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poet.
performer. activist. teacher.
AWARDS
2005 Vagina Warrior Award, February 2005
Honored by the cast of the 2005 Penn State Production of Eve Ensler's Tony-award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues, as activist working locally and statewide to end violence against women and girls. Penn State's production of Ensler's play is the largest college production in the world.
Penn State Roots Of Leadership Project Honoree, April 2004
Honored by the student leaders of Penn State for "dedication and commitment to social justice."
Fifth Annual Pennsylvania Governor's Pathfinder Award for Victim Services, November 2003
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and Governor Ed Rendell's Office stated "Ms. McQuaid was awarded for her outstanding and visible contribution to and impact upon the victim services movement in Pennsylvania through her work on behalf of victims of domestic and sexual violence" as a survivor/activist.
Citation of Congratulations, Pennsylvania Senator Jake Corman, November 2003
Teacher of the Month Award, February 1998
Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority teaching award for dedication and excellence in teaching at Northern Kentucky University.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESIDENCY AWARDS
The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, Poet-In-Residence, Taos, NM, June 2006
Awarded a full poet-in-residence position with foundation; dates have yet to be finalized.
The Harwood Museum, Poet-In-Residence, Taos, NM, September 2004.
Awarded a full poet-in-residence position with museum for time period of May - November 2006.
Outward Bound Outdoor Schools, Women of Courage Program, September 2000
Received full scholarship to participate in 7-day survival and leadership skills program in Savage River, MD.
For
current schedule:
Dora's
Readings
Dora's Speeches
Dora
is available for readings, speaking dates, and workshops
on writing, creativity, and/or performance.
To discuss bookings with Dora, or to order books or cd's, please contact her at:
575.613.2947
doramcquaid@doramcquaid.com |
