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UND Staff Senate U-Shine Award Winners
This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went out of their way to make UND a better place.
All UND staff members are eligible to receive this award. Nominations can be submitted through the Staff Senate Website, http://www.und.edu/org/undss/ or forms are available at UND Facilities, Dining Services and the Memorial Union Post Office.
Nominations must be received by the 15th of the month and awards presented the first business day of the following month.
February 2011
U-Shine award winner is Lowell Zolondek
Staff Senate is proud to announce the February “U-Shine Award” recipient is Lowell Zolondek, Facilities. Lowell was nominated by Keith Skoglund and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President Loren Liepold. This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went out of their way to make UND a better place. Lowell helped a student change a flat tire on a very frigid day.
August 2010
U-Shine award winner is Patti Campoverde
June 2010
U-Shine award winner is Carissa Green
May 2010
U-Shine award winner is Catherine Olson
April 2010
U-Shine award winner is Timothy Olson
March 2010
U-Shine award winner is Kathie Howes
February 2010
U-Shine award winner is
Jack Chatt
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the Febuary U Shine Award recipient Jack Chatt, Facilities Management. Jim was nominated by Patti Schmidt and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President, Loren Liepold.
This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went out of their way to make UND a better place. Here is an excerpt of what Patti had to say about Jack:
Once again this month, Jack Chatt has completed work for people and had them donate money to the Denim Day Fund instead of keeping it himself. Jack won't even accept money for the materials he buys. He is just happy to help people and always has a smile on his face. And the Denim Day Fund is the beneficiary of his generosity and talent. I hope you will honor him with the U-Shine Award--he is so deserving!
January 2010
U-Shine award winner is
Ron Soger
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the January U Shine Award recipient Ron Soger, Facilities. Ron was nominated by Charlotte Bratvold and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President, Loren Liepold.
This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went out of their way to make UND a better place. Here is an excerpt of what Charlotte had to say about Ron:
We are going green with our cleaning chemicals, and Ron has been working with our company testing their products to ensure they meet our cleaning standards. He has accepted this challenge with good spirit and attitude.
December 2009
U-Shine award winner is
Diana Knain
UND Staff Senate announced that Diana Knain, Facilities Management Communication Center, is the December "U Shine Award" recipient. This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went out of their way to make UND a better place. Diana was nominated by Pam Zimbelman, and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President, Loren Liepold, on Dec. 9.
Here is an excerpt of what Pam had to say about Diana:
"Diana has worked in the Facilities Management Communication Center since 1985. Over the years, she has also become a certified First Responder for the Reynolds Rescue Squad. In the past two weeks, she used her training twice at work to help injured people. In the first one, she assisted with a car accident; in the second, she responded before emergency personnel arrived after a contractor was injured. "
November 2009
U-Shine award winner is
Jim Jerombeck
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the November U Shine Award recipient Jim Jerombeck, Facilities. Jim was nominated by Holly Wilson for both the months of October and November for similar circumstances. Jim was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President, Loren Liepold on November 12.
This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who when out of their way to make UND a better place. Here is an excerpt of what Holly had to say about Jim:
On October 13, 2009, as Jim Jerombeck was walking down the alley from Era Bell, he spotted twenty-five dollars, a debit card, ID card, and a drivers license. He brought it over the Womens Center and Patti called the person so they could pick it up. (They told Patti to tell Jim thank you.) This is the second month in a row where Jim has found someones belongings. Last month, he found a purse with an ID and drivers license. I put him in for the U-Shine award then and it just happened again.
October 2009
U-Shine award winner is
Karen Burgard
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the October U Shine Award recipient Karen Burgard, Human Resources. Karen was nominated by Cheryl Widman and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President, Loren Liepold on October 8.
This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went out of their way to make UND a better place. Here is an excerpt of what Cheryl had to say about Karen:
One day, Karen was walking back in after lunch and there was another Twamley employee trying to give directions to a grad student. This employee wasnt sure where the student needed to go, so she asked Karen if she had any idea where she needed to be. And, yes, Karen did know, so she was trying to point her in the right direction. The student had her car parked out front and didnt want to leave it, so Karen could point her in the right direction from the other side of Twamley. So, just like Karen, she told the student Lets just get into your car and Ill show you. They proceeded to find a parking space on the North Side of University Avenue. The student needed to go to McCannel Hall, so Karen walked with her to her destination and got her to where she needed to be to take a placement test, I believe. Many of us have given directions to students and other people who are on our campus, but how many actually get into their vehicles and personally get them to where they need to be? That is just the kind of person Karen is; always willing to help others by whatever means.
September 2009
U-Shine award winner is
Tatjyana Richards
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the September U Shine Award recipient Tatjyana Richards, Office of International Programs. Tatjyana was nominated by Dr. William Young and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President Loren Liepold on September 2.
This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went out of their way to make UND a better place. Here is an excerpt of what Dr. Young had to say about Tatjyana:
Tatjyana is the Office Manager at the Office of International Programs and the glue that holds the International Centre together!
As the central figure at the Office of International Programs, Tatjyanas professionalism and personal touch impacts not only the staff of the International Centre, but more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate international students, professors, research scholars, medical residents, professional staff, as well as more than 200 American students seeking to study abroad in foreign lands each year.
She is always the first person to volunteer to assist with the numerous international gatherings at UND, including the coordination of a meeting place, purchase of food, preparation of the food, setting up of decorations, and the serving of food and drinks. This summer, Tatjyana accepted responsibilities as temporary International Student Advisor (in addition to her duties as the Office Manager) and she will continue in both positions until sometime in September 2009. She has also found time to serve on the hiring committee for the new Finance Associate for the International Centre and two new international Student Advisors.
Tatjyana has a great attitude towards the mission of the International Centre-to build bridges between cultures and to support international education. Her smile, knowledge, and can-do demeanor goes a long way in assisting international students, faculty, and dependents at UND, as well as those American students that seek to study overseas. She is usually the first one to work and the last one to leave. She has made herself a key component in every section of the Office of International Programs. She truly deserves the U-Shine Award!
August 2009
U-Shine award winner is
Denise Bischoff
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the August U Shine Award recipient Denise Bischoff, Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs. Denise was nominated by Dan Tienter and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President Loren Liepold on July 30.
This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who when out of their way to make UND a better place.
July 2009
U-Shine award winner is
Cynthia Veitch
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the July "U Shine Award" recipient, Cynthia Veitch, Terrace Dining Center. Cindy was nominated by Lisa Burger, Student Success Center, Director, and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President, Loren Liepold, on July 6th.
This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who when out of their way to make UND a better place. Here is an excerpt of what Lisa had to say about Cindy:
Any one of the U Shine categories can describe why Cindy was nominated for this award! She exhibits a warm and caring attitude towards everyone with whom she has contact. One recent experience exemplifies how she has gone above and beyond the call of duty. Cindy sells lunch tickets everyday at the Freshman Getting Started program. One day last week, upon arrival at the program, a mother realized she had left her purse on her kitchen counter in Fargo, leaving her and her son without money to purchase Freshman Getting Started lunch tickets. Without hesitation, Cindy was willing to give this student and his mother money out of her own pocket to cover the expense. That truly was a U Shine moment! We appreciate all that Cindy does!
May 2009
U-Shine award winner is
Vicki Thompson
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the May U Shine Award recipient Vicki Thompson. Vicki was nominated by Connie Hodgson and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President Janice Hoffarth on May 1st.
This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who when out of their way to make UND a better place. Here is an excerpt of what Connie had to say about Vicki:
Vicki teaches computer classes to our OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) members. She had an OLLI student in her (winter) computer class who broke her ankle early on in the schedule. So this woman is skipping along with walker, cast, etc. and missing some of the classes. The student had been so excited about this course because she just bought a brand new computer - then all these unfortunate events happened. Vicki called her and offered to go over to her house, work with her one-on-one and set up an e-mail account for her. Well, the student is absolutely "over the moon"! How cool is that? This generous offer to go the extra mile, not just for OLLI@UND, but for all the programs in the Division, is what makes Vicki and the entire IT unit shine.
April 2009
U-Shine award winner is
Janice Hoffarth
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the April U Shine Award recipient Janice Hoffarth. Janice was nominated by Tammy Mulske and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Human Resource Director, Diane Nelson on April 6th.
Here is an excerpt of what Tammy had to say about Janice:
On February 9, the Music Department held its Open House. On the iciest day of the year, several students, prospective students, and faculty members were unable to attend the event. One of the absent faculty members was assigned to take the prospective students to lunch at Wilkerson Dining Center . When we were unable to find another faculty member to take the students to lunch, Janice immediately volunteered and then proceeded to lead the students, their parents, and some grandparents across the ice and snow to the Dining Center. To keep everyone safe, Janice found the icy patches for them, and fell twice in the process. She spent the next hour chatting with the students and promoting our university. After lunch, she led the students back to Hughes Fine Arts Center through the same ice and snow and rain. It was not until she was back in her office that she told anyone how wet and cold she was, and that she was sore from falling twice. The students only saw a cheerful person who loved the University she works for.
On a day when some people were unable to make it to work, and others were unwilling to take on additional duties for the Open House, Janice found the time, strength, and positive attitude to ensure that the visiting students had the best possible experience in some of the worst weather conditions.
March 2009
U-Shine award winner is Brian Wurzbacker
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the March U Shine Award recipient Brian Wurzbacker. Brian was nominated by Char Bratvold and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President Janice Hoffarth on March 2nd.
Here is an excerpt of what Char had to say about Brian:
One Sunday night a student was leaving Streibel Hall when she slipped and fell outside on the ice and could not get up. Brian seen her and went out to her aide to help her back on her feet. He then made sure she got to her car safely. This is a good example of U-Shine.
February 2009
U-Shine award winner is Kristen Peterson.
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the February U Shine Award recipient Kristen Peterson. Kristen was nominated by Janice Troitter and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President Janice Hoffarth on February 3rd.
Here is an excerpt of what Janice had to say about Kristen:
Kristen is our front-line person. Prior to implementing Notifind, the campus conducted an experimental run of the emergency notification process that was in place at that time. Kristen had just recently started working as our secretary and had not done this task before. This involved contacting the entire campus building contact person list as quickly as possible. It was a rather tense exercise as it was being timed for effectiveness and all eyes were on her. She accomplished this task with great composure and professionalism.
January 2009
U-Shine award winner is John Seibel.
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the January U Shine Award recipient John Seibel. John was nominated by Gwen Molsbarger and was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President Janice Hoffarth on January 7th.
Here is an excerpt of what Gwen had to say about John:
A custodian was emptying a waste can and he heard a kind of unusual noise. A kind of noise paper shouldn't make. He looked in the container and discovered a bag of money. He immediately turned it in to our Supervisor who returned it to the office worker who accidentally tossed it. I think that's an incredibly honest thing to do and makes John a truly U Shine' employee.
December 2008
U-Shine award winner is Mary Iwan.
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the December U Shine Award recipient
Mary Iwan. Mary was nominated by Betty Allen and was presented with a check
for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President Janice Hoffarth in her
office on December 1st.
Here is an excerpt of the nomination:
(email from Chester Fritz customer) On Wednesday October 22, 2008 we
visited your Auditorium to check out the parking facilities as we have tickets
for the "Church Basement Ladies" production in November. On entering
the building we approached the office where we met a lovely young lady who
in addition to answering all our questions showed us where we would be sitting
and explained all the positive attributes of the Auditorium. In addition
to this she outlined some of the upcoming productions we might be interested
in. She couldn't seem to do enough to make us feel welcome and answer any
of our questions.
Every so often you get to meet a person who does her job so well that
they are a credit to the organization they represent. Mary is one of them
that should be recognized by her employer as a great asset to the organization.
We thank her for her help and hope that you will congratulate her on a job
well done.
November 2008
The first U-Shine award winner is Paulette Lindquist.
UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the November U Shine Award
recipient Paulette Lindquist. Paulette was nominated by Cheryl Widman and was
presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President
Janice Hoffarth in her office on November 3rd.
Here is an excerpt of what Cheryl had to say
about Paulette:
I don't know anyone who is more loyal and committed to UND than Paulette.
She has almost 31 years (on Dec 19th) of employment at UND. Her commitment
to her work and employees on campus shines" through every pay-period.
She goes out of her way to be sure all of our hourly employees are paid accurately
and on time, often spending a lot of time on the phone helping departments "sort
things out" to ensure their employees are paid accurately. In my judgment,
Paulette is most deserving of the
"U-Shine" Award because it's
people like her, with her positive attitude, that make our campus what
it is. So, this is my thanks to her. Thank you Paulette!!
All UND staff members are eligible to receive this award. Nominations can
be submitted through the Staff Senate Website, http://www.und.edu/org/undss/ or
forms are available at UND Facilities, Dining Services and the Memorial Union
Post Office.
Nominations must be received by the 15th of the month and awards presented the
first business day of the following month.
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