Mayor Walsh Congratulates Metropolitan College Students at 11th Annual City of Boston Scholar Reception

(Boston, MA 2/5/20) Mayor Martin Walsh attends the BU Scholarship Recipient Ceremony at Boston University. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox)

On February 5th, Boston University Metropolitan College and the City of Boston held the 11th Annual City of Boston Scholar Recognition Event. The City of Boston Scholar Program provides graduate scholarship opportunities to City of Boston employees who are taking courses at BU towards master’s degrees and graduate certificates. 

(Boston, MA 2/5/20) Mayor Walsh addresses MET students, faculty, and staff at the BU Scholarship Recipient Ceremony at Boston University. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox)

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh applauded the efforts of city employees who have taken the opportunity to pursue higher education at Boston University.

“Mayor Walsh believes in employees’ professional growth and in ensuring all Boston residents can access and complete their post-secondary education,” said Winston Pierre, MCP ’20, Diversity Programs and Outreach Director for the City of Boston. “The City of Boston Scholarship program is a testament to Mayor Walsh’s commitment to that cause. I am proud to be working for an administration that values higher education and makes it a top priority.”

The event also featured remarks from Metropolitan College Dean Tanya

(Boston, MA 2/5/20) Winston Pierre, MCP ’20, receives an award from Mayor Walsh and MET Dean Tanya Zlateva at the BU Scholarship Recipient Ceremony at Boston University. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox)

Zlateva; Vivian Leondard, Director of Human Resources for the City of Boston; and City of Boston Scholar, Katy Janvier. 

Six scholars from the City Planning and Urban Affairs Program were recognized and received rewards.

  • Elizabeth Bagley (Master of City Planning)-Boston Transportation Department 
  • Emily DaSilva (Master of Urban Affairs)- Boston Public Health Commission 
  • Mollie Hutchings (Master of City Planning)-Department of Public Works 
  • Winston Pierre (Master of City Planning)-Mayor’s Office of Diversity 
  • Marco Rebaza (Master of City Planning)- Department of Neighborhood Development 
  • Rebecca Singh (Master of City Planning)- Public Facilities Department 

“In the City of Boston, I think every city employee will echo this sentiment that: we are eternally grateful to the Mayor for believing in us; investing in us so we can all serve and lead with empathy, compassion, and knowledge,” said Pierre.

Imani Roberson, CAS ’20/COM ’20