Aug. 31, 2018
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
ERIC ELIASON, Dean of the College and Vice President for Academic Affairs
(218) 299-3001
AMY KELLY, College Communication and Media Relations director
(218) 299-3642
FACULTY MEMBERS AND STAFF
PRESENTED AWARDS AT CONCORDIA
Prestigious awards were presented at the Concordia College State of the College event in August. The following awards were presented to faculty and staff:
· Ole and Lucy Flaat Distinguished Teaching Award was presented to Ron Twedt, assistant professor of accounting
· Ole and Lucy Flaat Distinguished Advisor Award was presented to Dr. Roy Hammerling, chair and professor of religion
· Ole and Lucy Flaat Distinguished Service Award was presented to Lance D. Anderson, lead groundskeeper at Concordia Language Villages, Bemidji, Minn.
· Ole and Lucy Flaat Inclusive Excellence Award** was presented to Mikal Kenfield, director of Residence Life
· Reuel and Alma Wije Distinguished Professor Award was presented to Dr. Joan Kopperud, professor of English and director of Integrative Learning
**This is a new award established to recognize outstanding work of a staff member who has creatively and innovatively strengthened the institution through initiatives that advance diversity and inclusion at Concordia.
The Flaat awards were endowed by Ole and Lucy Flaat, lifelong farmers in the Red River Valley. The Reuel and Alma Wije Professorship recognizes superior classroom teaching and significant service to the college and the church.
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