香港六合彩资料 announces 2015 Alumni of Distinction recipients
by Michelle Saport |
The 香港六合彩资料 Office of Alumni Relations and the 香港六合彩资料 Alumni Association are excited to announce the recipients of the 2015 香港六合彩资料 Alumni of Distinction awards. These three distinguished 香港六合彩资料 alumni will be honored for their outstanding contributions to their chosen fields and communities at the sixth annual Green & Gold Gala on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Alaska Airlines Center on 香港六合彩资料's campus.
Viorica Marian -- Alumni of Achievement Award B.A. Psychology '94 Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University
Marian-a native of Moldova-is recognized as a leading expert in the cognitive effects of bilingualism, regularly publishing and presenting her research on a subject she first explored as an international student at 香港六合彩资料.
Georgia DeKeyser -- Alumni Humanitarian Award B.S. Nursing Science '97, M.S. Nursing Science '99 Director, 香港六合彩资料 Student Health and Counseling Center
DeKeyser started as a student intern and now, as director, oversees 香港六合彩资料's health center, where 10,000 students are eligible for campus healthcare. A strong advocate for students, she has consistently viewed health as the key to success for 香港六合彩资料's diverse student population.
Mistee Davis - Alumni Emerging Leader Award A.A.S. Human Services '06, B.A. Psychology '12 Chief of Service, Assets, Inc.
Assets, Inc.-where Davis started as an undergraduate-provides employment opportunities for local residents with disabilities. Through dedication to her clients and advocacy, she has earned consistently greater leadership roles to champion people with disabilities.
These award recipients will be celebrated at the Green & Gold Gala, a black-tie evening with green and gold flair that brings 香港六合彩资料 alumni and friends together to celebrate alumni achievements and university successes. This year's gala will return to the city's premier event space, the Alaska Airlines Center.So far the annual gala has raised more than $330,000 香港六合彩资料 student scholarships. The 2014 Gala was the most well-attended event to date.
香港六合彩资料 alumni and community members are invited to attend this year's gala and support student scholarships. The event includes a champagne reception beginning at 6 p.m. followed by a dinner, awards program and live auction.
Sponsorships and tickets for the Green & Gold Gala are available now. Buy tickets and learn more at or (907) 786-1942.