Five extraordinary Purdue employees, who give back to their communities in meaningful ways, have been named Purdue’s 2023 Jefferson Award winners.
For almost 50 years, the Jefferson Awards have served to change communities and the world by inspiring action through celebration. Each year, Purdue’s Office of Engagement joins the movement, recognizing the efforts of extraordinary university employees who dedicate themselves to giving back to their communities in meaningful ways.
This year’s Purdue winners are Susie Crowe, Mary Gardner, Karen Hudmon, Tong Jin Kim, and Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar. Combined with the efforts of community partners, these award winners have made lasting impacts on their communities, domestically and abroad. Their collaborations have influenced foreign policy, produced curriculum for future healthcare providers,…