{"id":1242,"date":"2025-03-28T16:24:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T16:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/?p=1242"},"modified":"2025-04-01T17:14:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T17:14:48","slug":"2024-25-staff-appreciation-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/2025\/03\/28\/2024-25-staff-appreciation-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"2024-25 Staff Appreciation Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony took place on March 26th when we celebrated all of the staff&#8217;s contributions to the Augsburg community with food, fun, and good company! We announced the winners of the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer awards, the winner of the outstanding team\/department award, and gave away prizes to attendees. Thank you to all staff for your hard work and accomplishments this year! Winners are noted in bold lettering below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1BoccMM0SFC2XGMF1-QV9G7iJL6JYwbUk\">Download Pictures from the Event here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outstanding Team\/Department Award:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>University Events: Shannon Obey, Ryan Marcy-Strelow, Brittney Brown, Kitty Osborn<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outstanding Staff Award:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Chris Palahniuk &#8211; Biology Laboratory Manager<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Christine Oliver &#8211; Counselor, Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colleen Hagerman &#8211; Nursing Program Coordinator<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gina Musto &#8211; Career Services Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ilse Rolf &#8211; Senior Systems and Stewardship Specialist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Jenean Gilmer &#8211; Program Manager of Community-Engaged Learning<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Kristina Fruge &#8211; Director of Congregational and Community Initiatives<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minasie Theophilos &#8211; Custodian<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Rachel Farris &#8211; Director of Public Relations and Internal Communications<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sydney Fredericks &#8211; Benefits and Payroll Specialist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newcomer Award:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elijah Owens &#8211; Community Director, Residence Life<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Izzy Rankin &#8211; Human Resources Generalist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jennifer Butler &#8211; Director of Student Initiatives\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marcus Carrigan &#8211; Program Associate for Career Services and Off-Campus Study<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Melizza Rodriguez &#8211; Program Assistant, TRIO\/SSS<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morgan Knutzen &#8211; Director of Career Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarah Morgan &#8211; Program Associate for Off-Campus Study<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrating Staff Members for their Years of Service at Augsburg!<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Years<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derrin Lamker &#8211; Head Football Coach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babette Chatman &#8211; Director of Ministry \/ University Pastor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mohamado Ibrahim &#8211; Building Operator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sherrie Luetgers &#8211; Program Manager of Masters in Physician Assistant Studies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cruz Rodriguez &#8211; Assistant Director of McNair Scholars Program<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jon Stentz &#8211; Alcohol and Drug Counselor, StepUP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicholas Brundy &#8211; Head Strength and Conditioning Coach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tyler LeClear Vachta &#8211; Associate Director of Human Resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chris Dixon &#8211; Assistant Athletic Director \/ Director of Athletic Diversity &amp; Inclusion \/ Head Track and Field Coach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wendy Assal &#8211; Associate Director of International Admissions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a010 Years<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kristine Kammueller &#8211; Technical Services Coordinator, Lindell Library<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ric Rutten &#8211; Painter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sir Yang &#8211; Building Operator II<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisa Stobb &#8211; Senior Accountant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucy Hardaker &#8211; Associate Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tony Valek &#8211; Head Men\u2019s Wrestling Coach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kathy McGillivray &#8211; Director of the Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eric Rolland &#8211; Head Golf Coach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nathan Tenut &#8211; Offensive Football Coordinator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Years<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rebecca John &#8211; Vice President and Chief Operating Officer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jenny Wheatley &#8211; Gallery Director<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruce Nelson &#8211; A-Club Advancement Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katie Bishop &#8211; Special Assistant to the President<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amy Cram Helwich &#8211; Executive Director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laura Simms &#8211; Physics Research Associate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 Years<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erin Voss &#8211; Programmer Analyst<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 Years<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beth Carlson &#8211; Assistant Director of the Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Years<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kristen Connell &#8211; Athletic Facilities Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The annual Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony took place on March 26th when we celebrated all of the staff&#8217;s contributions to the Augsburg community with food, fun, and good company! We announced the winners of the Outstanding Staff and Newcomer awards, the winner of the outstanding team\/department award, and gave away prizes to attendees. Thank you &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/2025\/03\/28\/2024-25-staff-appreciation-awards\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;2024-25 Staff Appreciation Awards&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1152,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1242"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1246,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1242\/revisions\/1246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/staffsenate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}