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Bold and Brazen Women of PLU
April 06, 2009
Women at PLU are shattering records for how they inspire the campus community. At the 13th Annual Inspirational Women’s Banquet on March 31 in the UC 52 PLU women were recognized as 2009 Inspirational Women.
“We received a record number of nominations of women who are inspiring our community,” said Bobbi Hughes, Women’s Center Director, told a crowd of more than 100 people.
They make up the Bold and Brazen Women of PLU, fitting the night’s theme of “BOLD: What are you made of?”
This year, instead of a basic roll call of nominated women, presenters shared why they inspire, motivate and are deserving of recognition and what these women are made of. The women were described as advocates, motivators, authentic, honest, challenging, supportive, encouraging, courageous, compassionate, pioneers and full of integrity.
They are women who don’t let anyone push them around and are shining examples of leadership at PLU.
Three of the recognized women were singled out for special recognition for the positive impact they have made on the people they come across at PLU.
Women’s Center Advisory Board Member, Melannie Cunningham said it is without a doubt that the work the Director of Multicultural Affairs, Angie Hambrick does is tireless and inspiring.
PLU student Tyler Moore nominated Hambrick because of her ability to exceed expectations and redefine those expectations over and over again.
PLU Professor Joanne Lisosky next called on Sharon Jansen, an English Professor who is a true advocate for people.
No matter the obstacle a student may face, Lisosky said, Jansen is there for them. She is both courageous and fearless, said student Dannielle Hanson, who nominated Jansen.
“She’s always found a way,” Lisosky said.
When Jansen took the stage some of that fearlessness may have worn-off, but only as a testament to how much her students mean to her.
“I don’t feel so tough right now,” she said.
Working with this year’s group of students has been the highlight of her career at PLU, Jansen said.
“There will never be a class like that one,” she said.
On that note a PLU student who was also recognized as an inspiring woman, Tara Fouts, took the stage to call on the PLU woman who most inspires her.
Fouts fought off tears, clearly displaying the depth that Luann Corso, Program Coordinator of Continuing Education SOED, has touched her life.
Composing herself, Fouts said Corso is passionate, truly loving of people she meets and whole-heartedly engaged with the community.
“She’s just so supportive of everyone she meets,” Fouts said. “I want to be like her.”
As Corso reached the stage she hugged Fouts, drawing an evening dedicated to recognizing the PLU women that inspire the campus community near an end, but not without a few parting words.
“I’m shaking and I’m crying,” Corso said, as she thanked Fouts for her kind words.
“You are an amazing young women,” Corso said. “You are bold and brazen.”
Campus Voice Editor Chris Albert compiled this report. Comments, questions, ideas? Please contact him at ext. 8691 or at albertct@plu.edu. Photo by PLU student Ted Charles
They make up the Bold and Brazen Women of PLU, fitting the night’s theme of “BOLD: What are you made of?”
This year, instead of a basic roll call of nominated women, presenters shared why they inspire, motivate and are deserving of recognition and what these women are made of. The women were described as advocates, motivators, authentic, honest, challenging, supportive, encouraging, courageous, compassionate, pioneers and full of integrity.
They are women who don’t let anyone push them around and are shining examples of leadership at PLU.
Three of the recognized women were singled out for special recognition for the positive impact they have made on the people they come across at PLU.
Women’s Center Advisory Board Member, Melannie Cunningham said it is without a doubt that the work the Director of Multicultural Affairs, Angie Hambrick does is tireless and inspiring.
PLU student Tyler Moore nominated Hambrick because of her ability to exceed expectations and redefine those expectations over and over again.
PLU Professor Joanne Lisosky next called on Sharon Jansen, an English Professor who is a true advocate for people.
No matter the obstacle a student may face, Lisosky said, Jansen is there for them. She is both courageous and fearless, said student Dannielle Hanson, who nominated Jansen.
“She’s always found a way,” Lisosky said.
When Jansen took the stage some of that fearlessness may have worn-off, but only as a testament to how much her students mean to her.
“I don’t feel so tough right now,” she said.
Working with this year’s group of students has been the highlight of her career at PLU, Jansen said.
“There will never be a class like that one,” she said.
On that note a PLU student who was also recognized as an inspiring woman, Tara Fouts, took the stage to call on the PLU woman who most inspires her.
Fouts fought off tears, clearly displaying the depth that Luann Corso, Program Coordinator of Continuing Education SOED, has touched her life.
Composing herself, Fouts said Corso is passionate, truly loving of people she meets and whole-heartedly engaged with the community.
“She’s just so supportive of everyone she meets,” Fouts said. “I want to be like her.”
As Corso reached the stage she hugged Fouts, drawing an evening dedicated to recognizing the PLU women that inspire the campus community near an end, but not without a few parting words.
“I’m shaking and I’m crying,” Corso said, as she thanked Fouts for her kind words.
“You are an amazing young women,” Corso said. “You are bold and brazen.”
Campus Voice Editor Chris Albert compiled this report. Comments, questions, ideas? Please contact him at ext. 8691 or at albertct@plu.edu. Photo by PLU student Ted Charles