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Virginia (Ginny) Wolf was a professor of Physical Education at the University of Idaho from 1964-1982. Ginny took an active role in addressing issues affecting women on campus, including chairing the UI Women’s Caucus and helping to launch the campaign that brought about the establishment of a permanent UI Women’s Center. This award was created in 2002 in recognition of others, like Ginny, whose long-term dedication to activism for gender justice brings about lasting change. It is given to individuals who reflect the same commitment Ginny gave more than 30 years ago. Each year, one student and one faculty or staff member receives the awards. In 2006, a third award was added to recognize a local community member.
The awards recipients to date:
2002 - Emily Sly (student), Kay Keskinen (faculty)
2003 - Lori van Buggenum (student), Debbie Storrs (faculty)
2004 - No awards given
2005 - Selena Lloyd (student), Betsy Thomas and Valerie Russo (staff)
2006 - Cassie Searle (student), Kathy Aiken (faculty), Ginny Foote (community member)
2007 - James French (student), Traci Craig (faculty), Mary Jo Hamilton (community member)
2008 - Tara Malmquist (student), Liz Brandt (faculty), Amy Stone Ford (community member)
The 2008 awards ceremony was held in the Silver/Gold Rooms in the Student Union Building at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 9, and featured a full banquet luncheon and keynote address by a prominent speaker in the area of equity issues.
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The keynote speaker at this year's awards was Dr. Susan Rae Banks-Joseph. Banks-Joseph is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Washington State University. She conducts research on indigenous family involvement in education, early childhood special education, culturally responsive curriculum development and delivery, culturally responsive assessment, and Native teacher preparation and retention.
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The Women's Center welcomes and encourages nominations of outstanding individuals whose service and commitment to gender justice issues is reflected in all areas of their life.
Check back soon for the nomination form for 2009!
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