Ohlone College professor recognized for leadership
Ohlone College professor of computer applications and
occupational technology, Rick Arellano, was one of five people awarded a Latino
Heritage Leadership Certificate of Recognition at Assemblymember Bob
Wieckowski's first Latino Heritage Leadership Awards Ceremony on Oct. 11.
The ceremony at the Newark City Hall Council Chambers served
as a platform to recognize individuals who had made significant contributions
to the Latino community and demonstrated a long-standing commitment to
bettering the community. The event was hosted by Wieckowski's office in honor
of National Hispanic Heritage month, observed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
"The 25th Assembly District is one of the most diverse
areas in the state of California, and we have greatly benefited from the rich
cultures and traditions of the Latino community," Wieckowski said in a
letter to the honorees.
Ohlone College trustee Vivien Larsen introduced Arellano, or
"Ricardo," as she called him, recalling how they had met 40 years ago
at the Oakland Technical High School, and highlighting how Arellano has helped
to support, promote and advocate for the success of the Latino community.
He was particularly passionate about advocating the success
and advancement of the community in education, science and technology, as well
as educating older adults, Larsen said in her introduction.
Arellano in his acceptance speech thanked his parents for
allowing him to leave Lima, Peru at the
age of 17, as well as everyone else dedicated to advancing
the underserved and underrepresented.
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