Garrison Student Dana Gulley Wins Award at University of Vermont Commencement

BURLINGTON, VT (06/10/2010)(readMedia)-- Garrison resident Dana Gulley, who graduated from the University of Vermont this year with a major in environmental studies, is the 2010 recipient of UVM's Mary Jean Simpson Award. The award is presented to the senior woman who best exemplifies the qualities of character, leadership, and scholarship.

During her time was as a student, Gulley was a member of the Honors College, served as a teaching assistant, worked as a research intern at the Office of Senator Patrick Leahy, and represented students on several of her college's committees and boards.  Outside the classroom, she was involved in a variety of strong membership and leadership roles in the Vermont Campus Energy Group, Free 2 Be, the Next Step Retreat, Alternative Spring Break, Translating Identities Conference, and the Tower Honor Society.  Dana hails from Garrison, New York.

Gulley captured her UVM experience with these words: "As a first-generation college student I am eager to combine my appreciation for opportunity and my passion for equity to improve access to 'enrichment' for all."

Chartered in 1791, UVM was the first college or university in the United States that did not give preference to a religious sect in its charter. UVM now has nearly 10,375 undergraduates in eight schools and colleges, 1,500 graduate students and 460 medical students. As a small, comprehensive university, it blends the academic heritage of a private university with services missions in the land-grant tradition.

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