Inaugural Maroon in Black formal celebrates black members of the McMaster community

On March 12, McMaster celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of black students, alumni, faculty, and staff at the inaugural Maroon in Black formal.

The event included talks from prominent black figures in the McMaster community including current MSU President Chukky Ibe, Sara Mustafa, Jordan Lentinello, Omobola Olarewaju, Satesh Seegobin, Leo Johnson, and Tumi Adegoroye.

The event is supported by McMaster University, the McMaster Students Union, MacAfricans, and the Alumni Association.

Graduate academic and graduate community service:

Akosua Pepra

Undergraduate community service:

Sahra Soudi

Black aspiring physicians at McMaster for the undergraduate academic award:

Sebat Mohamed and Sonia Igboanugo

“MOM” award – acknowledges active mentorship by a black McMaster member or community member or allies that have taken the extra task of active advocacy and support for McMaster students:

Dr. Juliet Daniels, Professor of biology, Faculty of Science