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91制片厂 Publishes Book to Honor 100 Women of Distinction

The contributions to 91制片厂 by 100 women are celebrated in 鈥淟egacymakers: 100 Women of Distinction at 91制片厂.鈥

From left, Christine E. Lynn; Marleen Forkas; 91制片厂 First Lady Carolyn Kelly; Ellie Baldwin; Barbara Schmidt; and Marilyn Weinberg.


By lisa metcalf | 3/30/2016

The contributions to 91制片厂 by 100 women are celebrated in a new book, 鈥淟egacymakers: 100 Women of Distinction at 91制片厂.鈥澛燭hese outstanding individuals were chosen based on the legacies they鈥檝e created that positively influenced the growth of the University over the course of a half-century. The book is available for purchase with proceeds going toward scholarships.

鈥淭his book is meant as a small token of thanks, not only to those whose contributions are recounted here, but to all the women who make up the proud and dedicated sisterhood of 91制片厂,鈥 said 91制片厂 First Lady Carolyn Kelly. 鈥淭he intention of this book is to provide an overview of the many ways in which women have built 91制片厂鈥檚 reputation for excellence.鈥

Since 91制片厂 opened its doors in the fall of 1964, the role women have played in moving the University鈥檚 mission forward has proved vitally important. It continues each day in 91制片厂鈥檚 ongoing development as a world-class center of education, research and community service.

鈥淚t is a privilege to support a university that has exponentially grown and evolved,鈥 said Barbara Schmidt, 91制片厂 benefactor and an honoree in the book. 鈥淚 am honored to be included in the company of women who have worked hard to serve the students, community, and global research endeavors of 91制片厂.鈥

Kelly recently hosted the 100 women and debuted the book at a tea party at the Eleanor R. Baldwin House at 91制片厂鈥檚 Boca Raton campus.

鈥淭he education I received from 91制片厂 has served as an invaluable asset to me both personally and professionally,鈥 said Mary Beth McDonald, member of 91制片厂鈥檚 Board of Trustees and one of the 100 women highlighted in the book. 鈥淚 am so honored to be included among these remarkable and inspiring women who never found an obstacle they could not overcome, a challenge they could not master or a difficulty they could not rise above. These women are the essence of the true spirit of 91制片厂.鈥

The women of 鈥淟egacymakers鈥 also will be honored at the 91制片厂 Gala on Saturday, April 2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 91制片厂 Stadium.

To purchase the 鈥淟egacymakers: 100 Women of Distinction at 91制片厂鈥 book, visit . To purchase tickets for the 91制片厂 Gala, visit .

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