In an encore presentation after a sellout crowd on March 21, “Impactful Women of Fort Collins” will be presented from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures.
Many of the women who are featured are members of the CSU community.
At the event, Patti Smith, founder and executive director of Living Her Legacy, will outline the accomplishments of women who have made a difference in the community by demonstrating commitment, courage and resilience.
“The mission of Living Her Legacy is to inspire women and girls to discover themselves in the many talents, contributions and achievements of women, both past and present,” said Smith. “As visionaries for change, the honorees serve as extraordinary role models, and nearly half of the women have ties to Colorado State University. Attendees will hear from Legacy honorees as well as girls who have participated in the education programs.”
Admission to the presentation is $5 per person, and reservations are requested at globalvillagemuseum.org. Refreshments will be served, and registrants will enjoy free admission to the Museum’s four galleries.
The program is presented in conjunction with the Museum’s Hall Gallery exhibit, Inspiring Women of Northern Colorado, which runs through May 25. For more information about Living Her Legacy, visit www.LivingHerLegacy.org or email info@LivingHerLegacy.org.
The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Ave., and Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, $1 for ages 4-12, and free for children 3 and under. Adult tours receive discounted admission of $3/person. For more information and closure dates during the change of exhibits, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Living Her Legacy – CSU honorees
Becky Hammon
CSU basketball star
First woman hired by NBA as Asst. Coach of San Antonio Spurs
Beryl “Brownie” McGraw
Widow of CSU athletic legend Thurman “Fum” McGraw
Bachelor’s and master’s degrees from CSU
Gladys Louise Eddy
(1915-2010)
70+ years at CSU and education leader
Instrumental in development of CSU College of Business
CSU scholarship in her name
Joan King
(1938-2014)
Neurosciences research
Lectured, mentored, and gave workshops at CSU
Joan C. King-Tobet scholarship at CSU
Martha Trimble
(1914-1994)
CSU English instructor, Asst. Professor, and Professor
Received 1983 CSU Outstanding Alumni Award
Temple Grandin
Professor in CSU Dept. of Animal Sciences
Temple Grandin Equine Center
Blanche M. Hughes
CSU Vice President for Student Affairs
Diana H. Wall
Inaugural director of CSU School of Global Environmental Sustainability
CSU University Distinguished Professor
Professor in Dept. of Biology
Guadalupe Salazar
At CSU for over 30 years, mostly as director of El Centro
Jovita Lobato
(1908-2005)
First Hispanic graduate of CSU in 1936
Theodosia Ammons
(circa 1862-1907)
First dean of CSU Dept. of Domestic Economy
Carole Makela
Collegiate innovator; professor in School of Education
Jan Carroll
CSU and state roles in support of families
Marcile Wood
(deceased)
Developed and directed CSU’s adult education programs
Dr. Margit Hentschel
Co-founder and co-director of CSU Center for Mindfulness
Mary Carraher
Worked at CSU as Field Education Coordinator at College of Health and Human Services
Pauline Birky-Kreutzer
(deceased)
Helped to develop and establish Peace Corps which was founded in 1961
Betty Moseley
Retired CSU math teacher
Janice L. Nerger
Dean of CSU College of Natural Sciences (for 13 years)
Helped establish CSU STEM Center
Mildred Johnson
(deceased 2017)
Business professor at CSU
