Yellow Rose Ceremony Held in Honor of International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, The University of Olivet held a Yellow Rose Recognition ceremony and luncheon on March 7, 2024. The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and students of the Family Dynamics and Self and Community courses co-hosted the event.
The International Women’s Day Luncheon was a social and cultural celebration of women on campus. Guest speakers Priya Basnyat, assistant coordinator of retention initiatives and housing operations, and student Asia Sherman shared their international stories.
The Yellow Rose awardees were selected by students as women who inspire and empower others. The awardees ranged from staff, faculty and students.
Yellow Rose Awardees
Laura Barlond-Mass – Associate Professor of English
Priya Basnyat – Assistant Coordinator of Retention Initiatives and Housing Operations
Rivkie Biritz – Student
Tiana Bosley, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor of Statistics
Kelly Corey, Ph.D. – Director of Graduate Business Programs, Professor of Business
Maria Davis, Ph.D. – Professor of Biology
Zoe Hammer – Professor of Social Sciences
Zae’da Hayes – Student
Jenessa Hicks – Assistant Athletic Director, Women’s Head Volleyball Coach
Leah Knapp, DVM – Professor of Biology
Linda Logan, Ph.D. – Vice President & Chief Inclusion Officer, Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
Robin Luckadoo Chadderon – Director of the Health and Wellness Center
Laneace Menefee – Student
Marjorie Newman – Director of Student Transition and Academic Success
Kordilia Noble, Ph.D. – Director of Career Development
Cynthia Noyes, J.D – Chair of the Social Science Department, Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
KayDee Perry, Ed.D. – Associate Provost for Student Development
Asia Sherman – Student
Kwamise Taylor – Gospel Choir Director
Tonya Tepin – Student
Joanne Williams – Associate Professor of Media Production and Communication, Faculty Adviser for The Echo
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