MEADVILLE, Pa. – June 10, 2009 – Allegheny College recently honored Meadville resident Linda Palmiero, Allegheny class of 1966, with the Alumni Medal as part of the College’s Reunion Weekend festivities.
The Alumni Medal, Allegheny’s oldest and most prestigious alumni award, honors those whose devotion and service to the College far exceed the norm.
Palmiero served as coordinator for Allegheny’s recent presidential search, as a volunteer, which involved organizing the complex process, communicating with scores of persons and serving as the College liaison to the executive search firm.
“Linda was a godsend,” said presidential search committee chair Tom Slonaker, “smoothly facilitating the introduction of candidates for consideration into the Allegheny community and always sensitive to the inclusiveness of our College’s community.”
In 1992, Palmiero retired as assistant dean of the College and registrar, but returned to work in the admissions office and later served as interim director of alumni affairs.
Among her many volunteer roles at Allegheny, Palmeiro has hosted regional alumni events, served on reunion committees, presided over Alumni Council, worked with sorority Kappa Alpha Theta, assisted the admissions and career services offices, and mentored students. She also played a pivotal role in leading the initiative for 100 percent participation by council members in the College’s Tradition and Transformation capital campaign.
