"PHENOMENAL WOMEN" HONORED posted 3/31/05

Congratulations to the following women faculty, staff and students who were recognized at Adrian College's 7th annual Phenomenal Women Luncheon as part of Women's History Month.

FACULTY RECIPIENT: Noelle Keller, Technical Services Librarian

“Noelle has directed the Shipman Library technical services staff since 1999 when the library was temporarily housed in Ridge and now serves as the Head Librarian as well. She directed the daunting task of moving the library collections from Ridge into the newly remodeled Shipman Library. After the library’s long term periodicals vendor abruptly terminated service, Noelle began the laborious task of contacting individual publishers to ensure uninterrupted periodicals service. During last summer’s flooding Noelle played an instrumental role in saving irreplaceable documents from the United Methodist archives. Noelle works closely with faculty to make sure the library staff is meeting their needs.”

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Other faculty members nominated: Cindy Bosio, Noelle Keller and Susan Nichols

STAFF RECIPIENT: Martha Meyers, Secretary to the VP of Student Affairs

“Martha’s pleasant, personable, and even-tempered nature is a quiet strength about her. Students, faculty and staff regularly comment on what a pleasure it is to work with Martha. She maintains a balanced lifestyle between work and her family, including her husband, three children and one grandchild. Martha is active with her church and is committed to her personal health.”

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“Martha is a remarkable woman who seldom thinks about herself—during very stressful periods in her personal life she always made a point to put the focus on others and their needs. Her professional demeanor is impeccable which strongly contributes to the overall campus morale. Martha’s convictions are virtuous and ethical which makers her an excellent role model for students and co-workers.”

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Other staff members nominated: Mary Ann Bone, Idali Feliciano, Kathy Gardner, Jane McCloskey, Nancy McClure, Martha Meyers and Kaye Reinhart

STUDENT RECIPIENT: Amy Forsyth, Senior (Lapeer, Mich.)

“Amy has been an active member of the Adrian College community for the past four years. She has been a member of Alpha Phi, served as president of Panhellenic Council, worked as a Welcome Week leader, and been involved with numerous community service efforts including CAMBIOS, Golden Z, Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter, breast cancer awareness and the Adrian College Dance Marathon. She is a positive, genuine, compassionate woman who cares deeply about others. Amy has a calming personality and is very concerned about the welfare of others, as demonstrated by her involvement in the community. Amy is a bright and talented young woman who will be missed once she graduates.”

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Other students nominated: Kenyia Batts, Kim Ferguson, Amy Forsyth, Robyn Matthias and Linda Mnkandla