Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in the Kirby Ballroom.
University of Minnesota System Awards
Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Association Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education
This award honors a select group of exceptional faculty who exemplify the University's commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.
- Laura Carr, Mathematics & Statistics, SCSE
- David Syring, Studies in Justice, Culture, and Social Change, CAHSS
University of Minnesota Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Award
This award honors faculty who have done significant research, teaching or service/leadership to advance justice, equity, diversity and inclusion at the University, in the person's field of study, or in our broader community. These awards are meant to advance and elevate equity work; provide funding in recognition of the value of that work; and showcase critical scholarship, pedagogy, and community engagement.
- Hessam Mirgolbabaei, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, SCSE
President’s Award for Outstanding Service
This award recognizes faculty and staff who have provided exceptional service to the University, its schools, colleges, departments, and service units. Such service must have gone well beyond the regular duties of a faculty or staff member, and demonstrate unusual commitment to the University community.
- Jennifer Mencl, Academic Affairs
- Karen Nichols, Department of Social Work
University of Minnesota Duluth Awards
Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Award
This award is given each year to a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding service to their students.
- Robin Murphy, Art & Design, CAHSS
Graduate Faculty Advisor Award
The Outstanding Graduate Faculty Advisor Award honors a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in graduate advising.
- Jennifer Liang, Biology, SCSE
Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Research/Creative Activity
The Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Research honors faculty for their excellence in research, for their ongoing record of scholarly contributions to their field, and for their dedication to student research in education.
- 10+ Years of Service: Nathan Johnson, Civil Engineering, SCSE
- <10 Years of Service: Craig Hill, MIE, SCSE
Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes faculty who have made contributions to the teaching mission of UMD that are of extraordinary quality and reflect UMD’s emphasis on high quality undergraduate and graduate education. This award honors faculty for innovative pedagogy, development of creative and critical thinking, student mentoring, commitment to liberal education, and leadership and impact within a department.
- 10+ Years of Service: Mary Christiansen, Civil Engineering, SCSE
- <10 Years of Service: Jacob Wainman, Chemistry & Biochem, SCSE
Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Public Service
The Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Public Service is given to a faculty member who has demonstrated extraordinary and sustained commitment to public service and community engagement. This award recognizes faculty who have demonstrated an integration of community engagement in their teaching; shown leadership in advancing students’ civic learning; fostered community partnerships; or made contributions to positive change on issues of public concern.
- Jessica Rogers, Planetarium Director and Astronomy Instructor, Physics & Astronomy
Outstanding Staff Awards
- Susan Rhoades, Health Services
- Sanna Shields, Civil Engineering
- Marie Thoms, Minnesota Sea Grant
- Lori Kunkel, Health Services
Outstanding Team Award Recipient
UMD Children’s Place
- Leslie A. McFadden
- Dani French
- Brian Kline
- Jill Engstrom
- Madi Carlson
- Abby Schmidt
- Allyson Paulsen
Celebrating Staff Years of Service
Celebrating 25 Years of Service
- Jason Agnich
- Thomas Ballou
- Daniel Bergman
- Melissa Carlson
- Troy Chalstrom
- Christopher Edland
- Julie Etterson
- Molly Harney
- Melissa King
- Susan Kohlbry
- Victoria Lehman
- Teresa Linval
- Susan Lombardo
- James Luttinen
- Gerald Matson
- Scott Norr
- Karl Oman
- James Pospisil
- Debbie Rose
- Karen Salmela
- Angela Sharp
- Chris Stevens
- Daniel Wabik
- Patricia Wendinger
- Kay Wohlhuter
Celebrating 30 Years of Service
- Cindy Christian
- Priscilla Day
- Aydin Durgunoglu
- Vickery French
- Christopher Heim
- Lynda John
- Rae Ann Johnson
- Erik Larson
- Randy Lee
- Steve McDonald
- Kathleen Neff
- Robert Sterner
- Judith Swanson-Hlina
- Viktor Zhdankin
Celebrating 35 Years of Service
- Lawrance Bernabo
- Linda Spencer
- Jiann-Shiou Yang
Celebrating 40 Years of Service
- Michele Larson
- Shelley Michalicek
Celebrating 45 Years of Service
- Gloria DeFilipps Brush
- Scott Hanna