Lake Region State College held its annual back to school breakfast and service award recognition Aug. 18, 2023.
Many employees were recognized for reaching service milestones.
Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs presented the awards.
Receiving five-year service status were Rick Drury, technician with Information Technology; Dr. Jason Fewell, assistant professor in Farm Management; Merissa Halvorson, financial aid associate; Huck Krueger, facilities; Scott Sandy, instructor in Accounting; and Darren Wilcox, instructor in Farm Management.
Ten year recognition was given to Lisa Ginther, assistant professor in American Sign Language; Lindsey VanThuyne, assistant director, Student Success/TRiO; and Paula Zielske, program coordinator at LRSC-Grand Forks Air Force Base.
Recognized for 15 years of service were Karleen Estenson, LRSC’s instructional designer; and Bobbi Lunday, executive assistant.
John Cowger, director of LRSC-Grand Forks Air Force Base received a 20-year service award and Dr. Betsy Bannier, professor of Chemistry, earned her 25-year award.
Randy Olson, professor of Automotive Technology received a 30-year award. LRSC President Doug Darling was presented with an award for 35 years of service.
Lake Region State College also honored Dan Johnson, registrar at LRSC for 55 years of service.
Each year Lake Region State College holds a service award ceremony to recognize employees for their years of dedication to the college and its students. The event is part of the faculty in-service held in preparation of a new academic year. Retired faculty and staff also attend as able.
