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The Portland Press on May 2, 2012 covered Tuesday night's Multicultural and International Graduation Celebration at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, which recognized the achievements of the multicultural student population from the USM, the É«ÏãÊÓƵand Southern Maine Community College.

É«ÏãÊÓƵ medical biology student Shirwac Hussain Ali '12, a native of Somalia, was interviewed about his life and future plans.

É«ÏãÊÓƵ students Veneranda Kirway '12, medical biology; Bailey Booras '14, political science; Melissa Hue '15, medical biology; Chinonye Okeke '15, biochemistry/pre-pharmacy;  Amanda Madu '13, biochemistry; and Jessica Breslin '15, laboratory science, performed a east African-inspired dance, which is featured in