Difference Makers
The Difference Makers program honors those who are positively impacting the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ community. Each fall, nominations are accepted from the campus community and nominees and their nominators are celebrated.Ìý
History
In 2000, student staff in the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Women’s Resource Center conceived of this award to honor one woman at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ and solicited nominations from the community. They received nominations of such quality that they decided to honor all eight nominees. And so, a tradition was born. Although the Women’s Resource Center no longer exists, the Center for Cultural Connections & Community is proud to carry on this tradition to celebrate difference makers in our ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ community.Ìý
This program builds upon the legacy of women like Mary Rippon, the first University of Colorado woman professor, and Lucile Buchanan, the first African-American woman to graduate from CU. These influential women paved the way for others at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ and beyond and continue to inspire us. We know there are many in the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ community today who also deserve our recognition and appreciation.Ìý