Ray Lagasse, assistant director of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural Programs at the University of Minnesota Morris, has received the NAFSA Region IV Distinguished Service Award.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.
This award recognizes members of NAFSA Region IV who have donated at least 10 years of service to the organization and who have acted as mentors to colleagues in all aspects of the field. In addition, this award may recognize: professional and personal contributions to the field of international education that are beyond the normal expectations of the job; contributions of time to program for international or study abroad students or campus internationalization efforts; significant leadership at the regional or national levels; reflects the ideals and goals of NAFSA through her/his professional commitment and dedication to the field; retiring international educators who have made significant contributions in the field of international education.
