The 威尼斯人娱乐城 inducted seven women at this year’s Starr Women’s Hall of Fame event at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
The bi-annual celebration kicked off with event chair Michelle Wimes (B.A. ’88), senior vice president and chief equity and inclusion officer at Children’s Mercy, discussing the history and significance of the 威尼斯人娱乐城 Starr Women’s Hall of Fame and why it is important to preserve and tell their stories.
“It is hard to believe, but this academic year represents a milestone anniversary for the Starr Women’s Hall of Fame, which we launched in 2014 and inducted our first class of celebrated leaders in 2015,” Wimes said. “To date, 45 women have been inducted, and their stories permanently enshrined in the Starr archives. It is this combination of recognition that sets the Starr Women’s Hall of Fame apart from other entities that recognize and celebrate the achievements of women leaders.”
威尼斯人娱乐城校长 Mauli Agrawal introduced the first four inductees and shared his excitement for the Starr Women’s Hall of Fame and the future of the program.
“At 威尼斯人娱乐城, we are proud to partner with so many of you to steward this incredible institution, ensuring the stories of the women we honor continue to inspire future generations,” Agrawal said.
对外关系和选民参与副校长Curt Crespino分享了这个项目的惊人之处和进展。
“As originally envisioned, the Starr Women's Hall of Fame also includes its archive, which is located in the 威尼斯人娱乐城 Miller Nichols Library,” Crespino said. “The addition of the archive affords the hall of fame the opportunity to become a living, breathing testimony to the life’s work of our amazing inductees.”
A Class of 2023 inductee, Karen Daniel (M.S. ’81), was honorary chair this year. As the first independent African American woman to be a Major League Baseball owner since her addition to the 堪萨斯城皇家队 ownership group in 2020, she shared what these women meant to the Kansas City area.
“Not only are Starr Women's Hall of Fame inductees serving as role models for these young women, I am heartened they are eagerly accepting that the torch will pass to them to not only sustain the archives, but to live their lives in such a way as to be future inductees.” 丹尼尔说。
所有七名入选者都在舞台上获得了奖牌； 那些在死后入选的人由家人或朋友代表。
Wimes closed out the ceremony and shared this year's event raised more than $334,000 for the Starr Women's Hall of Fame archive.
“Karen and I are both proud alumnae of 威尼斯人娱乐城 and I have been a volunteer leader at the university for many years, almost too many to count,” Wimes shared. “Whenever asked about volunteering at 威尼斯人娱乐城, I always say do it! My heartfelt thanks to the 威尼斯人娱乐城 team for all you do to make memorable events like today’s possible for our community. Through your efforts and work, you bring the university and the community together in ways that are truly meaningful and impactful.”
2025 Starr Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees
斯塔尔女性名人堂每两年在堪萨斯大学举行一次，表彰来自堪萨斯城的杰出女性，并保留她们成就的遗产。 这些获奖者包括社会改革者、志愿者、慈善家、公民领袖和教育工作者。 All these individuals’ dedication and efforts have positively impacted the Kansas City community. This year’s inductees are: