Miami Hamilton employees recognized for civic contributions

October 12, 2006

Mr. Jimmie Jones and Dr. Shelly Bromberg have been recognized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for their work in the community.

Jones, director of Multicultural Services at Miami Hamilton, and Bromberg, Assistant Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies, received the NAACP’s Community Service Award for 2005. The annual award is bestowed on those people who make outstanding contributions to the community in the pursuit of equality and justice. Jones was recognized for working with local student groups and the community at large on education initiatives pertaining to race relations. Jones also is director of the campus Racial Legacies and Learning program working in conjunction with the City of Hamilton Department of Human Relations.

Jones, Bromberg "Shining Examples"

Bromberg was recognized for her work with the Butler County Community Alliance, which strives to guarantee the civil rights of all immigrants in the community. Dr. Daniel Hall, Campus Dean, said Jones and Bromberg are “shining examples” of a widespread commitment among Miami Hamilton faculty and staff members to provide service to their communities above and beyond the call of duty.