NDSU Agriculture and University Extension faculty and staff were honored for their service during a recognition and awards program held Dec. 16 at the NDSU Alumni Center. Colleagues nominated 43 people in 10 categories. Award recipients received a $1,000 honorarium, with funds provided from sponsored endowments.
President Joseph A. Chapman welcomed the group and D.C. Coston, vice president for agriculture and university extension, announced the award recipients. A reception followed.
2008 agriculture faculty and staff award recipients are:
Larson/Yaggie Excellence in Research Award: Susie Thompson, associate professor of plant sciences
Eugene R. Dahl Excellence in Research Award: Won Koo, professor of agribusiness and applied economics
Earl and Dorothy Foster Excellence in Teaching Award: Kim Vonnahme, assistant professor of animal sciences
H. Roald and Janet Lund Excellence in Teaching Award: Tom Gustad, senior lecturer in veterinary and microbiological sciences
William J. and Angelyn A. Austin Advising Award: Carolyn Grygiel, associate professor of natural resources management
Myron and Muriel Johnsrud Excellence in Extension/Outreach Award: Justin Luther, extension sheep specialist in animal sciences
AGSCO Excellence in Extension Award: Debra Theurer, Extension age/parenting coordinator, southwest district Extension
Charles and Linda Moses Staff Award: Kevin Horsager, research specialist in soil science
Donald and Jo Anderson Staff Award: Holly Erdmann, administrative assistant in animal sciences
Rick and Jody Burgum Staff Award: Terry Skunberg, research technician in animal sciences
Dec. 18, 2008