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November 9, 2022

Campus community invited to Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony today

Submitted by Rebeca Paz

The Office of First-generation Students will induct 110 students representing all colleges at the second Tri-Alpha Honorary Society Induction Ceremony, to recognize and celebrate first-generation student academic excellence. The ceremony will be from 4-5 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Forum Hall.

Faculty, staff and alumni who advance first-generation student success and serve as exceptional role models are nominated to be inducted into Tri-Alpha as honorary members.

This year's faculty honorees are Gregory Eiselein, professor of English, university distinguished teaching scholar and director of K-State First; Karin Goldberg, associate professor of geology; and Frank Tracz, professor of music and director of bands at K-State. The alumni and staff honorees are Karina Moncayo-Michel, program assistant, Staley School of Leadership; and Anthony YBarra, assistant director for K-State's Career Center.