Each fall, Gratia honors standout individuals and organizations who made significant contributions of time, talent and treasure over the past year to the College.
This year’s celebration recognized the following:
Volunteer of the Year:
Dr. Kenneth R. Gibson
Donor of the Year:
Mark and Dr. Meghan Murphy
Partner of the Year:
University of Kansas TRIO Talent Search
Staff Member of the Year:
Elora Thomas
Faculty Member of the Year:
Sister Marie Kathleen Daugherty, SCL
Gratia also serves as a time for the Donnelly family to come together and thank each other for their efforts. This year’s event was the first to formally name a Staff Member and Faculty Member of the Year. The decisions were made based upon faculty and staff nominations to the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA).
“Receiving this award truly is an honor,” said Interim Director of Admissions and Staff Member of the Year Elora Thomas. “I thank God for bringing me to Donnelly College and allowing me to be a part of the mission and the students we serve. I also would like to thank those who nominated me for this award, because I know they care and work just as hard as I do.”
Faculty Member of the Year and Associate Dean for Liberal Arts & Sciences Sister Marie Kathleen Daugherty echoed Thomas’ gratitude:
“Thank you, Lord, for allowing me to serve the students, faculty and staff at Donnelly College,” she said. “This has been a real privilege and gift from our good God!”
This year’s celebration recognized the following:
Volunteer of the Year:
Dr. Kenneth R. Gibson
Donor of the Year:
Mark and Dr. Meghan Murphy
Partner of the Year:
University of Kansas TRIO Talent Search
Staff Member of the Year:
Elora Thomas
Faculty Member of the Year:
Sister Marie Kathleen Daugherty, SCL
Gratia also serves as a time for the Donnelly family to come together and thank each other for their efforts. This year’s event was the first to formally name a Staff Member and Faculty Member of the Year. The decisions were made based upon faculty and staff nominations to the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA).
“Receiving this award truly is an honor,” said Interim Director of Admissions and Staff Member of the Year Elora Thomas. “I thank God for bringing me to Donnelly College and allowing me to be a part of the mission and the students we serve. I also would like to thank those who nominated me for this award, because I know they care and work just as hard as I do.”
Faculty Member of the Year and Associate Dean for Liberal Arts & Sciences Sister Marie Kathleen Daugherty echoed Thomas’ gratitude:
“Thank you, Lord, for allowing me to serve the students, faculty and staff at Donnelly College,” she said. “This has been a real privilege and gift from our good God!”