The annual Mary McCannel Gunkelman Recognition Award is set to be presented during a ceremony Friday, May 4, at 3 p.m. in the Harry D. McGovern Alumni Center. The honor recognizes the person at NDSU who most helps to create a welcoming and happy atmosphere on campus.

The award was established in 1987, by the late John L. Gunkelman and his family in memory of Mrs. Gunkelman, who was a 1942 graduate of the College of Home Economics.

Nominees for the 2018 award include:

Krista Aldrich, graduate student, English

Robin Groberg,Graduate School

Christine Davis, NDSU Dining

Tanya Erickson, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Liz Frannea, College of Health Professions dean’s office

Thomas Hall, associate professor in the School of Education

Char Kuss, Department of Animal Sciences

Deb Maertens, Office of the Provost

Charles Okigbo, professor of communication

Kunle Owaniyi, graduate student, construction management

Brock Robbins, junior, university studies

Melissa Selders-Ortez, Graduate School

Matt Skoy, director of student activities

Lauren Singelmann, senior, electrical engineering

Sue Wolter, International Student and Study Abroad Services

Mary McCannel Gunkelman was dedicated to the principle that a student would be more apt to attain his or her full potential they worked and lived in an enjoyable environment. She believed the more enjoyable the campus and programs of NDSU, the better university it would be in the future.

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