SAN MARCOS, CA \u2013 Palomar College Professor of mathematics Monika Brannick received the Peace Award from the Rotary Club of San Marcos at the organization\u2019s February meeting.<\/p>\n
According to Linda Strand, former President of the San Marcos Rotary group, \u201cThe club selected Monika Brannick for her efforts and leadership in establishing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Pride Center at Palomar College.\u201d The award included a $500 check designated toward the LGBTQ Pride Center, which was given as part of Rotary International\u2019s designation of February as World Understanding Month<\/i>. “We are proud to present this award to Ms. Brannick.\u00a0 She exemplifies the spirit of World Understanding<\/i> and our month of celebration,” Strand said.<\/p>\n
Strand explained that for the past three years the Rotary Club of San Marcos has used this timeframe to honor individuals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in peaceful service to our community.<\/p>\n
In addition to her work establishing the LGBTQ Pride Center, Brannick has also been active in her work with the Palomar College Committee to Combat Hate (PC3H). The PC3H website describes the group\u2019s mission as \u201cworking towards creating a safe, secure environment for all LGBTQ people at Palomar College.\u201d<\/p>\n
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