May 27, 2016

Multicultural Springfest: A celebration of diversity, longevity among Stanford’s staff

By L. A. Cicero

This year’s Multicultural Springfest, held on Thursday, May 26, celebrated the diversity of employees from across the university. The Celebrating Staff Careers portion of the program recognized staff who reached milestone anniversaries of 30, 35, 40 and 45 years in their careers on campus. Staff members enjoyed a picnic lunch, art and craft exhibits by talented colleagues and musical entertainment. University President John Hennessy was feted by Springfest organizers for his support of staff during his 16-year tenure.

view of people picnicking on the lawn and tables at Frost Amphiteater during Springfest — Multicultural Springfest brings staff together to celebrate their diversity and dedication. The event features a picnic and recognition of staff with milestone career service.
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co-workers from the Stanford Libraries Dion Aragon, left, Randy Steele, and Caleb Cochran with Don Cameron of University IT sitting around a picnic table — Multicultural Springfest brought together co-workers from the Stanford Libraries Dion Aragon, left, Randy Steele, and Caleb Cochran with Don Cameron of University IT.
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Isabel Alvarez-Valdez and Erick Ramirez salsa dancing — Isabel Alvarez-Valdez of the Graduate School of Education and Erick Ramirez of Event Services salsa their way to become winners of the impromptu dance contest.
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people dancing — Staffers dance to the infectious beat of the Latin Rhythm Boys.
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John Hennessy and Victor Madrigal holding a T-shirt quilt gift while Sheila Sanchez looks on — President John Hennessy receives a special thanks for his support of university staff along with a quilt made from the Multicultural Springfest’s commemorative T-shirts, presented by Victor Madrigal, emcee, and Sheila Sanchez, Springfest coordinator.
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Provost John Etchemendy shakes hands with staff member Feff Fairbairn — Cantor Art Center’s Jeff Fairbairn was among the employees celebrating 35 years of service at the university.
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Rosa Gozalez and Anita Black cheering — Springfest coordinator Rosa Gonzalez and Springfest emcee Anita Black
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Erika Topete, Alanna Reyes and William Garrett sitting and chatting on the grass — Friends Erika Topete, Alanna Reyes and William Garrett relax and chat in the shade after lunch at Frost Amphitheater.
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friends taking a selfie — Friends take a moment to share the fun with a selfie.
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uniformed workers Arunesh Naidu, left, Cesar Menjivar, Steven Zarate, Luis Aleman and Luis Vargas lined up along walkway listening to the music at Springfest — Colleagues from the electric shop in Land, Building and Real Estate Arunesh Naidu, left, Cesar Menjivar, Steven Zarate, Luis Aleman and Luis Vargas enjoy the music at the staff Multicultural Springfest.
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staff line up at a table to pick up a commemorative T-shirt — Stanford employees line up for a commemorative T-shirt as they enter Frost Amphitheater to celebrate staff at the Multicultural Springfest.
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