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UND event recognizes alumni and social justice leaders, fosters community through shared history<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tamba-Kuii Bailey, associate vice president for Community and Belonging at UND, welcomes attendees at the 2026 Empowered By Our Past event in Grand Forks. Photo by Tom Dennis\/UND Today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

GRAND FORKS \u2014 Stories of perseverance, service and belonging took center stage April 9 as the University of North Dakota\u2019s Hilyard Center hosted its annual Empowered By Our Past event. The event is designed to connect generations of students through shared history and lived experience.<\/p>\n

Held in the UND Memorial Union before a crowd of students, faculty and community members, the program blended recognition, storytelling and reflection, all rooted in a central goal: helping students see themselves in UND\u2019s past and feel empowered to shape its future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis event grew out of a research project to identify important student experiences and legacies,\u201d said Stacey Borboa-Peterson, director of the Hilyard Center. \u201cOur goal was to share a more inspiring and inclusive UND history, one where all students could connect their life and legacy to this university.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(From left) Aaron Flynn, Joan Jorde and Sara Haugen stand with their 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Awards, which they were awarded at UND’s Empowered By Our Past event. Photo by Tom Dennis\/UND Today<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Honoring social justice leadership<\/h2>\n

The evening began with the presentation of the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Awards, recognizing individuals whose work on campus reflects Dr. King\u2019s vision of equity and opportunity.<\/p>\n

Associate Vice President for Community and Belonging Tamba-Kuii Bailey noted that while UND\u2019s official 2026 MLK Day celebration had been canceled due to extreme weather, the mission of honoring impactful leaders remained.<\/p>\n

\u201cSocial justice works to produce conditions that allow for equal access and opportunity for all,\u201d Bailey said.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s recipients were:<\/p>\n

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  • Aaron Flynn,<\/strong> associate director of the Memorial Union, recognized for his consistent support of student programming and his personal investment in student well-being.<\/li>\n
  • Sara Haugen,<\/strong> marketing manager in Marketing and Creative Services, honored for amplifying community and belonging initiatives, including major campus events and public art efforts.<\/li>\n
  • Joan Jorde,<\/strong> assistant director of TRIO Programs, celebrated for her lifelong advocacy for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds and her commitment to ensuring they have access to essential resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Together, the honorees exemplify the quiet, sustained work that builds inclusive campus environments \u2014 often behind the scenes, but deeply felt by students, Borboa-Peterson said.<\/p>\n

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    Attendees watch as UND graduate Agnes Selario Carlson talks about her life and work, in a documentary produced for the Empowered By Our Past event at UND. Photo by Tom Dennis\/UND Today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    A story decades in the making<\/h2>\n

    At the heart of the evening was a documentary honoring Agnes Selario Carlson, a UND graduate whose journey from a rural village in the Philippines to a career in behavioral health captivated the audience.<\/p>\n

    Produced by UND alumnus and Grand Forks-based designer Eller Bonifacio, the film served as both a personal narrative and a broader reflection on resilience, education and identity.<\/p>\n

    In the documentary, Carlson recounts growing up in a remote area of the Philippines, one where access to education was limited. After finishing elementary school, she left formal schooling at an early age to work and support her family.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI had to stop schooling and go to work at 11 years old,\u201d Carlson said in the film. \u201cMy future was very vague.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Her path forward came through determination and opportunity \u2014 first as a working student, then through sponsorship that allowed her to complete a college degree in education in the Philippines. Years later, after moving to the United States and raising a family, Carlson found herself drawn back to school.<\/p>\n

    That decision ultimately led her to UND.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWhat does age have to do with it, when it comes to education?\u201d she reflected.<\/p>\n

    At UND, Carlson earned a master\u2019s degree in Special Education & Teaching along with a graduate certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Today, she works as a behavioral analyst with North Dakota Health and Human Services, helping individuals build independence and life skills.<\/p>\n

    Her story resonated for not only its milestones, but also its honesty. \u201cI think the challenge for me was the doubt and the fear,\u201d she said, describing her return to graduate school after decades away. \u201cCan I do this?\u201d<\/p>\n

    Ultimately, Carlson said, the answer came from within \u2014 and from the belief that education is something no one can take away.<\/p>\n

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    (From left) UND student Brooks Tulo Jr., UND alumnus and Grand Forks-based designer Eller Bonifacio, UND alum Paul Pitts and Stacey Borboa-Peterson, Hilyard Center director at UND, pose for a photo after presenting Bonifacio with the Paul Pitts Community Impact Award. Photo by Tom Dennis\/UND Today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Community, culture and connection<\/h2>\n

    Carlson\u2019s story also highlighted the importance of community, both at UND and beyond. She described how becoming part of the university meant actively building connections and embracing new perspectives.<\/p>\n

    \u201cYou cannot be part of a community if you don\u2019t take action,\u201d she said in the documentary.<\/p>\n

    That sense of belonging extends beyond graduation. Carlson remains connected to campus through programs such as the Hawks in Harmony choir and through her involvement in the Filipino American community in North Dakota.<\/p>\n

    Her message to students \u2014 especially those who may have stepped away from their goals \u2014 was simple but powerful: it is never too late to continue the journey.<\/p>\n

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    (From left) UND Professor and Department Chair Casey Ozaki and UND alums Agnes Selario Carlson and Paul Pitts stand at the Empowered By Our Past event, on the occasion of Carlson being awarded the Paul Pitts Community Impact Award. Photo by Tom Dennis\/UND Today.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Recognizing community impact<\/h2>\n

    Following the documentary, the Hilyard Center presented the Paul Pitts Community Impact Awards, named for UND alumnus and civil rights advocate Paul Pitts.<\/p>\n

    The award honors alumni who return to share their experiences and inspire the next generation.<\/p>\n

    This year\u2019s recipients included:<\/p>\n

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    • Eller Bonifacio, \u201911,<\/strong> recognized for his leadership in the Filipino community and for using his creative work \u2014 including the evening\u2019s documentary \u2014 to preserve culture and foster connection.<\/li>\n
    • Agnes Selario Carlson, \u201925,<\/strong> honored for her professional work, community involvement and example of lifelong learning and perseverance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      In remarks to the audience, Pitts emphasized the responsibility of students to carry forward the work of those who came before them.<\/p>\n

      \u201cYou have an obligation to those who will come after you,\u201d Pitts said. \u201cWe cannot let fear or doubt stand as a barrier to what we must do.\u201d<\/p>\n

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