Bessie Stak Schiffman Award for Excellence in Women's Studies

Established by Professor Ann Saltzman (1994 recipient of the Presidents Award for Distinguished Teaching), family and friends in honor of Dr. Saltzman's grandmother, who as a young woman learned Hebrew and became the "prayer reader" for the women of her synagogue, enabling them to participate in activities otherwise restricted to men. Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement both in academic work in women's studies and in campus or community activism.