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RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will honor 13 individuals as part of its first women of distinction class during a gallery exhibition opening and reception at 5:30 p.m. on April 13 in the entrance to the East Building on campus.

The program recognizes ������ Tri-Cities female students, staff, faculty, alumnae and community members who have made notable contributions to the campus and community through service, teaching or involvement.

“This is a way to honor our female leaders within the ������ Tri-Cities community who have gone above and beyond to improve access to educational opportunities, driven momentous initiatives within their respective professions and have given generously of their free time in dedication to service and volunteerism,” said Chris Meiers, vice chancellor for enrollment management and student services.

Those being honored as ������ Tri-Cities’ 2017 Women of Distinction include:

Amber Eubanks – ������ Tri-Cities community engagement specialist
Anna King – news correspondent for the Northwest News Network and Northwest Public Radio
Cindy Bruckner-Lea – project manager at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Dana Parmenter – ������ Tri-Cities junior in digital technology and culture
Elizabeth Hernandez-Osorio – ������ Tri-Cities master’s student in educational leadership
Jana Kay Lunstad – ������ Tri-Cities academic affairs coordinator
Katherine Banks – ������ Tri-Cities instructor of political science in the School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs
Kay Olson – ������ Tri-Cities clinical nursing instructor
Lisa Godwin – executive director of Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity
Lura Powell – chair of the ������ Board of Regents
Michele Acker-Hocevar – ������ Tri-Cities interim vice chancellor of academic affairs
Selene Torres-Medrano – ������ Tri-Cities senior in biological sciences
Shawnta DiFalco – commanding officer in the Washington National Guard and secondary school principal

Photos of the Women of Distinction and their biographies will be on display in the hallway nearest The Bookie, ������ Tri-Cities’ student bookstore, through May 12.