{"id":6005,"date":"2024-04-29T13:45:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T13:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=6005"},"modified":"2025-02-04T12:43:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T17:43:19","slug":"wilmu-coo-senior-vice-president-honored-by-associazione-regionale-abruzzese-delco-and-the-delaware-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2024\/04\/29\/wilmu-coo-senior-vice-president-honored-by-associazione-regionale-abruzzese-delco-and-the-delaware-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"WilmU COO\/Senior Vice President Honored by Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco and the Delaware Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6005_52f6c3-26 dynamic-main-col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>On Sunday, April 28, 2024, Wilmington University Senior Vice President\/COO <strong>Dr. Erin DiMarco<\/strong> was presented with the Associazione Regionale Abruzzese Delco\u2019s Person-of-the-Year Award. The honor is given to individuals who contribute significantly to the community while fostering the Italian language, heritage, customs, and culture. The event also celebrated honor students who excelled in Italian Language studies, while proceeds benefitted Saint Gabriel Church in Abruzzo, Italy, and other organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote wu-blockquote-simple is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI was humbled to be recognized by an organization that cares deeply for its members and the community and contributes so significantly to society.\u201d\u00a0<em>\u2014 <em>Dr. Erin DiMarco<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During her remarks, Dr. DiMarco thanked Wilmington University President <strong>Dr. LaVerne Harmon<\/strong> for her support, emphasizing the alignment of values between the University and the Italian American organization rooted in integrity, respect, and compassion. She also shared updates on the University\u2019s progress, highlighting the construction of a Convocation Center and a law building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. DiMarco expressed heartfelt gratitude to ARA Delco President <strong>Nick Rapagnani<\/strong> and organizational members for their leadership, empathy, and guidance during COVID-19. 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