Women of Courage and Vision

Each year the President's Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) and the Women’s Center celebrate women of courage and vision with a reception in their honor. The reception recognizes hundreds of women who make a difference on our campus.

This year's reception was held on April 22, 2024 from 9-10:30am in CSU 253/4/5.

Awardees portray courage and vision and are woman-identifying students, faculty, or staff members at Minnesota State Mankato.

This Year’s Awardees

Excellence in Advocacy:

Recognizes a member of the campus community (faculty, student, and staff) who are making an exceptional impact on the health and wellbeing of those negatively impacted by intersectional gender inequities and macroaggressions. This award recognizes someone who is working to create policies that will lead to a safer and more welcoming environment for working, learning, and engaging.

• Faculty - Dr. Vicki Hunter
• Staff - BalenciaSariah Crosby
• Student - Katie Kirchner

Outstanding Contribution to Belonging and Community Connection:

The award for Outstanding Contributions to Belonging and Community Connection recognizes a member of the campus community (faculty, student, and staff) who are making an exceptional impact on creating a campus community that makes people feel welcome, valued, and seen.

• Faculty - Dr. Nazli Yilmaz Wolzinski
• Student - Grace Stelzner

Excellence in Professional Development Mentoring:

Provide exceptional support for the professional development and career advancement for those facing intersectional gender inequity on our campus.

• Faculty - Dr. Darcie Christensen
• Staff - Dr. Sara Leigh
• Student - Parishna Rajbhandari

If you have questions, please contact us at PCSW@mnsu.edu.