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The Student Diversity & Inclusion staff extend our deepest CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes to all our International & Multicultural graduates for this great achievement! You have been exceptional leaders and have played an active role in promoting diversity and inclusion on campus through the various involvements you have been a part of — whether as a club member or leader, serving in a committee to plan a diversity event or the CEAD conference, mentoring a high school student or a new freshman through the Diversity Excellence Mentor program, presenting a cultural topic in a workshop/conference, volunteering in the community as well as the interactions you have had inside and outside of the classroom with your peers, faculty and staff.
Because of your leadership and involvement, you will leave EOU a better place than when you arrived. As you graduate and move forward towards a new adventure, we have two quotes to share with you – “It is absolutely still possible to make a difference.” —Michelle Obama;
and
“Seek achievement not just for your own betterment but as an acknowledgment to those who sacrificed before you and those that will look at you for guidance”.
Thank you for your dedication and contributions to Eastern Oregon University. Continue radiating your Mountaineer spirit wherever you are and we hope to see you back soon as alumni. CONGRATULATIONS!
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ANDREA LAMPHA CAMACHO2021 Outstanding Multicultural Student Leader Award The Outstanding Multicultural Student Leader Award is reserved for a student who has made a profound impact on the culture of the multicultural student population at Eastern Oregon University campus. The individual recognized for has boldly advocated for and challenged the campus standards and norms in the best interest of multicultural students in an effort to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Through their work, they have impacted the lives of students in a positive way and have exemplified true leadership and credibility throughout her / his/their role as a student leader.
B.S. Health and Human Performance, Concentration in Community Health & Minor in Psychology
Tanapag, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
She/Her/Hers
B.S. Business Administration Concentration in Leadership, Organization and Management & Marketing, Minor in Economics
Kesebelau, Airai / Republic of Palau
“Gratitude for the Almighty God who has been with me and my Mom and Dad for believing in me”
Campus Involvement: Multicultural Student Employee, MSU Club, Navigators Club, Latino Impact, Speel-ya, Celebrate, Educate, and Appreciate Diversity Conference 2018-2021, OSCC Conference 2017-2019, MSU Club President- 2019-2020, SCMA Coordinator- 2020-2021
B.S. Business Administration, Minor in Military Science
Avondale, Arizona
“To all those who have supported me and will continue to do so, thank you!”
Campus Involvement: Celebrate Educate & Appreciate Diversity Conference, ¡CONECTATE!, Peer Mentor, Community Outreach Volunteer, Residence Life, and EOU Student Ambassador
B.S. Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing, Minors in Communication Studies and Economics
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
“Thank you to my family, friends, and the entire EOU community for pushing me to do my very best. This huge milestone would not have been possible without the love and guidance I have received these past four years. Un Dangkulu Na Si Yu’us Ma’ase!”
Campus Involvement: Celebrate, Educate, and Appreciate Diversity Conference, Navigator’s Club member, ASEOU Senator, EOU Cheer & Dance Team, Oregon East Magazine, and the EOU Board of Trustees.
B.S. Physical Activity and Health
Aimeliik, Palau
“Thank you so much to my family and friends for the endless love and support throughout this journey.”
Campus Involvement: Multicultural Center, Navigators Club, Navigators Club President, Celebrate, Educate, Island Magic Lu’au & Show and Appreciate Diversity Conference
B.A. in Theatre
Roseburg, Oregon
Campus Involvement: Latino Impact
He/Him/His
B.S. Computer Science, Minor in Art
Johannesburg, South Africa
Campus Involvement: International Dinner & Show
B.S. in Molecular Biology, Minor in Chemistry and Animal Science
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
“I would like to thank everyone that has been a part of this wonderful journey from my teachers, advisors, friends that I made and last but not least my family that has supported me through the years.”
Campus Involvement: International Students Association, ISA President 2019-2020, ISA Vice President 2018-2019
B.S. in Physical Health, Minor in Community Health
Jaluit Ujae Majuro Republic of the Marshall Islands
“The wind sails our canoe into a better future!”
Campus Involvement: Marshall Islands Club, Multicultural Club, & Health Club
B.A in Health and Human Performance, Concentration in Exercise Science
Hazel Dell, Vancouver, Washington
“Thank you to my parents for always supporting me, to my professors and academic advisors for always putting in extra time to help me succeed, and my mentors in Residence Life for contributing to my unique and special experience here at EOU.”
Campus Involvement: Residence Life
B.S. in Anthropology/Sociology, Concentration in Social Welfare
Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
“Jeremiah 29:11”
Campus Involvement: Navigators Club, Latino Impact, Speel-ya, and United Undocumented Students.
B.S. of Arts, Minor in Business Administration
Colfax, Washington
“A perfect plan doesn’t mean having everything go within expectations.”
Campus Involvement: TRiO student support services
B.S. in Psychology
Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
“Ai tong, ai pwos, ai kinisou.”
Campus Involvement: Navigators Club, Latino Impact, Black Student Union, United Undocumented Students Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Mountaineer Force, International Student Association, Kick Start, Celebrate Educate & Appreciate Diversity Conference, Oregon Student Association Conference, TriO, Multicultural Center Program
B.S. Molecular Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Saipan Northern Mariana Islands
“Para i familia-ku, todu i amigu-hu yan todu i maestro-ku, ma’lagu yu bai hu nahi hamyu un dangkulu si yu’us ma’ase yan agradesimen-tu para todu i supotasion-miyu yan todu i bidan-miyu para guahu gi durantin eskuela’hu guini giya EOU!”
Campus Involvement: Navigators club, Multicultural Student Union, Native American Club, Associated Students of Eastern Oregon University (ASEOU), Multicultural Student Union (Vice President 2018-2019)(President 2020-2021), Navigators Club (Treasurer- 2018-2019), TRiO”
B.S. in Economics
Pohnpwet, U, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
“I would like to thank everyone in my family for the supports you gave me, especially to my big sister for always picking me up whenever I fall. I would also thank my dear parents for always encouraging me and pushing me to achieve a greater future for myself. Also a special thanks goes to Bennie Moses Mesubed for always being there for me when in need of her presence. Thank you everyone and I am very grateful to have you all in my life.”
Campus Involvement: Navigators club, TriO
B.A. Economics, Minor in Anthropology/Sociology
Likiep Atoll, MH, Marshall Islands
“I would like to thank my support system for being the greatest. Especially my parents for their unconditional love & support. Bubu Annie and panda family for accepting me as one of their own. Last but not least, my advisor and Professors for helping me get this far. I feel lucky that I had the opportunity to attend Eastern Oregon University. It is an absolute honor.”
Master of Business Administration
Culver, Oregon
Campus Involvement: ASEOU, Celebrate Educate & Appreciate Diversity Conference, ¡CONECTATE! Planning Committee
B.S. in Education
Phoenix, Oregon
“Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures. -Cesar Chavez”
B.S. in Psychology and Nursing
Bemidji, Minnesota
“Dont let the past define you but create a better future by moving forward with the present.”
Campus Involvement: Speel-ya
B.S. in Accounting
Marshall Islands
“Always believe in your heart“
Campus Involvement: Navigator Club, 692 Iakwe Club
B.S. in Biochemistry
Grants Pass, Oregon
B.S. in Communication
Ontario, Oregon
“A good half of the art of living is resilience.” ― Alain de Botton”
B.S. in Nursing
Majuro, Marshall Islands
“Iakwe! My name is Ann Abija hailing from Ailinglaplap and Namu atoll. I am currently attending my final term and last days at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) and the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) here in La Grande, Oregon. I am studying nursing as my major. One of the challenges I faced as a student was being away from my family and coming to this completely new and foreign place with unknown expectations to further my education. A message I want to share to my fellow students and friends who are pursuing their studies overseas and far away from our homeland, is that we should never give up! Yes, there are times we face financial difficulties, mental breakdown, and have experienced a hungry stomach among many other things but we should never give up! Thank you Mama & Baba & aunty Thersay & uncle Bob and a special shoutout to all my friends and especially my “gurls” — thank you all so much!! Stay well and be safe! “If God is with her she will not fall” -Plasm 46:5.”
Campus Involvement: Navigators Club
B.S. Natural Resources
Koror, Palau
“First and foremost, I would like to praise and thank the lord almighty for guiding me through this journey and for keeping my family safe while I’m away. Secondly, I would like to thank my family, friends, advisors, co-workers, and everyone who has inspired and encouraged me to pursue my academic goals, I made it because of all of you. Also would like to dedicate this achievement to the memory of my grandparents. I hope you’re both watching all the way up there and proud. Lastly but certainly not the least, I would like to thank PNSB for the continued financial support throughout this journey. I wouldn’t have made it this far if it wasn’t for your generous financial support. Once again, thank you and may God bless us all.”
Campus Involvement: EOU Sports: Track & Field, Navigator’s Club, Island Magic Lu’au & Show, Celebrate, Educate & Appreciate Diversity Conference
“I am so grateful to have met my amazing support system who have helped me grow, thrive, and succeed in my college journey. Thank you to my advisors and my mentors who have helped me in the most turbulent of times during these past four years. Thank you for celebrating the wins with me as well. A very special thank you to Bennie Moses, Lucy Castro, the EOU Counseling Center, the EOU Student Diversity and Inclusion staff members, and our Pacific Island community here at EOU. I also want to say express my deepest love and appreciation for Michael Williams for being the greatest mentor, advisor, and friend that I have ever come to know. May you rest in love, peace, and power. I couldn’t have done it without your wisdom and guidance. Thank you Eastern Oregon University, it has been a pleasure being a Mountie!”
Campus Involvement:
ASEOU Director for Political Affairs, ASEOU Director for Diversity and Equity, EOU Career Services Student Worker, Celebrate, Educate, and Appreciate Diversity Conference, Oregon Students of Color Coalition Conference, ¡CONECTATE! Conference, Island Magic, Navigators ClubUnited for Undocumented Students Club, Denaming of Pierce Library Committee, TRiO Student and 2021 Outstanding Multicultural Student Award Recipient
B.S. in History, Minor in Anthropology/Sociology. B.S. in Multidisciplinary Education with a Minor in ESOL
La Grande, Oregon
“To Martin, you have stood by me these last three years of college. You have supported me through passing grades and failing papers, you have supported me when I was at my richest and at my most broke, through the excitement of another year passed and through my mental breakdowns. You have been there for me and supported me, now that I am done with school I get to be the one to support you through your endeavors.”
Campus Involvement: TRiO, Multicultural Center events and LGBTQ+
B.S. Political Science and Economics, Minor in Pre-Law
Ngatpang, Palau
“First I would like to thank the all mighty God for giving me strength to carry forward with my academics. Second I would like to thank my mom for all her hard work and sacrifices to make this accomplishment of mine possible. For all the efforts, love, and support, I cannot say thank you enough to everyone who has been part of my educational journey.“
Campus Involvement: ASEOU Senator, ASEOU Director for Political Affairs, Navigators Club, Latino Impact, Black Student Union, TRiO, United Undocumented Students, Diversity Excellence Mentor 2018-2019, OSAC Conference, Celebrate, Educate Appreciate Diversity Conference, EOU Kickstart Program
B.S. in Business Administration
“I want to express my gratitude to all my friends and families for all that you’ve done for me. Also, I want to thank my teachers for all the hard-working and dedication that you have given me for these past two years at eou. Special thank you to all my 692 Iakwe Club for all the love and support that we’ve been spend together. Lastly, to my parents, thank you for everything and I wish you two were here to see this milestone I have accomplished. Without you, I wouldn’t be where I’m today. Once again, thank you everyone and God Bless.“
Campus Involvement: Island Magic
B.S. Health and Human Performance, Concentration in Community Health
Kabinmeto and Kwajalein atoll, Marshall Islands
“Let my steps stay on your track so that my feet will not stumble.” (Psalms 17:5) Enin ej eon eo jen Bible im ekar kōkajoor ña eloñ iien ko ij mōjno. Komolol Anij kōn men otemjej im iien otemjej! I am very thankful to all my professors who provided me and helped me in starting and building a strong foundation for myself at Eastern Oregon University, EOU. EOU is my foundation, and I will continue to have future endeavors. My counselors, they have offered me the guidance and support I needed each step of the way. Everyone including EOU faculty, Student Services, staff, etc.…all supported and contributed to what I have achieved in graduating today. Everyone I met through EOU have all been helpful in some way in their services and for that, I am truly grateful. I am so happy, so excited, and so proud to be a graduate of Eastern Oregon University. If I was given a chance to choose again, I stand firm with EOU. There isn’t anywhere I would rather be than here. EOU instilled courage in me to be the person I am who sees the importance of serving the underserved people in a community and much more. Families, friends, and my best friends, thank you very much for your prayers, and unconditional love and support. In addition, I really appreciate my 692 Iakwe Club and the Marshallese community in La Grande. I am truly blessed! I would also like to acknowledge the father of my children, Anje Phillip, for his unending encouragement, love, and support. To my two handsome boys, KAMD and MD, mommy did it again! I do not think mommy could have done it without you two to motivate me to be the best I can be with much help and caring from your father. I love you guys from Ebon, Wotje, Lae, Enmat, Ebedon, Kwajalein, Kabinmeto, and back!”
Community Involvement: Navigator club, Celebrate, Educate, & Appreciate Diversity Conference, 692 club
B.S. in Information Technology Management, Minor in Communication Studies & Computer Science
“Dear mom & DadI feel so honored and blessed to have you as my parents, and want to express my gratitude for your care and support over the years. Thank you for instilling me with a strong passion for learning and for doing everything possible to put me on the path to greatness. I will never forget the important values you have passed down to me—particularly perseverance and honesty. Beating cancer and losing a parent during my senior hasn’t been the best but having the right support system made it east. Truly grateful for friends–now family for being the best support system. Words cannot describe how important you are to me. To the Computer Science faculties, thank you for your support and being accommodating during my difficult times. Thank you so much for everything that you’ve done to help me reach the peak of my profession. I am highly blessed to have such amazing mentors and grateful for all the skills you have instilled in me. To my friends A,D,R,E, Your contribution to my success does not go unnoticed. If not for your care and support, I wouldn’t be where I am today. You have been pillars of support, guidance, and love in my life since the day I was born. I feel so good today, and words cannot express how much your guidance really means to me. I learned to live one day at the time; I also enjoy/appreciate the little things and I have stopped worrying about the future because life itself it’s so unpredictable.”
Campus Involvement: Navigators Club, Island Magic Lu’au & Show, Celebrate, Educate & Appreciate Diversity Conference and Latino Impact Club
B.A Business Administration
Bikini Marshall Islands
“In life, there is really nothing we have to lose, because we were born with nothing to begin with. Eventually one day, all of us will die. Everything that we’ve come to see as important, will lose significance on that day. What would you wish you could have done then? How would you rather have lived your life? Take that and start living true to that today. Don’t live your life in regret, because life is not meant to be lived in regret. It’s meant to be live in passion, with love, with fire, conviction, and purpose. Don’t ever settle for what you don’t want; keep fighting for what you believe in. To my biggest supporters in life, Mama and Papa, there are no better words to use today than “thank you”. I may be the first person in our family to graduate from college, but this degree is partly yours as well: It would never have been possible without your support and guidance. I could not have done it without you. Your contribution to my success does not go unnoticed. If not for your care and support, I would not be standing among the graduates today. I am truly blessed to have such amazing parents and grateful for all the love you have instilled in me. You are one in a million! A special dedication and “thank you” to one of my closest friends, Roselyn Tartios, for your never ending love and support throughout my academic journey. Thank you for always stepping in to help me whenever life would throw its challenges at me . I am forever indebted to you . To my EOU faculty, staff and admin, Komooltata for being a life-changer, future maker, and a mind shaper. My life has changed because of all the lessons you have given me. I appreciate you all!! Favorite quote: “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” — Malcolm X”
Campus Involvement: Navigators Club, Island Magic Lu’au & Show, 692 Iakwe Club, and RMI Nuclear Remembrance Celebration Speaker
B.S. in Computer Science, Associates in Business
Bend, Oregon
B.S. in Sociology with a concentration on Social Welfare
Campus Involvement: Student Diversity & Inclusion Intern, Navigators Club, SAGE Club, Celebrate, Educate & Appreciate Diversity Conference Master of Ceremonies
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Hoke Union Bldg, Rm. 212 La Grande, OR 97850 (541) 962-3741