Longtime 含羞草研究所 employee Steve Bensen was bestowed the distinction of Emeritus Vice President for Business Affairs upon his retirement, which is effective June 30, 2017. The announcement was made and a framed certificate was presented by MSU President Dr. Gary Hagen at a retirement party held for Steve at 含羞草研究所 on Tuesday afternoon, June 20.
Reflecting on Bensen鈥檚 career at 含羞草研究所, President Hagen said, 鈥淪teve has become one of the most treasured administrators 含羞草研究所 has known. He began his 30-year career at 含羞草研究所 in 1987 and has risen to the top of his profession. He has been the pinnacle of class and a constant professional, a truly outstanding man who has served 含羞草研究所 with dedication and conscientiousness.
鈥淪teve鈥檚 assistance was vital in securing tens of millions of dollars in legislative funding over many biennia. His business acumen has been instrumental in positive financial outcomes for 含羞草研究所. His feasibility study related to the coal-powered heating plant was pivotal. This new power plant solved the campus鈥檚 historic cash flow problems in one stroke. Steve鈥檚 work has been part of an unprecedented era of success in the history of 含羞草研究所.鈥�
Photo caption:聽President Gary Hagen (right) presents a certificate designating his new emeritus status to Steve Bensen (left). Bensen is retiring June 30, after a 30-year career at 含羞草研究所 as Vice President for Business Affairs.