Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award

The Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award was established by the St. Mary's Women's Caucus in March 1990 to commemorate the life and works of Alice Franzke, PhD, a professor in the Sociology Department at St. Mary s University from 1982 until 1989. Dr. Franzke was an inspirational model of feminist activism and civic engagement who embodied a commitment to justice and peace. The award honors feminists of the St. Mary s University community who promote peace, empowerment, civic engagement, cooperation, equality, and respect of all persons.

Eligibility

: Any past or present member of the St. Mary's University community (student, faculty, staff, administrator, or alumni) who promotes peace, empowerment, civic engagement, cooperation, equality, and respect of all persons, is eligible for nomination. Past recipients, listed below, are not eligible for nomination.

The members of the 2013 Franzke Feminist Award Selection Committee may not nominate nor be nominated for the Franzke award during this selection year. The members of the committee are: Andrea Escalon (student), Patricia Mejia (alumna), Carol Redfield (faculty), and Mildred Rodriguez (staff).

Selection Criteria

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• Demonstrates commitment to efforts to increase gender equity and empowerment within and/or outside the University.
• Actively engaged in efforts to promote justice and peace locally, regionally, or globally.
• Considered an exemplary role model of civic engagement.
• Works in a collaborative manner that respects diverse people and traditions.

Nomination Deadline

: Nominations must be submitted by Friday, February 1, 2013 at 5:00pm. Late nominations will not be considered.

Questions about the Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award nomination process may be directed to Diane Duesterhoeft at dduesterhoeft@stmarytx.edu or (210) 436-3346.

Here is the 2013 Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award Nomination online form.

Past Recipients

The past recipients of the Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award are:

2012: Cyra Dumitru (faculty)
2012: Andrea Escalon (staff)
2012: Alma L. Lopez (alumna)
2012: Ana Olivares (student)

2011: Francesca Garcia (student)
2011: Céline A. Jacquemin, Ph.D. (faculty)
2011: Dorothy "Dottie" Laster (alumna)

2010: Diane Duesterhoeft (faculty)
2010: Sarah Linares (student)
2010: Marisela Marquez (alumna)
2010: Minita Santizo (staff)

2009: Monica Cruz (staff)
2009: Misha McDonald (student)
2009: Leona Pallansch, Ph.D. (faculty)
2009: Mildred Rodriguez (staff)

2008: Deidra Coleman (staff)
2008: Sonia Garcia, Ph.D. (faculty)
2008: Vanessa Torres (student)

2007: Tonya Hammer (student)
2007: Patricia J. Mejia (staff, alumna)
2007: Carol Redfield, Ph.D. (faculty)
2007: Maria Elena Torralva-Alonso (alumna)

2006: Antonia Castañeda, Ph.D. (faculty)
2006: Rosalyn Falcon Collier (alumna)
2006: Khushbu Patel (student)

2005: Kiran Bains (student)
2005: Caroline Byrd (faculty, alumna)
2005: Vicki A. Williams, Ph.D. (staff)

2004: Jacqueline Dansby, Ph.D. (staff)
2004: Rebecca Flores (alumna)
2004: Sr. Grace Luther, FMI, Ph.D. (faculty emerita)

2003: Ana Novoa, J.D. (faculty)
2003: Lee Terán, J.D. (faculty)

1995: Amy Kasteley, J.D. (faculty)

1994: Barbara Bader Aldave, J.D. (faculty/administration)

1993: Sr. Ann Semel, SSND, Ph.D. (faculty)

1992: Raeline Noble (student)

1991: Rose Marie Cutting, Ph.D. (faculty)

1990: Blanca Aguirre (staff)
1990: Louise Cantwell (staff/administration)
1990: Mary Lynne Gasaway Hill (student)
1990: Alice Wright Franzke, Ph.D., Sociology (faculty)