Dr. Andrew Allen, the 2015 recipient of the Mary Lou Dietz Equity Leadership Award. Dr. Andrew Allen, the 2015 recipient of the Mary Lou Dietz Equity Leadership Award.

Andrew Allen to be honoured for leadership, mentoring

The University of Windsor Faculty Association’s Status of Women, Diversity and Equity Action Committee will hold a reception honouring Andrew Allen as the 2015 recipient of the Mary Lou Dietz Equity Leadership Award, Wednesday June 10, from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Kerr House, 366 Sunset Avenue.

The award was named for Mary Lou Dietz, the late head of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology, and celebrates individuals who demonstrate leadership through their contributions to creating an equity culture on campus.

Dr. Allen, from the Faculty of Education, will receive the award for demonstrating leadership in equity through his teaching initiatives in Windsor and Tanzania, as well as his work to mentor and recruit students

"All my courses are taught through the lens of equity, diversity and social justice." says Allen.

To RSVP, e-mail wufa@uwindsor.ca or call 519-253-3000, ext. 3365, by May 29.

Read more about the award and the initiatives involving Dr Allen.

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