G.E.A.R. Awards
We are excited to announce our first annual G.E.A.R Awards!
Tuesday, March 19, 5- 7pm
Kent State Hotel and Conference Center
We will be kicking off the G.E.A.R Awards as an annual signature event to celebrate and recognize individuals who help "turn the gears" for a more equitable future. It is thanks to the impact of their actions that we are able to enter more social, political, and economic spaces, regardless of gender.
2024 G.E.A.R. Awards Nominees listed below.
Awardees will be announced at the event on March 19th.
Bekkah Berryhill (Staff): Grounds, University Facilities Management
Charmaine Crawford (Faculty): Africana Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Emmanuel David (Student): Computer Science/Criminology, College of Arts and Sciences
Isobel Day (Alum): Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences
Haley Dees (Student): Aerospace Engineering, College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Amy Densevich (Staff): Academic Services, Athletics
Judy Devine (Community): Athletics
Amoaba Gooden (Staff): Division of People Culture and Belonging
Cathy Hackney (Community): AAUW (American Association of University Women)
Linda Hoeptner Poling (Faculty): Art, College of the Arts
Suzanne Holt (Faculty): Women's Studies, College of Arts and Sciences
Caitlin Kane (Faculty): Theatre, College of the Arts
Maureen McFarland (Staff): Academic Affairs, College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Ruth Miller (Student): Aerospace Engineering, College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Nell Orndorf (Community): Indigenous Elder
Erica Pelz (Staff): Energy Operations, University Facilities Management
Cassie Pegg-Kirby (Staff): Women's Center, Division of Student Life
Sohaela Rojas (Student): Fashion Merchandising, College of the Arts
Sherry Rose (Community): League of Women Voters
Jessica Roshak (Staff): Center for Student Involvement, Division of Student Life
Katie Schilling (Staff): Student-Athlete and Alumni Engagement, Athletics
Andrew Snyder (Staff): Outreach Program, College of Public Health
Jessie Starkey (Student): Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences
Cole Wojdacz (Alum): Public Health, College of Public Health
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