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Vol. 24:2 ISSN 0160-8460 August 1996
Baty Named "Woman of Distinction"
As a part of Gettysburg College's 4th Annual Women's Conference held in February, Laurie A. Baty, who serves as a Program Officer on the Commission's staff, was one of four recipients of the college's Women of Distinction award. The award was devised to be given by women students of Gettysburg College to women alumni of the school. The award is given to women who have addressed women's issues in their work or activism, demonstrated integrity in their value system, expressed an appreciation and understanding of various cultures, and forged a path that has benefitted humankind.
The following comments were presented at the award ceremony:
Laurie graduated magna cum laude from Gettysburg College in 1976 with a B.A. in history. As a student, she worked in the College library and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Laurie continued her allegiance to her alma mater after graduation by working to advance the acceptance of cultural and social diversity on campus. In 1984, she chaired a committee that revised the Alumni Association Constitution and helped shape the future of this organization. For her outstanding service to the College, Laurie was honored by the Alumni Association with its Young Alumni Award in 1987. Among her various exhibitions, presentations, and editorial pursuits, Laurie has served as editor of The Daguerreian Annual, a scholarly publication on the history, science, and technology of the first viable form of photography.
The Commission and the Commission staff extend their congratulations to Laurie on the occasion of this well-deserved honor.
