Cambodian Dance
Cambodian Dancers Chamnan Renz and Kim Chea practicing before ceremony. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Native American Drumming and Song
Red Nation Brotherhood Singers and Drum Group drumming as the ceremony convenes. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Dean Elaine Leeder and Professor Nsengimana
Dean Leeder and Prof. Nsengimana chat before the ceremony. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Dean Elaine Leeder's Address
Dean Leeder addresses the crowd of over 500 guests. - Photo by Holly Sautner
SSU President Dr. Ruben Arminana's Address
Dr. Arminana welcomes the crowd. - Photo by Holly Sautner
State Senator Mark Leno Announces Resolution
Senator Leno unveils an official resolution from the Assembly and Senate, co-sponsored by Assemblymember Jared Huffman. - Photo by Holly Sautner
David Salm and Jann Nunn's Address
Salm and Nunn address the crowd and give thanks and acknowledgements. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Brenda Flyswithhawks Presents
Representing the Native American Community, Brenda Flyswithhawks of the Bird Clan, Tsalagi (Cherokee) Nation. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Very Rev. Barthev Gulumian and Baret Yeretsian Present
Fathers Gulumian and Yeretsian present for the Armenian Community. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Traditional Armenian Music by Khatchig Jingirian
Khatchig Jingirian performs Traditional Armenian Music for the crowd. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Redwood Empire Chinese Association Chorus Performs
Choral music performed by the Redwood Empire Chinese Association Chorus. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Traditional Yiddish Music: Harmonia Schvesters
Yiddish music performed by Gale Kissin and Le'ah Lippin. - Photo by Holly Sautner
The Venerable Masarin Visothea Presents
The Venerable Masarin Visothea represents the Cambodian community. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Keynote Speaker Professor Joseph Nsengimana Presents
Ambassador to the United Nations, representing the Rwandan Tutsi community, Nsengimana addresses the crowd. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Traditional Rwandan Dance: Abahoza
Traditional Rwandan dancing performed by the members of Abahoza. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Traditional Rwandan Dance: Abahoza
Traditional Rwandan dancing performed by the members of Abahoza. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Traditional Rwandan Dance: Abahoza
Traditional Rwandan dancing performed by the members of Abahoza. - Photo by Holly Sautner
Iliana Barillas's Closing Presentation
SSU Senior Iliana Barillas reads from "The Cure of Troy" by Seamus Heaney. - Photo by Holly Sautner
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