MINOT, N.D. - Minot State University honored multiple employees, including its 2023-24 retirees, years of service, and various awards, during its annual Retirement and Recognition event Monday at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall.

MSU announced three awards during the ceremony and recognized its Staff Senate High Five Award winners who earned the recognition throughout the year.

The University's Board of Regents Award was presented to three faculty members in service, teaching, and scholarship and two staff members. Kathy Hintz, teacher education, was selected for service; MariDon Sorum, special education, was chosen for teaching, and Laura Zucca-Scott, teacher education, was selected for scholarship. MSU staff selected were Linda Conn and Jolina Miller, both from the Center for Extended Learning.

Linda Pettersen and Linda Schaefer, both from the MSU Nursing Program, were named Distinguished Lifetime Educators Award winners. Krystal St. Peter, addiction studies, psychology, and social work, was named Outstanding New Academic Advisor, and Holly Pedersen, special education, was named the 2023-24 Outstanding Academic Adviser.

Minot State's 2023-24 retirees include: Linda Cresap, Graduate School and business information technology; Shan Haarsager, math and computer science; Marlene Hargrave, business office; Rhonda Holden, facilities management; Kathryn Kilroy, science; Jane la Plante, library; Linda Olson, art and professional communication; Thomas Rakness, Center for Extended Learning; Eileen Solberg, School of Business; MariDon Sorum, special education; Heidi Super, biology; Bonnie Trueblood, advancement; Doreen Wald, design and print services; Terry Wald, facilities management; Michael Wardzinski, criminal justice; John Webster, science; Brent Winiger, administration and finance; and Renae Yale, advancement.

Eleven Minot State employees were recognized for earning degrees or certificates in 2023-24 including:

• KateLynn Albers, accounting and finance, management accountant certification
• Ben Bagwell, Wellness Center, climbing wall instructor - lead certification and CPR instructor certification
• Erica Bailey, special education, national interpreter certification
• Erin Iverson, nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Richelle Johnson, nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Amy Lee, nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Lacey Long, NDCPD, EdD, Educational Leadership and Practice
• Roxanne Mathis, design and print services, Master of Science in Management
• Danielle Reinisch, nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Laurie Weber, financial aid, NASFAA certified financial aid administrator
• Sydney Yale, Wellness Center, CPR instructor certification

MSU's Staff Senate High Five Award winners, listed in order of month named from April 2023 to March 2024, include:

• Vicki McDonald, administrative assistant, vice president for enrollment, marketing, and outreach
• Eileen Solberg, advisor & student relations, College of Business
• Kristen Striha, payroll & benefits technician, business office
• Jodi Patchen, administrative secretary, NDCPD
• Aaron Hughes, student activities coordinator, student life
• Jeni Anderson, administrative assistant, criminal justice
• Kacey Donamaria, records specialist, registrar's office
• Brenda Halvorson, accountant, business office
• Rhonda Holden, custodian, facilities management
• Rhonda Lenton, custodian, facilities management
• Elizabeth Krebsbach, visit and events coordinator, enrollment services
• Brian Otto, coordinator of maintenance, facilities management

The University also named its 2023-24 service award recipients for 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, 30 years, 35 years, and two individuals were honored with 40 years. The list includes:

• 5 Years: Erica Bailey, special education; Kenyatta Bougard, facilities management; Shelby Clark, NDCPD; Linda Conn, Center for Extended Learning; Amanda Duchsherer, advancement; Emerson Eads, performing arts; Rebecca Foster, NDCPD; Chelsie Hultz, teacher education; Quentin Jones, security; Elizabeth Krebsbach, enrollment services; Evan Lawson, facilities management; Janese Lehman, business office; Carrie Lewis, nursing; Lacey Long, NDCPD; Casey Oakland, facilities management; Jessica Reiswig, NDCPD; Michelle Sayler, enrollment services; Greg Vettel, Northwest Arts Center
• 10 Years; Dianna Anderson, performing arts; Kylie Erickson, NDCPD; Gary Huwe, security; Kimberly Johnson, registrar's office; Kristie Lawson, NDCPD; Aundrey Livingston, security; Heidi Okeson, nursing; Troy Roness, student health; Angela Shaw, NDCPD; Karina Stander, residence life; Tricia Tessendorf, business office; ZoeAnn Winkler, NDCPD
• 15 Years: Lori Braasch, residence life; Kevin Harmon, student affairs and intercollegiate athletics; Korie Huettl, NDCPD; Kathryn Kilroy, science; Brenda Munson, NDCPD; Bryan Schmidt, science; Roger Triplett, athletics
• 20 Years: Erik Anderson, performing arts; Amy Armstrong, NDCPD; Corey Ell, facilities management; Chad Fenner, business information technology; Patti Kurtz, humanities; Cari Olson, institutional research
• 25 Years: Penny Brandt, graduate school; Neil Fulton, IT Central; Jerry Stai, accounting and finance; JoLynn Webster, NDCPD
• 30 Years: Tom Eisenzimmer, facilities management; Eric Furuseth, humanities; Gary Rabe, criminal justice; Neil Roberts, art and professional communication; Tammy Wolf, Academic Support Center
• 35 Years: Renae Yale, advancement
• 40 Years; Lynda Bertsch, Academic Support Center; Donna Weishaar, NDCPD

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Published: 05/06/24

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