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Nominations for Women of Color Empowerment Award due May 6

罢丑别听 is scheduled for May 13, and that means that nominations for the聽18th Annual Women of Color Empowerment Award are due soon.

The purpose of the award is to recognize a student, faculty or staff member at Western Washington University who has mentored or encouraged students who are women of color. This award honors an individual who has demonstrated聽excellence in contribution to women of color while enhancing understanding and sensitivity to their issues and concerns. All enrolled students, faculty, and staff of Western are eligible.

Nominees may demonstrate some or all of the following characteristics:

  • Creative
  • Compassionate
  • Determined
  • Inspirational
  • Positive
  • Supportive
  • Advocate
  • Community-builder
  • Innovator
  • Leader
  • Mentor
  • Teacher/friend

Former award recipients include: Sonia Ar茅valo-Hayes, Kayla Britt, Janna Cecka, Dr. Rene茅 Collins, Maria del Rosario Corona-Horta, Marie Eaton, Dr. Lawrence Estrada, Dr. Kristen French, Stephany Hazelrigg, Cecily Hazelrigg-Hernandez, Cora Hill,聽Dr. Rosanne Kanhai, Doris Kent, Dr. Violet Malone, Liz Partolan-Fray, Shar Sarte-Prince, Dr. Midori Takagi, Dr. Kathleen Tomlonovic and聽Joan Ullin.

should be submitted either by email or in person by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 6, to:

Liz Partolan-Fray, Director, Education Abroad
Miller Hall 204E, MS 9094
Liz.Partolan-Fray@wwu.edu