By A. Irshat

Beaming wit joy and beauty made in the seamless blue skies, Somali graduates from State Colleges and Universities stepped forth to the podium to receive appreciation awards from University of Minnesota, U of M officials and Somali community leaders.

The event brought together graduates from across the State to receive a thank you toast from the Somali community leaders. The annual event which is the brain child and was organized by Mohamed Wardere, a Somali leader and Community Liaison at the Office of Senator Norman Coleman was held at Coffman Union Theater.