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Conway recipient of Framingham State alumni award

by | Jan 12, 2021 | Featured

Susan Conway

Susan Conway

The Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni (IAFSA) recently hosted its annual membership meeting virtually. During the program, Hopkinton resident Susan Duponte Conway ’70 received the first annual Gloria Award, named for longtime Framingham elementary school principal Gloria Aspesi.

The Gloria Award honors a volunteer who has given their time and talents to IAFSA. Conway has been a steadfast volunteer and committee member since her graduation. She is past chair of the Amelia Davis Fund, which gives emergency assistance to alumni and sends holiday cards/monthly notes to older alumni. Prior to COVID-19, she regularly worked in the office helping with administrative tasks. Conway was selected to receive the first Gloria Award in recognition of her stellar volunteerism, quiet leadership and commitment to family.

The purpose of the Gloria Award is to honor and acknowledge alumni, like Gloria Aspesi, who have given of themselves to their families, their community and especially IAFSA over time, quietly, and in various roles without seeking praise, but by being part of the backbone which has enabled IAFSA and Alumni House to continue to serve alumni and the FSU Community.

5 Comments

  1. Kathleen M. Gruszka

    Congratulations, Susan!! You are well deserving of this award. So happy that Mike tooted your horn!👏👏👏

  2. Gina Courcelle

    Congratulations aunt Sue !! You are such an inspiration!!! It’s so good to see your compassion and hard work recognized!!!

  3. Dianne McDonough-Silva

    Congratulations, Susan! Quiet leadership and the backbone of the FSC alumni community make you the perfect recipient of the Gloria Award. Thank you for all your hard work over these many decades. Cheers to
    Susan Dupont Conway!

  4. Judy Phelan

    Congratulations, Susan. I remember those mornings you would be out the door to volunteer at the college, with a smile on your face and a genuine love of being there. Your quiet leadership and commitment to family made you an excellent volunteer and also a wonderful teacher. We are proud of you!

  5. Mary Stott

    It appears that along with your dedication and support for your students and your colleagues in Holliston, you have given the same to the Framingham State Alumni community. Glad you have been recognized. Congratulations!

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