As part of the Women’s History Month celebration in March, the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women selects and recognizes women who are nominated for going above and beyond in their office/service roles at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Selected nominees are featured in Nebraska Today and receive a certificate of appreciation for their service to the university community.
This year’s nominees were also invited to attend “The Power of Husker Women: A Night of Celebration” event at the AKRS Champions Club, where they were recognized. This event was co-sponsored by the Nebraska Women’s Leadership Network and the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women. The event also featured a panel of alumnae including Olympic gold medalist Jordan Larson, Dean Tiffany Heng-Moss, and Katie Nieland.
Below is the list of the recipients and a link to their story:
Lory Erving
Erving focused on welcoming, connecting with students
Wendy Kempcke
Kempcke's can-do attitude aids Alumni Association's success
Elizabeth Neill
Neill helps make CAPS a positive place for students, coworkers
Carol Ruwe
Ruwe’s smile, dedication help Honors Program shine
Allison Schultze
Schultze's leadership strengthens university police service, camaraderie
Nominations are due in early February each year and may include all women office/service staff working in facilities, dining, housing, parking & transit, landscape services, etc. There is a limit of two nominees per department/unit. Past recipients and those in managerial/professional roles are not eligible.