On June 2, 2023, Framingham State University and its Alumni Association awarded Julie Siler Olander with the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is the highest honor given by the University and the Alumni Association. It recognizes Olander's exceptional generosity and service to the university, as well as her participation in community and civic affairs. Additionally, she has made incredible achievements in her field of endeavor. Olander's receipt of this award is a testament to her dedication and hard work, and a source of pride for the university and its alumni.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AWARD RECIPIENTS. SUCH A GLORIOUS EVENING. GRATEFUL TO HOLD SPACE WITH ALL OF YOU.

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Thank you to Tara Stepanian and Jennifer DeFronzo from FSU for the beautiful images. We only did minor tweaking and added the FSU logo.

- Dr. Nancy Niemi, President of Framingham State University; Julie Siler Olander; and Kelly Sardella

- Julie's acceptance speech

- Grateful award recipients with Dr. Nancy Niemi

- Beloved family and friends. Janush, Edyta, Julie Olander's Artwork, Melissa and Erik.