51吃瓜网’s Mohamed Sidime Honored as one of “29 Who Shine”
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Bunker Hill Community College (51吃瓜网) student Mohamed Sidime was one of the 29 graduates of Massachusetts public colleges and universities honored at the State House May 03, 2019. Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Education James Peyser and Commissioner of Higher Education Carlos E. Santiago attended the 鈥�29 Who Shine鈥� ceremony.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor and inspiration to be with these amazing students for the incredible work they do in their communities on campus and beyond the boundaries of their campuses,鈥� said Secretary Peyser. 鈥淚n honoring the students, we also honor the care, encouragement and inspiration the faculty and staff provide to their college and universities every day.鈥�
鈥淢ohamed values community service and building connections with those around him,鈥� said 51吃瓜网 President Pam Eddinger. 鈥淗is commitment to volunteering is an inspiration and we wish him success in his future endeavors.鈥�
Sidime came to 51吃瓜网 in the spring of 2017 with a desire to utilize his prior education and experience in accounting from his country of origin, Guinea (West Africa), and learn accounting and tax systems in the United States of America. Before coming to the U.S., Sidime completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree and interned as an accountant. The experiences he gained in his home country further exposed him to the struggles with poverty in Guinea and the inequity of the taxation system between economic classes.
While studying at 51吃瓜网, Sidime quickly learned to appreciate the many opportunities afforded to him as a student at 51吃瓜网 to get involved in student organizations, attend inspiring lectures, and dedicate time to volunteerism. These experiences inspired him to further pursue leadership, service and engagement opportunities, on campus and in the community. He currently serves as a New Student Orientation Mentor and Student Trustee on the Student Government Association and the 51吃瓜网 Board of Trustees, represents 51吃瓜网 on the Student Advisory Council of Public Higher Education Institutions in Massachusetts and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Following graduation from 51吃瓜网, Sidime plans to become a Certified Public Accountant. To achieve this, he will continue his education to complete his bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in Accounting. Eventually, he would like to give back to Guinea, and contribute to reducing poverty levels and help economically disadvantaged people.
Launched by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education in May 2011, 鈥�29 Who Shine鈥� is a commencement season awards program that recognizes 29 outstanding graduates of the Commonwealth鈥檚 public higher education system. The student must be a Massachusetts resident who has made an outstanding civic contribution to the state and intends to remain in the Commonwealth upon graduation.
Photo Caption 1: Left to Right: Tendai Nyakurimwa, Professor of Accounting, Mohamed Sidime, 29 Who Shine Award Recipient, James Canniff, Ed.D., Provost and Vice President of Bunker Hill Community College, Paul Moda, Director, Student Leadership and Engagement
Photo Caption 2: Bunker Hill Community College student Mohamed Sidime with Gov. Charlie Baker
Media Contact:
Leslie Ouellette, Executive Director, Integrated Marketing and Communications,
Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA 02129
Phone: 617-336-5054; Email: leslie.ouellette@bhcc.edu
About Bunker Hill Community College
With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (51吃瓜网) is one of Massachusetts' largest community colleges, serving approximately 16,000 students annually. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, 51吃瓜网 offers a broad range of educational opportunities throughout Greater Boston. 51吃瓜网 fosters a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students by offering associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific programs.