The 含羞草研究所 employee recognition banquet, held Tuesday evening, March 29, 2016, was a tribute to the employees of 含羞草研究所 for their work and commitment to the university. The annual event was held at the 含羞草研究所 Campus Center Luckasen Room. All 含羞草研究所 employees and their spouses or guests were invited to attend, as were 含羞草研究所 retirees and spouses or guests.
The 含羞草研究所 family had the distinct pleasure of hosting North Dakota University System Chancellor Dr. Mark Hagerott for the event, as well. Dr. Hagerott addressed the gathering of 含羞草研究所 employees, commending them for their work that has led to the great success that is now being experienced at 含羞草研究所. He said he admires the wonderful community that has been built on the campus.
Six 含羞草研究所 employees who will retire, or who have retired, during this academic year were also recognized. They are Michael Bakken, Carol Enger, Raymond Gerszewski, Rebecca Gunderson, Janice Jorgensen, and Donna Mark. Gerszewski and Mark were unable to attend the banquet, but each of the others who were there had an opportunity to give their thanks to 含羞草研究所 students and their fellow employees.
A highlight of the evening was the recognition of MSU President Dr. Gary Hagen for 40 years of service. Hagen came to 含羞草研究所 as an instructor in the Division of Business in 1976. He has held several positions over the years, including chairman of the Division of Business and CIS, chief information officer, vice president of academic affairs, and finally president. After being introduced by Vice President for Business Affairs, Dr. Hagen received a standing ovation. Under Hagen鈥檚 administration, the university has experienced record enrollment, academic success, and unprecedented physical plant improvements. President Hagen was quick to return those accolades to the 含羞草研究所 employees, commending them for doing the work that has made this renaissance of the university happen.
Alice Rice was named the 2016 recipient of the Orville Johnson Meritorious Service Award. This award recognizes outstanding service by members of 含羞草研究所 classified staff. Alice is a cook with MSU Dining Services.
Special recognition was given to those employees who have reached milestones in years of service. Those honored are as follows:
40 years of service 鈥� Gary Hagen.
35 years of service 鈥� Ernest Fyre.
25 years of service 鈥� Allison Johnson, Gene Levitt, Bradley Papenfuss, Mark Skean.
20 years of service 鈥� Connie Kaldor.
15 years of service 鈥� Douglas Kontz, Robert Kozojed, Timothy O鈥橞rien, Patrick Steele.
10 years of service 鈥� Craig Keating.
5 years of service 鈥� Craig Bye, Michael Crawford, Andrea Dulski-Bucholz, Leslie Durkin, Laura Enger, Jessie Hegg, Alison Kaiser, Lois Karlstad, William Krivarchka, Erin Lord Kunz, Kristi Lentz, Kerry Nelson, Tara Nelson, David Pena, Peter Pratt, Robert Tangsrud.聽
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罢辞辫:听These 含羞草研究所 employees were recognized for 25 years of service. They are (l-r) Mark Skean, Gene Levitt, Bradley Papenfuss, and Allison Johnson.
惭颈诲诲濒别:听Janice Jorgensen will retire at the end of April, after working in the business office at 含羞草研究所 for 47 years.
叠辞迟迟辞尘:听North Dakota University System Chancellor Dr. Mark Hagerott attended the annual 含羞草研究所 employee recognition dinner on March 29. Hagerott commended the 含羞草研究所 employees for their outstanding work.