Anna Teye ‘16, a women’s and gender studies major, was awarded a President’s Medal by President Adam Weinberg in a ceremony that took place on Friday, April 15, in Swasey Chapel. The President’s Medal is the highest honor the college bestows on a student, given for academic success as well as for creating a legacy at Denison. Teye was one of only nine students to receive this honor.
In presenting the medal to Teye, Professor of Philosophy and chair of the faculty Steven Vogel said, “Anna, you came to Denison from Ghana knowing that you wanted to major in women's studies and make a difference in the world around you. During your four years at Denison, you have accomplished both of these things and so much more. As a women's and gender studies major and fellow, and as a fellow in the International Studies Department, faculty members have valued your independent thinking, intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness. Your willingness to take on new projects and work around the clock to meet the demands of your responsibilities have been impressive. You designed your academic studies and research around your interests in human rights, democratization and social change. Your research projects on 'The Impact of War and Conflict on Women in Africa' and on 'Women's Microfinance Projects in Ghana' provided you with opportun ities to hone your analytical research skills and draw on your knowledge base from your classes in anthropology/sociology, international studies and women and gender studies. Your creativity, professionalism, organizational and mobilization skills extended beyond the classroom. Serving as president of the African Student Association, secretary of Tehillah, and a member of the June-O staff, you took advantage of all opportunities to link theory with practice. Anna, your combination of leadership skills, intellectual aptitude and community involvement make you most deserving of this President's Medal.”
