A retirement reception is planned for Duane Hauck, director of the NDSU Extension Service, on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the NDSU Alumni Center. A brief program will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Hauck has devoted his entire career to the NDSU Extension Service, beginning as assistant agent in Stutsman County in 1976 and ending as Extension director, a position he’s held since 2004. He plans to retire on Dec. 30.

The NDSU community is invited to join Hauck and his family for the event. Individuals who cannot attend may send best wishes to duane.hauck@ndsu.edu.