The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, August 2008
Adela Artola Allen August 15, 2008 "We should acknowledge our differences, we should greet our differences until difference makes no difference anymore." Adela Artola Allen, Educator. This quote speaks to the journey of a great Hispanic woman, who fell in love with the City of Tucson and dedicated more than 50 years of her life to education.
Originally from Mexico City, she was the first girl from Mexico to attend Wellesley College. She completed her degree from the Universidad de las Américas, a Masters from the University of Houston and her Doctorate from the University of Arizona in Spanish and Portuguese. She pioneered many areas in bilingual education, reading and language arts, and children's literature. Her goal was for everyone to participate in the richness of their own cultural heritages. To this end, she carried a trunk show to various schools in Tucson, speaking about the Mexican and native heritages of Mexico. She wrote children's books that are still widely circulated and trained educators who to this day, use her materials. Of particular importance was her work in training librarians to better serve Hispanic children.
Lágrimas Chicanas a book of Haiku's, written in conjunction with Dr. Marco Jeréz, was published by Octavio Paz in Vuelta. Dr. Allen was a pioneer in international education, having served as an original member of the Arizona Mexico Commission and headed the Educational Committee. She received the Antonio Certossimo Award from Governor Symington after 25 years of service.
Her work for fostering an era of collaboration between the University of Arizona and several universities in Mexico resulted in the award of a second Doctorate in Honoris Causa by the University of Nuevo Leon, Mexico in International Education. Other prestigious awards include: Woman of the Year 1993 from the Hispanic Professional Action Committee and YWCA Women on the Move. Additional notables include the Simon Bolivar Award for outstanding work in Hispanic American Literature awarded by the Argentine Embassy and Letras de Oro Award from the Spanish International Jury of 1987.
Her community involvement was extensive as she actively worked with: the Consortium of North American Higher Education Consortia, the Sahuaro Council of the Girl Scouts, Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson, Fundación México, Pima Arts Council, Women's Commission, Wings on Words, Sister Cities, and the Arizona Association for Chicanos in Higher Education.
Dr. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, international attorneys, Adelaida Artola Allen and Perry Allen. Her brother Carlos Allen, her son Rex Allen Applegate and her former husband, John F. Molloy.
She is survived by her daughter Lisha Adela García and grandchildren, Carlos Mariano García, and Daniela García and her beloved caretaker, Elvira Lugo. She leaves behind numerous family members in Mexico City as well as countless students, colleagues and friends in the United States, Canada and throughout Mexico.
A memorial service will be held at San Augustine Cathedral on September 6, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. A life celebration reception will be held at her home immediately following the service. God speed for a life richly lived and shared. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Adela Artola Allen August 15, 2008 "We should acknowledge our differences, we should greet our differences until difference makes no difference anymore." Adela Artola Allen, Educator. This quote speaks to the journey of a great Hispanic woman, who fell in love with the City of Tucson and dedicated more than 50 years of her life to education.
Originally from Mexico City, she was the first girl from Mexico to attend Wellesley College. She completed her degree from the Universidad de las Américas, a Masters from the University of Houston and her Doctorate from the University of Arizona in Spanish and Portuguese. She pioneered many areas in bilingual education, reading and language arts, and children's literature. Her goal was for everyone to participate in the richness of their own cultural heritages. To this end, she carried a trunk show to various schools in Tucson, speaking about the Mexican and native heritages of Mexico. She wrote children's books that are still widely circulated and trained educators who to this day, use her materials. Of particular importance was her work in training librarians to better serve Hispanic children.
Lágrimas Chicanas a book of Haiku's, written in conjunction with Dr. Marco Jeréz, was published by Octavio Paz in Vuelta. Dr. Allen was a pioneer in international education, having served as an original member of the Arizona Mexico Commission and headed the Educational Committee. She received the Antonio Certossimo Award from Governor Symington after 25 years of service.
Her work for fostering an era of collaboration between the University of Arizona and several universities in Mexico resulted in the award of a second Doctorate in Honoris Causa by the University of Nuevo Leon, Mexico in International Education. Other prestigious awards include: Woman of the Year 1993 from the Hispanic Professional Action Committee and YWCA Women on the Move. Additional notables include the Simon Bolivar Award for outstanding work in Hispanic American Literature awarded by the Argentine Embassy and Letras de Oro Award from the Spanish International Jury of 1987.
Her community involvement was extensive as she actively worked with: the Consortium of North American Higher Education Consortia, the Sahuaro Council of the Girl Scouts, Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson, Fundación México, Pima Arts Council, Women's Commission, Wings on Words, Sister Cities, and the Arizona Association for Chicanos in Higher Education.
Dr. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, international attorneys, Adelaida Artola Allen and Perry Allen. Her brother Carlos Allen, her son Rex Allen Applegate and her former husband, John F. Molloy.
She is survived by her daughter Lisha Adela García and grandchildren, Carlos Mariano García, and Daniela García and her beloved caretaker, Elvira Lugo. She leaves behind numerous family members in Mexico City as well as countless students, colleagues and friends in the United States, Canada and throughout Mexico.
A memorial service will be held at San Augustine Cathedral on September 6, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. A life celebration reception will be held at her home immediately following the service. God speed for a life richly lived and shared. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, August 2008
Adela Artola Allen August 15, 2008 "We should acknowledge our differences, we should greet our differences until difference makes no difference anymore." Adela Artola Allen, Educator. This quote speaks to the journey of a great Hispanic woman, who fell in love with the City of Tucson and dedicated more than 50 years of her life to education.
Originally from Mexico City, she was the first girl from Mexico to attend Wellesley College. She completed her degree from the Universidad de las Américas, a Masters from the University of Houston and her Doctorate from the University of Arizona in Spanish and Portuguese. She pioneered many areas in bilingual education, reading and language arts, and children's literature. Her goal was for everyone to participate in the richness of their own cultural heritages. To this end, she carried a trunk show to various schools in Tucson, speaking about the Mexican and native heritages of Mexico. She wrote children's books that are still widely circulated and trained educators who to this day, use her materials. Of particular importance was her work in training librarians to better serve Hispanic children.
Lágrimas Chicanas a book of Haiku's, written in conjunction with Dr. Marco Jeréz, was published by Octavio Paz in Vuelta. Dr. Allen was a pioneer in international education, having served as an original member of the Arizona Mexico Commission and headed the Educational Committee. She received the Antonio Certossimo Award from Governor Symington after 25 years of service.
Her work for fostering an era of collaboration between the University of Arizona and several universities in Mexico resulted in the award of a second Doctorate in Honoris Causa by the University of Nuevo Leon, Mexico in International Education. Other prestigious awards include: Woman of the Year 1993 from the Hispanic Professional Action Committee and YWCA Women on the Move. Additional notables include the Simon Bolivar Award for outstanding work in Hispanic American Literature awarded by the Argentine Embassy and Letras de Oro Award from the Spanish International Jury of 1987.
Her community involvement was extensive as she actively worked with: the Consortium of North American Higher Education Consortia, the Sahuaro Council of the Girl Scouts, Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson, Fundación México, Pima Arts Council, Women's Commission, Wings on Words, Sister Cities, and the Arizona Association for Chicanos in Higher Education.
Dr. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, international attorneys, Adelaida Artola Allen and Perry Allen. Her brother Carlos Allen, her son Rex Allen Applegate and her former husband, John F. Molloy.
She is survived by her daughter Lisha Adela García and grandchildren, Carlos Mariano García, and Daniela García and her beloved caretaker, Elvira Lugo. She leaves behind numerous family members in Mexico City as well as countless students, colleagues and friends in the United States, Canada and throughout Mexico.
A memorial service will be held at San Augustine Cathedral on September 6, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. A life celebration reception will be held at her home immediately following the service. God speed for a life richly lived and shared. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
Adela Artola Allen August 15, 2008 "We should acknowledge our differences, we should greet our differences until difference makes no difference anymore." Adela Artola Allen, Educator. This quote speaks to the journey of a great Hispanic woman, who fell in love with the City of Tucson and dedicated more than 50 years of her life to education.
Originally from Mexico City, she was the first girl from Mexico to attend Wellesley College. She completed her degree from the Universidad de las Américas, a Masters from the University of Houston and her Doctorate from the University of Arizona in Spanish and Portuguese. She pioneered many areas in bilingual education, reading and language arts, and children's literature. Her goal was for everyone to participate in the richness of their own cultural heritages. To this end, she carried a trunk show to various schools in Tucson, speaking about the Mexican and native heritages of Mexico. She wrote children's books that are still widely circulated and trained educators who to this day, use her materials. Of particular importance was her work in training librarians to better serve Hispanic children.
Lágrimas Chicanas a book of Haiku's, written in conjunction with Dr. Marco Jeréz, was published by Octavio Paz in Vuelta. Dr. Allen was a pioneer in international education, having served as an original member of the Arizona Mexico Commission and headed the Educational Committee. She received the Antonio Certossimo Award from Governor Symington after 25 years of service.
Her work for fostering an era of collaboration between the University of Arizona and several universities in Mexico resulted in the award of a second Doctorate in Honoris Causa by the University of Nuevo Leon, Mexico in International Education. Other prestigious awards include: Woman of the Year 1993 from the Hispanic Professional Action Committee and YWCA Women on the Move. Additional notables include the Simon Bolivar Award for outstanding work in Hispanic American Literature awarded by the Argentine Embassy and Letras de Oro Award from the Spanish International Jury of 1987.
Her community involvement was extensive as she actively worked with: the Consortium of North American Higher Education Consortia, the Sahuaro Council of the Girl Scouts, Los Descendientes del Presidio de Tucson, Fundación México, Pima Arts Council, Women's Commission, Wings on Words, Sister Cities, and the Arizona Association for Chicanos in Higher Education.
Dr. Allen was preceded in death by her parents, international attorneys, Adelaida Artola Allen and Perry Allen. Her brother Carlos Allen, her son Rex Allen Applegate and her former husband, John F. Molloy.
She is survived by her daughter Lisha Adela García and grandchildren, Carlos Mariano García, and Daniela García and her beloved caretaker, Elvira Lugo. She leaves behind numerous family members in Mexico City as well as countless students, colleagues and friends in the United States, Canada and throughout Mexico.
A memorial service will be held at San Augustine Cathedral on September 6, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. A life celebration reception will be held at her home immediately following the service. God speed for a life richly lived and shared. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.
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