Judith K. Jamieson, a special lecturer in the Providence College School of Continuing Education (SCE) and a former longtime associate dean of the school, was recently presented the "Never Again Award" by the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island.

Jamieson received the award during Yom HaShoah, the interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Day at Temple Emanu-El in Providence.

The "Never Again Award" is awarded annually to recognize individuals who seek to influence the reduction of anti-Semitism, racism, and prejudiced attitudes toward others.

Jamieson, who has taught and served as an administrator at PC since 1975, was recognized for a wide range of efforts in the community.

She has served as an executive board member for Rhode Island Community and Justice (RICJ), a nonprofit whose mission is to fight bias, prejudice, and racism by building understanding and mutual respect among all races, cultures and creeds. The RICJ's most visible effort in the community is the Wall of Hope at Waterplace Park in Providence.

Since 1985, she has dedicated much of her time to working with the Southeast Asian community. She was the founder of the first adult college scholarship fund for Southeast Asians in Rhode Island, and she co-founded the Southeast Asian Summer School for Providence middle-school students.

In addition, she has served as a facilitator and advisor for the College's program that allows a number of students from the New England Rabbinical College to come to PC for their science and business courses.

The Never Again Award is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious within the Rhode Island community. "I'm very much honored and certainly humbled to have received it," said Jamieson.