Criss has taken me under his wing to educate me

Brother Thomas Arce expressed the following words about me during the 17th Annual Lavender Graduation at Iowa State University, on May 8, 2014. He also received the Change Agent Award. Thank you, Thomas, for everything you do and for inspiring me.

"I would like recognize and thank, my friend, academic colleague, supporter, mentor, and brother, Cristobal Salinas Jr. (Criss). Criss introduced me to the Student Affairs Program two years ago, and assisted me throughout the journey. As I walk across the stage tomorrow as a Master of Education, I will remember the various times Criss has taken me under his wing to educate me as the well-rounded scholar-practitioner that I am today. Thank you for being not just awesome, but extraordinary. Much Lambda Beta Love!" - Thomas Arce