April 7, 2009 issue

WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE: (from left) Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin poses with Solange Simoes, assistant professor of sociology and women's and gender studies; Nancy Copeland, associate professor of teacher education; and Julia Beaver, an international student specialist with the Office of International Students. All three received awards at the Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon in the Student Center Ballroom April 1. In all, 15 women were nominated for the awards, which recognize women in the EMU community who live the mission of the Women's Center, which is working to advance the personal, professional and academic growth of women at EMU. Photo by Anthony Gattine

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