Marisa Sikes was nominated by one of her current English 101 students, Alexsandra Serrano, to be an honoree at a luncheon sponsored by American Indian Student Services during Nizhoni Week on the UNM campus. Alex thanked Marisa for making the classroom an open environment in which she felt she could have a voice.

The luncheon was organized in order to recognize UNM faculty and staff who have had a positive influence on Native students through teaching, advising, or other modes of support. The luncheon also facilitated interdepartmental conversations about diversity and advocacy on campus during Nizhoni Week. Nizhoni Week is a week of student-centered activities, open to the public, during which Native students, Native student organizations, and supporting UNM departments celebrate and share Native culture with all of UNM and the surrounding Albuquerque community.

At the luncheon ceremony Marisa received a certificate from AISS, which featured Alex's praise of her.

Nizhoni Week continues on campus through Sunday, and the remaining events can be viewed here.

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Congratulations Marisa!

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