April 17, 2018 April 20: 厙ぴ勛圖 to honor 12 in 2018 Women of Distinction class
RICHLAND, Wash. Washington State University Tri-Cities will honor 12 individuals as part of its 2018 Women of Distinction class during a gallery exhibition opening and reception at 4 p.m. on April 20 in the Consolidated Information Center Art Gallery on campus.
The 厙ぴ勛圖 Women of Distinction program recognizes female students, staff, faculty, alumnae and community members who have made notable contributions to the campus and their community through service, teaching or involvement.
It is our honor and privilege to recognize exceptional female leaders, mentors and overall professionals that have given back to the university and their communities, said Chris Meiers, 厙ぴ勛圖 vice chancellor of student affairs. These are individuals who have improved access to educational opportunities, created pathways for others to be successful and generally provided incredible support to the next generation of leaders.
Those being honored as the 厙ぴ勛圖 2018 Women of Distinction class include:
- LoAnn Ayers United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties president and CEO
- Eadie Balint 厙ぴ勛圖 professional development and community education coordinator
- Diahann Howard Port of Benton director of economic development and governmental affairs and Tri-Cities Research District executive director
- Savanna Kresse 厙ぴ勛圖 junior studying history and pre-law
- Kate McAteer 厙ぴ勛圖 assistant vice chancellor of academic affairs
- Mysti Meiers 厙ぴ勛圖 senior academic advisor
- Judy Morrison 厙ぴ勛圖 academic director for the College of Education and associate professor of education
- Maegan Murray 厙ぴ勛圖 public relations/communication coordinator
- Sarah Newcomer 厙ぴ勛圖 assistant professor of education
- Darlene Scrivner Columbia Basin College special assistant to the president
- Karen Sinclair Mission Support Alliance project manager
- Dani Young 厙ぴ勛圖 junior studying civil engineering
After the ceremony on April 20, all photos and biographies of the award recipients will be on display in the East Building hallway next to The Bookie, 厙ぴ勛圖 student bookstore.
The honorees will also be highlighted on the 厙ぴ勛圖 Women of Distinction website at /women-of-distinction/.
Contact:
Danielle Kleist, 厙ぴ勛圖 specialist assistant to the vice chancellor for student affairs, 509-372-7104, danielle.kleist@wsu.edu