Time is short to register for Washington State University Vancouver’s 2011 Women of Distinction program, set for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Firstenburg Student Commons.
This year’s theme is “Empowering Young Women,” which will recognize women who empower young women in the community.
Six WSUV students and nine nonstudent nominees are up for top honors in each of the two categories.
They are: Students Dora Hernandez, Stephanie Holt, Rebekah Juhala, Golnaz Irooni Koloushani, Kimberly Lawrence and Sally Thrall; and nonstudents Julie Hanke, April Lappin, Pavithra Narayanan, Katherine Olson, Jennifer Ortiz, Tahira Probst, Patricia Sayer, Rhona Sen Hoss and Suzanne Turnauer.
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Helping to underscore Thursday’s theme will be featured speaker Nichole Maher, executive director of the Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland. NAYA works to enrich the lives of Native American youth and families across the Vancouver-Portland metro area through education, community involvement and culturally specific programming.
WSUV’s annual event helps to celebrate Women’s History Month, observed each March, and to recognize women who have inspired, mentored and empowered others.
It is free and open to all.
Reservations are recommended; RSVPs are due by today at: http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/distinction. A pass for free parking will be provided upon making reservations.
For more information: 360-546-9530. WSUV is at 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave.
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