The annual Mary McCannel Gunkelman Recognition Award is set to be presented during a ceremony Friday, May 4, at 3 p.m. in the Harry D. McGovern Alumni Center. The honor recognizes the person at NDSU who most helps to create a welcoming and happy atmosphere on campus.
The award was established in 1987, by the late John L. Gunkelman and his family in memory of Mrs. Gunkelman, who was a 1942 graduate of the College of Home Economics.
Nominees for the 2018 award include:
Krista Aldrich, graduate student, English
Robin Groberg,Graduate School
Christine Davis, NDSU Dining
Tanya Erickson, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Liz Frannea, College of Health Professions dean’s office
Thomas Hall, associate professor in the School of Education
Char Kuss, Department of Animal Sciences
Deb Maertens, Office of the Provost
Charles Okigbo, professor of communication
Kunle Owaniyi, graduate student, construction management
Brock Robbins, junior, university studies
Melissa Selders-Ortez, Graduate School
Matt Skoy, director of student activities
Lauren Singelmann, senior, electrical engineering
Sue Wolter, International Student and Study Abroad Services
Mary McCannel Gunkelman was dedicated to the principle that a student would be more apt to attain his or her full potential they worked and lived in an enjoyable environment. She believed the more enjoyable the campus and programs of NDSU, the better university it would be in the future.
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