The Canisius University Women & Gender Studies program is happy to announce the 2025 Lorch Award winners. The Dr. I. Joan Lorch Award for Women & Gender Studies honors a person who has made a significant contribution to women and who exemplifies the pursuit of liberation and justice regarding sex, gender, and sexuality.
In the category of Canisius University student, the winner is Brianna Nosal’25, strategic communication. In the category of Canisius University employee, the winner is: Dr. Anita Butera, associate professor of criminal justice. In the category of a community organization or person, the winner is Victoria Pérez, the co-founder and director of Buffalo’s bilingual Hispanic theatre, Raíces Theatre Company. We congratulate all of these deserving people who help to make our world a more equitable world each day.
We heartily welcome everyone to celebrate Women’s History Month — and these three awardees in particular — on Monday, March 24 from 4-6 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge.
The event will begin with students from the Diversity Committee honoring women on campus who have uplifted and empowered others, and end with the announcement and celebration of the Lorch winners. Please join us for feminist solidarity and inspiration.
Submitted by: Tanya Loughead, Professor, Department of Philosophy and Women & Gender Studies
