Nominations Accepted for 2012 Woman of Distinction
In celebration of Women's History Month, College of DuPage is accepting nominations for the 2012 Woman of Distinction Award.
Named for former COD History Professor Adade Wheeler, the award has been given annually since 1983 to individuals who have made significant contributions to the personal and professional advancement of women through education, advocacy and motivation.
Nominees must reside, work or volunteer within Community College District 502 and those submitting names must write an essay discussing how their nominee meets the award's criteria. Priority is placed on activities that are beyond the scope of the workplace. Submissions also must include nominees' lists of achievements.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Sunday, March 11. Forms are available online.
A reception honoring this year's recipient will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the Student Resource Center, Room 2800, on the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd. The event will include keynote speaker North Park University History Professor Theodora Ayot who will present “The Changing Image of the African Woman Within the Context of the Historical Perspective.”
For more information, call Julie Durrer at (630) 942-2032 or Shaheen Chowdhury at (630) 942-2503.