A celebration will held from 5 to 7 p.m. on September 8 in honor of a newly-completed mural celebrating the history of Oregon s workforce, Springfield officials said.
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Chicano Park muralist Salvador Barajas was awarded an honorary degree by Southwestern College in recognition of the artist s contributions to San Diego s Latino and Chicano communities.
Each year, Southwestern College selects a notable community member who has enriched the lives of those around them through their contributions. This year, Barajas was nominated by Southwestern College professor Dr. Max Branscomb. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
“It is an honor to nominate Mr. Salvador Barajas for a Southwestern College Honorary Degree,” Branscomb said. “He has made a profound and permanent impact on our community, is an inspiration to members of our college community, and is a hero to countless Chicanos/Latinos as well as people who value multiculturalism in our region.”
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