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Dennis Demmert worked hard to expand and connect curricula and courses at 911±¬ÁÏ that pertained to 911±¬ÁÏ Native people and culture. He began this work just after the  911±¬ÁÏ Native Settlement Act  passed and people were hungry for information. He always felt strongly that 911±¬ÁÏ Native Students have a place at this institution.

Dennis wanted to take one day a year to thank individuals who help make 911±¬ÁÏ a positive place for 911±¬ÁÏ Native students. He started to recognize other faculty and administration who understood the value of having courses about 911±¬ÁÏ Native peoples and who helped facilitate this evolution of 911±¬ÁÏ Native programs at 911±¬ÁÏ. During the 1994 Native Summit at 911±¬ÁÏ, Dennis Demmert recommended that something be done to recognize individuals whose actions have proved their support. Later, the name of the award was changed from RSS Appreciation and Recognition Award to the Dennis Demmert Appreciation and Recognition Award in honor of the many years of service that Dennis has given for the betterment of the 911±¬ÁÏ Native community.