Celebrating Black History Month
February 1, 2022
"There's something that I see in agriculture that is the future. I see development. I see technology. And of course we have great leaders, but I think that if we bring in leaders who are more diverse, I feel like it could be a better, more welcoming career for a lot of people."
—Hilariia Ponce
CFANS student Hilariia Ponce is featured in "Where It Starts," a series highlighting individuals and communities who continue to make Black history at the University of Minnesota and beyond, starting change wherever the powers of creativity, vision, and joy meet. She is a first-year undergraduate student majoring in agricultural education with a minor in environmental science
Explore the full series from University Relations.
Starting points for change
Explore Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences at the U of M
Learn about the President's Emerging Scholars program
Find scholarships at the U of M
Read “FFA Embraces Agricultural Education for All”
Throughout the month of February, the University of Minnesota's Office for Multicultural Student Engagement is proud to be working in collaboration with other university affiliates such as SUA, BSU and the African American & African Studies Department to celebrate Blackness in the past, present, and future.
Events in February include:
- "Forget Me Not" Reception Collaboration with SUA | Thursday February 3rd, 6:00pm
- Power and Privilege Series: Nicole Cardoza | Monday, February 28th, 5:00pm
- Black Student Union’s Cultural Showcase | Thursday February 17th, 6:00pm
- View more events and resources
