Bornier receives award from French Republic
Dr. Evelyne M. Bornier has been named Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques ("Knight in the Order of Academic Palms"), one of the highest honors awarded by the French Republic. Established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1808, this prestigious order recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to education, culture, and the promotion of the French language.
Dr. Bornier received the distinction on Tuesday, Sept. 9, during a formal ceremony at the residence of the Consul Général de France in New Orleans, in recognition of her 31 years of dedicated service to teaching and promoting French language and culture in the United States.
Tags: World Languages Literatures and Cultures
Related Articles
-
O'Brien receives one of only three NEH grants in Alabama
The $99,000 grant will support her project “Building Lasting Bridges: German and Engineering at Auburn University.” -
-
-
Alumni Spotlight: Erin Argo '98, assistant US attorney, Brooklyn, NY
Erin Argo discusses her time at Auburn, her career path, and her best advice for students today. -
Past, present, presidency: Haston reflects on journey to becoming new SGA president
Jake Haston, a senior majoring in journalism in the College of Liberal Arts, serves Auburn as the new SGA president. -
Auburn Alumni Association honors inaugural 20 Under 40 class
Seven College of Liberal Arts alumni were named to the Auburn Alumni Association's first 20 under 40 class.