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Jan. 11, 2006
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Oppenheimer selected Woman of the Year 2005 by American Biographical Institute

COLUMBUS, Miss. – The Governing Board of Editors for the American Biographical Institute recently selected Dr. Bonnie Oppenheimer for the title of Woman of the Year 2005.

Oppenheimer, associate professor of mathematics at Mississippi University for Women, was selected for this prestigious award, which only a few women are chosen for each year, due to her overall accomplishments and contributions to society.

She noted the editor-in-chief personally recommended her for this award after reviewing her credentials in 2000 Notable American Women.

In addition to teaching, she serves on various campus committees and is the Faculty Senate vice president.

Outside of work, she is the principal oboist for the Starkville/Mississippi State University Symphony and supports the Starkville Community Theater where she works on sets and appears on stage.

She also is a Bradley Method Natural Childbirth instructor and president of the Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) District 15 and WRJ North American Board member.