Nominate women staff for Sister Pat Kowalski leadership award
The Coordinating Council of the University Committee on Women is accepting nominations for the Sister Pat Kowalski Women’s Leadership Award.
The deadline for nominations is 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005.
The leadership award rotates among three constituencies of women on the UST campus: staff, faculty and students. This year the nominations will be for a staff member who has distinguished herself through her work on women’s issues.
Nominations
To nominate a staff member, please write a letter to the Coordinating Council, no longer than 1.5 pages, explaining how the woman you wish to recognize demonstrates the following qualities:
- Clarity of vision through insights into the needs and aspirations of women at the University of St. Thomas
- Courage of convictions through an ability to speak and act, as well (for faculty and staff) as to propose institutional plans of action
- Generosity of spirit through leadership by example, which encourages others to see work on behalf of the women at St. Thomas as a source of joy and life
Nominations should be e-mailed to Dr. Debra Petersen. The decision will be announced in February 2006 and the award presented at a Women’s History Month reception in March.
Each year the award carries two monetary contributions. The first contribution will be made to the Servants of Mary (Sister Pat Kowalski’s order) for the care of their aged and infirm members. The second will go to a charity named by the recipient.
Kowalski died in May 1999. The Women’s Leadership Award is dedicated in memory of her spirit and work. She was director of community partnerships at St. Thomas for seven years. She initiated and facilitated programs and contacts with the broader community.
Previous winners of the award are:
- Pauline Lambert – 2000
- Amanda Rios – 2001
- Ann Johnson – 2002
- Elizabeth Dussol – 2003
- Nicole Gurgel – 2004
- Kay Egan – 2005
