting with people from diverse backgrounds increases critical thinking. Delta celebrates belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion in education in order to improve academic and interpersonal skills, and to better prepare students for the workforce. By holding events and celebrations, we are prioritizing belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion to help make everyone feel welcome on campus.
Heritage Months Activities
Heritage months help Delta College to celebrate, acknowledge and educate others on various ethnic and marginalized groups. These groups have long histories and contributions to American History, and the celebrations help us understand some of our own cultures and identities, as well as others. Some of the important events we celebrate are:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January)
- Black History Month (February)
- Women’s History Month (March)
- Asian Island Pacific Heritage Month (May)
- Hispanic Heritage Month (September – October)
- Native American History Month (November)
The organized activities have included: speakers on campus, films, displays and academic project work. Each activity hopes to give students the chance to have an open dialogue and receive information about others.
Awards & Recognition
Spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Award
The award is presented by Delta’s Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) and the Saginaw chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, of which Dr. King was a member. Each year, BFSA members select an employee whose service to the institution and community exemplifies the spirit of Dr. King’s work and values.
Past recipients
2020 – Carlos McMath
2019 – John Neal
2018 – Veronica Bond
2017 – Monica Hernandez-Alaniz
2016 – Rosemary Reeves
2015 – Dr. Linda Holoman
2014 – Dr. Charissa Urbano
2013 – Carl Ruth
2012 – Beverly Westbrook
2011 – Mary Beth Looby
2010 – Dr. Jean Goodnow
2009 – William E. Ketchum, Jr.
2008 – Teresa Stitt
2007 – Katrina Nichols
2006 – Joan Sabourin
2005 – Jack Crowell
2004 – Neville Britto
2003 – John Pugh
2002 – Willie Thompson
2001 – Dr. Betty Jones