Dr. Kate Drowne, Associate Professor of English and Technical Communication, was named Woman of the Year at the annual Woman of the Year luncheon on April 20. This Award is given annually by Missouri University of Science and Technology.
The program from the luncheon says that the "Woman of the Year Award is given to a female faculty member dedicated to student education and committed to diversity. . . . the Woman of the Year exemplifies the abilities and qualities that improve the campus climate for women."
As chair of the Department of English and Technical Communication, I'm proud of Dr. Drowne and delighted that she has received this well-deserved award. I am also proud that in the thirteen Woman of the Year Awards, members of this department have won three. Before Dr. Drowne, Dr. Elizabeth Cummins was the first Woman of the Year in 1997, and Dr. Kristine Swenson was Woman of the Year for 2006. I'm sure that more of our faculty will win Woman of the Year Awards in the years to come
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Drowne.
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