Gwendolyn Casey Receives Ripon College Global Studies Achievement Award

RIPON, WI (05/04/2010)(readMedia)--  Gwendolyn Casey, a senior majoring in global studies and history, from Amherst, Wis., was named the recipient of the 2010 Global Studies Achievement Award during a ceremony held April 21, 2010 at Ripon College.

 The Global Studies Achievement Award recognizes superior work in global studies courses and the ability to help the campus and community understand the peoples and issues that comprise our increasingly interdependent world. The recipient receives a cash award and inscribed copy of The Dictionary of Global Culture.

 Casey is the daughter of Mr. Sean Casey and Ms. Sarah Borchardt both of Amherst, Wis.

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