Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Memorial Award recipients honored Nov. 15

By Lee Hermiston | Iowa Now | 11/6/2018

Seven members of the University of Iowa family, including UI College of Nursing Dean Emeritus Geraldene Felton, were recognized during the Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Awards on Nov. 15.

The ceremony was hosted by Matthew Miller, program director for UI Military and Veteran Student Services. U.S. Army Major General (Ret.) Stewart W. Wallace, was the emcee for the event. Criteria for the award include a strong university connection, having served honorably, military accomplishment, and service to the community.

The event is sponsored by the Chief Diversity Office and the Center for Diversity and Enrichment.

Available awardees were also recognized at the Nov. 10 Iowa football game against Northwestern University.

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