Spletzer wins Eloise M. Jaeger Award
Elizabeth Spletzer, kinesiology education specialist and coordinator of the PE initial licensure program, was awarded the prestigious Eloise M. Jaeger Award by the University of Minnesota Women's Physical Education Alumnae Association at their annual breakfast September 27.
The award was presented in recognition of Liz's outstanding contributions to the physical education profession through teaching, advising, and supervising students preparing for teaching licensure and advanced degrees in physical education, and honored her "exceptional level of dedication, leadership, and service" to her students and colleagues.
Eloise Jaeger, who passed away in 2007, was a leading advocate for women’s physical education and women’s intercollegiate athletics at the University, and was instrumental in increasing girls’ and women’s participation in sport and physical activity.
Congratulations, Liz!