A day on the hill
On Feb. 19, 2014, over 650 students, parents, educators, community and government leaders came together in support of Governor Gary R. Herbert’s ’66
by 2020’ education initiative, a state goal that 66% of all working-age Utahns
will hold a post-secondary degree or certificate by 2020, the Utah Office of
Multicultural Affairs (MCA) hosted its 2nd Annual Multicultural Youth Leadership Day at the Capitol.
The Multicultural Youth Leadership Day at the Capitol is a day to empower
our youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. Students learned how to be
agents of positive social change in an increasingly diverse and multicultural
community. This year’s program included Capitol tours, educator and student
awards, questions and answers with Legislators and
remarks from Pamela Atkinson, Attorney General Sean
Reyes; former Utah Senator Ross Romero; Youth of the
Year Evelyn Salazar, Helen Gwen, a West High School
Sophomore; and John Haugland, a 3rd grade student at
Mountain View Elementary School.
Byron Russell, Co-Chair of
the Multicultural Commission applauds Deng Yak
for his academic achievements
Join the Utah Office of Multicultural Affairs for next
year’s “Multicultural Youth Leadership at the Capitol”
on Feb. 19, 2015. For more information please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 801.245.7214
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