Rowena J. Adams Jones
Born: 1928Adams Jones was not only instrumental in UB's community, but she also worked on many committees to help improve her local community. A member of St. Luke's African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church, she has served as the church's nursery director and its Christian Education Director, in addition to being a Sunday school teacher. She also has worked with the Buffalo and Erie County Girl Scout Council for over 25 years, serving as a troop leader and holding a number of Council committee posts.
Adams Jones has received numerous awards for her contributions to UB and to the community:
- Outstanding Service to the University at Buffalo
- UB Professional Staff Outstanding Service Award
- SUNY Outstanding Award for Professional Staff
- Appreciation Award for Dedicated Service to the Black Student Union
- Appreciation Award from Girl Scout Council
- Appreciation Award for Service to Buffalo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
- Buffalo Urban League Community Service Award
- Delta Sigma Theta Award for 50 years of service
Affiliation(s): Mildred Blake Student Affairs Center
Record Group(s): 41
Biographical File Contains:
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