Nominees

March 2026

  • Maxx Kureczko in Mathematics was recognized by Molly McKinnon and Laura Thibert in the Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources (CADR).
  • Kyla Jackson in University Police and Safety Office was recognized by Jordan Bentz in CADR.
  • Zachary Drescher in the NDSU Library was recognized by Molly McKinnon in CADR.
  • Vince Anderson and Jim Sellner in ITS were recognized by Carin Engler in Student Affairs.
  • Shellie Beeker and Nikki Demers in Counseling Center were recognized by Maggie Latterell in Student Success Programs.
  • Jackie Pinkerton is Office of Student Engagement was recognized by Emily Frazier, Dean of Students.

February 2026

  • Chris Anderson in Print and Copy was recognized by Molly McKinnon from Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources (CADR).
  • Robert Jones and Jackie Pinkerton in Office of Student Engagement were recognized by Lisa Samuelson, also from OSE.
  • Lisa Anderson in Registration and Records was recognized by Jordan Bentz from CADR.
  • Zack Rittenhouse at One Stop was recognized by Angela Reinke in the Dean of Students office.

January 2026

  • Maggie Latterell, Assistant Director for New Student Programs in Student Success Programs was recognized by Angela Seewald-Marquardt.
  • Jeff Kosir, Custodian in Facilities Management was recognized by Angela Seewald-Marquardt.
  • Nancy Kasper, Scheduling Coordinator in Registration and Records was recognized by Molly McKinnon.
  • Clare Shields, Accessibility Specialist in Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources was recognized by Molly McKinnon

December 2025

  • Sara Poe, Associate Director in International Student and Study Abroad Services, recognized by Sara Terfehr in Student Health Service.
  • Mckay Brekke, Financial Aid Processor in Financial Aid and Scholarships, recognized by Angela Reinke.
  • Jill Stromsborg, Academic Advisor in Career and Advising Center, recognized by Angela Reinke.
  • Jessica Anderson, Disability Specialist in Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources, recognized by Molly McKinnon.

November 2025

  • Laura Thibert is new to Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources. She was recognized by Molly McKinnon.
  • Neely Benton in the Grad School was recognized by Angela Reinke.
  • Dilvin Habib, Kaelen Napoleon, and Vanessa Rabitaille-Kinney in the Center for Community and Belonging were recognized by Nicole Pearson.

October 2025

  • Zach Thomas, Assistant Director for Learning Services, Student Success Programs; recognized by Angela Reinke and Maggie Latterell
  • Robert Jones, Assistant Director, Student Involvement & Leadership Department, Office of Student Engagement; recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Jill Nelson, Faculty, Human Development and Family Science; recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Roxanne England, Director, Dining Services; recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Yongtao Hong, Faculty, Accounting and Information Systems; recognized by Angela Reinke
  • Dave Huber, Technical Production Manager, Performing Arts, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Nancy Boyle, Equal Opportunity Specialist, EO/Title IX Compliance, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Lisa Samuelson, Director, Office of Student Engagement, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Kelli Layman, Director, Athletic Academics, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Molly McKinnon, Director, Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Kaelen Napoleon, Associate Director, Center for Community and Belonging, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Nicole Pearson, Student Case Manager, Dean of Students, recognized by Maggie Latterell and by Zach Thomas
  • Caroline Pettus, Assistant Director, Office of Admission, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Sara Poe, Associate Director, International Student & Study Abroad Services, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Jim Stoddard, Assistant Director, Veterans Educational Training, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Blake Sykes, Program Coordinator, Veterans Educational Training, recognized by Maggie Latterell
  • Shellie Beeker, Director, Counseling Center, recognized by Zach Thomas
  • Jessica Anderson, Accessibility Specialist, Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources, recognized by Zach Thomas

September 2025

  • Commitment
  • Values
  • Gratitude

June 2025

  • Teri Shepherd in Student Health Service was recognized by Cathy Cusey for working on an insurance appeal.
  • Michelle Marks in Financial Aid and Scholarships was recognized by Jim Stoddard for assistance on funding.
  • Kristi Steinmann, Justin Hills, Jessie Bauer, Nikki Rapp, Lisa Samuelson, Dorreen Kramer, Evan Carlson, and Connor McCormick were recognized by Angela Seewald-Marquardt for their work on recording a virtual panel presentation for students attending Orientation. Their departments are: ITS, Bookstore, CAS, One Stop, OSE, CAC, R & R.

May 2025

  • Amanda Susag and Hope Shields in TRIO/Upward Bound were recognized by Val Jones in TRIO/Student Support Services
  • Maggie Latterell, Vanessa Attaya, Jen Kacere, Katie Yunker, and student Emma Stuber were recognized by Angela Seewald-Marquardt for their work on the Welcome Week team
  • Tasha Cary-Waselk in International Student and Study Abroad Services was recognized by Melissa Lamp in ITS.

April 2025

  • Robin Sheppard in the Wellness Center was recognized by Cathy Cusey in Student Health Service

February 2025

  • Patti Finneman in Student Health Service was recognized by Cathy Cusey.
  • Ryne Kisch in Admission was recognized by Angela Seewald-Marquardt.