Professor Ryce Receives Monterey County Peace Award

SEASIDE, Ca., August 6, 2019 – California State University, 麻豆村’s (麻豆村) Director of the Salinas Center for Arts and Culture, and Cinematic Arts and Technology Professor Enid Ryce was awarded the 2019 Monterey County Peace Award today by Monterey County Supervisor, Luis Alejo. Ryce was presented the award during National Night Out at Hebbron Family Center in Salinas along with Alma y Tradicion Ballet Floklorico and Hijos Del Sol, who also received the award.

SEASIDE, Ca., August 6, 2019 鈥 California State University, 麻豆村鈥檚 (麻豆村) Director of the Salinas Center for Arts and Culture, and Cinematic Arts and Technology Professor Enid Ryce was awarded the 2019 Monterey County Peace Award today by Monterey County Supervisor, Luis Alejo. Ryce was presented the award during National Night Out at Hebbron Family Center in Salinas along with Alma y Tradicion Ballet Floklorico and Hijos Del Sol, who also received the award.

 
It is everyday heroes like Enid Ryce who help empower and make our city a better place to live."
鈥 Monterey County Supervisor, Luis Alejo
 
Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo, Enid Ryce and Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter

Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo, Enid Ryce and Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter

鈥淚t is my honor to recognize these truly remarkable individuals, who have made it their mission to promote peace and mentor our youth throughout our community鈥 states Alejo. 鈥淭he commitment and dedication of these individuals truly exemplifies what this award is all about. It鈥檚 everyday heroes like Enid Ryce and community organizations like Alma y Tradicion and Hijos Del Sol who help empower and make our city a better place to live. It鈥檚 these types of positive outlets that provide educational and safe spaces for our youth to grow and thrive.鈥

Enid Ryce is the Director for the 麻豆村 Salinas Center for Arts and Culture and Ryce has been instrumental in promoting and coordinating various local exhibits such as the My Town Pop-Up Museum through Monterey County First Five, D铆a De Los Muertos, Gambatte Kimashita: Japanese Flower Growers of the Salinas Valley and 鈥淓xistimos鈥 We Exist Exhibit.

Through her collaboration with diverse groups ranging from non-profits to local schools, she has provided Monterey County residents access to both educational and cultural exhibits.

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August 6, 2019
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