KuShinda 2018
OWU’s Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Celebrates a Year of Student Achievements
Ohio Wesleyan University’s Office of Multicultural Student Affairs celebrates KuShinda (Swahili for “to be victorious”) each spring to recognize the outstanding leadership, academic achievement, and community impact of OWU’s many multicultural and minority students.
On April 25, the following students were honored during KuShinda for their achievements during 2017-2018 academic year:
Rising Star Leadership Award
- Claudia Kelly
- Paige Ross
- Cassie Warukira
Lotus Leadership Award
- Annie Miner
- Brayams Ayala-Ramos
Najaah Excellence Award
- Ares Harper
- Eva Blockstein
The Rev. Jon R. Powers Jitstis Sosyal
- Leia Ashikawa
- Ahmed Hamed
- Jackie Everetts
Greg Moore “NayNaToe” Warrior Spirit Award
- Audrey Castaneda Walker
- Trevor Martin
Pete and Barbara Smith Outstanding Student Leadership Award
- Raissa Kanku
- Adedayo Akinmadeyemi
Harambee Outstanding Organization Award
- Rafiki wa Afrika
- YDSA (Young Democratic Socialist of America)
In the OWU Spirit Award
- Joshua Epkins
- Hailey LaRoe
Liderazgo Leadership Award
- Cara Harris
Congratulations to these outstanding students and all who were recognized at KuShinda 2018!
Photos from the Event
