Speakers Dr. NANCY ZIMMERMAN, associate professor of modern languages, has taught at Kutztown University for more than two decades. Zimmerman's passion for diversity in language and culture began when she was young, living in Puerto Rico. Her parents purchased a retirement home there, which allowed her to explore and experience island life. Zimmerman has taught all levels of Spanish, including oral and written communication for Spanish-speaking heritage learners, film, translation, walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, syntax, children's literature in Spanish and advanced composition and conversation. She has won prestigious awards including the Pennsylvania State Language Association Frank Mulhern Leadership Award for her outstanding impact in the world language profession. Zimmerman also was awarded the North East Council for Teachers of Foreign Language the Sans Inc., Mead Leadership Fellows Program, for a bilingual children's book she wrote. Zimmerman received her undergraduate degree at Millersville University. She earned her master’s degree in Spanish language and literatures from the University of Delaware, followed by her doctorate from The Pennsylvania State University in 2011. NORMAN A. INKPEN JR. ’70, whose life was transformed by KU, has dedicated his time and money by giving back and paying it forward to ensure students have every chance to graduate and create the lives they envision for themselves. He has generously given to the university for more than 30 years and most recently established two endowed scholarships: one to benefit KU's diverse student population and the other to assist with student retention. Inkpen has served on the Kutztown University Foundation (KUF) board of directors since 2015. In 2017, he accepted the role as chair of the foundation's Together We’re Golden campaign committee. He has volunteered countless hours to the KUF board and his drive, innovative spirit and selflessness make him a valued member to the entire Kutztown University community. For these reasons, Inkpen was chosen to receive the KUF Inaugural Founders Award for Philanthropy – the highest recognition given to a recipient who has consistently gone above and beyond to invest in the vision of the foundation through philanthropic support, exceptional volunteer service and/or civic leadership.
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