Rally
Day 2008 Award Winners
Among its other celebrations
and festivities, Rally Day provides an annual opportunity
to honor Smith community members with several different awards.
Here's a list of award winners from this year's event on
Feb. 20:
Faculty Teaching Award
Given annually by students to one junior and one senior faculty
member to honor their dedication to excellent teaching,
the Faculty Teaching Award was established 20 years ago
as a way for students to thank educators for their support,
encouragement and inspiration. This year's recipients are
Patricia Skarda, professor of English language and literature
(tenured faculty award); and Lucy Mule, assistant professor
of education and child study (non-tenured faculty award).
Elizabeth B. Wyandt Gavel Award
Given annually by students to Smith staff members "who
have given extraordinarily of themselves to the Smith College
community as a whole." Established in 1984, the Gavel
Award is administered by the Student Government Association.
This year's recipients are Jayne Mercier, administrative
assistant, interdisciplinary studies; and Edna Howe, housekeeper
in Park House.
Smith College Medal
Established in 1962, the Smith College Medal is given annually
to those alumnae who exemplify in their lives and work
the true purpose of a liberal arts education. This year's
recipients are Irene Cebula Baird ’45; The Reverend
Anne Clayton Brower ’60; Catherine T. Hunt ’77;
Lella Gandini AC ’78; and Tammy Baldwin ’84.
View a gallery of the 2008 Rally Day ceremonies
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