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<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">January 19, 2021</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">2021 Columbia Values Diversity Award Winners announced Jan. 18</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - The 24th annual Columbia Values Diversity Awards were announced at the Columbia Values Diversity Celebration, presented as a virtual experience in 2021. The celebration website launched on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, with all content accessible online. Participants can view a program including the annual presentation of the Diversity Awards, the Student Writings Program and an engaging panel discussion.<br /><br /><strong>Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Eta Alpha Chapter<br /><em>Group 2021 Diversity Award</em></strong><br />The brothers of the Eta Alpha Graduate Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity have been serving the mid-Missouri community since 1934. The fraternity performs service projects throughout the community and hosts fundraisers to sponsor college scholarships. Additionally, the Eta Alpha Chapter strives to support local families and promote youth literacy. <br /><b
r /><strong>Dr. Peter Stiepleman</strong><br /><em><strong>Individual 2021 Diversity Award</strong></em><br />Dr. Peter Stiepleman is the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools. During his time with CPS, he has served as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. In every position or role, Dr. Stiepleman has championed the ideals of inclusion, diversity and equity. Whether leading by example or setting the pace for creating an environment of learning in these areas of diversity and cultural understanding, he has been relentless.<br /><br />Congratulations to the 2021 Diversity Award Winners! <br /><br />Learn more at <a href="https://comodiversitycelebration.com/">CoMoDiversityCelebration.com</a>.</div>
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