As part of the National Women’s History Month observance every year in March, women faculty, staff and student leaders are recognized and celebrated at an annual leadership reception sponsored by the Office for Women and the Division of Student Affairs.
This event began in 1998 as a luncheon sponsored by the Commission on Women and the office of Campus Interrelations to celebrate Women’s History Month to honor top women student leaders on campus. In 2002 recognition awards were added for full-time faculty and staff as a part of this event. In 2005 an award was added for part-time women faculty or staff. In 2009, an "Inspirational Woman" award was created. The event has evolved over the years into an annual reception featuring a keynote address on the National Women’s History Month theme and the presentation of awards to top women faculty, staff and student leaders on campus.
