Happy #WomeinInHistoryWednesday! Today we are honoring Arlene Torres, who was a leading advocate for the interdisciplinary scholarship of many students, faculty, and staff while at Illinois. Learn more about Arlene at WGGP's "150 for 150!"
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Happy #WomenInHistoryWednesday! Today we are honoring Terry Hite David, head coach of the women’s volleyball team, member of the Project 500 group, and recipient of the Merit Award from the Varsity “I” Association. Learn more about Terry at WGGP's "150 to 150!" https://gec150.web.illinois.edu/1970s/terry-hite-david/...
This Wednesday we are so excited to celebrate Susan "Suze" Orman, an influential business icon well known for her financial advice, motivational speaking, writing, and television show. Learn more about Suze at WGGP's "150 for 150!" https://gec150.web.illinois.edu/1970s/susan-suze-orman/ #WomenInHistoryWednesday...
This #WomenInHistoryWednesday we are honoring Susan Lindquist, one of the most respected molecular biologists in the world. She received the National Medal of Science award in 2010, among many other awards. Learn more on our website section "150 for 150"https://gec150.web.illinois.edu/1970s/susan-lindquist/ ...
Happy #WomenInHistoryWednesday! Today we are celebrating Sheila Crump Johnson. Sheila co-founded the ground breaking Black Entertainment Television (BET) network. Learn more about Sheila and her many accomplishments at https://gec150.web.illinois.edu/1970s/shelia-crump-johnson/ #wggpillinois Women featured in our weekly series are part of the 150 for 150 website Celebrating the...
Alice Deck, nominated by a faculty mentee, joined the English department’s faculty in the 1980s and later became affiliated with the African American Studies program. She retired in 2011. As a teacher, Alice was a source of support for numerous students within and beyond her departmental affiliations. Read more: https://gec150.web....
Joan L. Mitchell came to the University of Illinois in 1969 as a physics graduate student and received her PhD in 1974. Joan went to work for the IBM Corporation in the Exploratory Printing Technologies Group at the T.J. Watson Research Center. The holder of more than 70 patents, Joan was one of the top 20 inventors in IBM’s research division.Read more: https://gec150.web.illinois.edu/1970s/joan-...
Joan Huber came to the University of Illinois in 1971, teaching a range of sociology courses as well as Introduction to Women’s Studies in the Social Sciences. She was director of the Women’s Studies Office, which is now the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and also was head of the Department of Sociology from 1979 to 1983.Read more: https://gec150.web.illinois.edu/1970s/joan-huber/...
Jeanette McCollum was a major influence in the Special Educ. Department. Now Professor Emeritis, she is a leader in research/personal preparation for Early Childhood Special Education. In honor of her research, she has an award instituted in her name. Read more: https://gec150.web.illinois.edu/1970s/jeanette-...
Evelyne Accad was one of the first feminist scholars to speak against genital mutilation and other crimes against women. Starting as an adjunct professor at U of I, she has received many awards such as Prix International de Poesie Emmanuel Robles and International Writer of the Year Award from IBC Cambridge. Women featured in our weekly series are part of the 150 for 150 website...