Mary Diez Receives "Education Advocacy Award"

April 24, 2013

Mary Diez, SSSF, Ph.D., dean of the Alverno College School of Education, was recognized by Marquette University's College of Education with itsEducation Advocacy Award.The award recognizes individuals who make significant or systemic contributions to the local, state or national educational landscape through their work. Diez was presented with the award on April 23 at Marquette's annual College of Education Mission Recognition Evening. The event honors individuals and groups from both within and outside the Marquette community who have made significant contributions toward advancing the college's social justice mission. This year marks the 5thannual Mission Recognition event for Marquette.

“These awards celebrate the many extraordinary individuals and organizations that help the College of Education achieve our social justice mission,” says Marquette College of Education Dean Bill Henk. “It is our way to both to commend and voice appreciation to exceptional students, early-career professionals, and faculty, as well as cooperating teachers and practicum supervisors, education champions in the community, and our partner schools and human service agencies.”