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Fall Gathering

Fall Gathering

The Fall Gathering acknowledges the teaching and service of our faculty and staff. It is generally held at the beginning of the new academic year.

Awards presented at the Fall Gathering are:

This award is to recognize outstanding teaching as indicated by teaching evaluations and strong, positive comments from students.

2023

Cassie Siler

2022

Marilyn Mackiewicz

2021

Daniel Myles

2020

Vince Remcho

2019

Wei Kong

2018

Richard Nafshun

2017

Sandra Loesgen

2016

Chong Fang

2015

Paul Blakemore

2014

Marita Barth

2013

Christine Pastorek

2012

Chris Beaudry

2011

Emile Firpo

2010

Daniel Myles

2009

Mike Lerner

2008

Richard Nafshun

2007

Paul Blakemore

2006

Emile Firpo

2005

John Loeser & Margie Haak

2004

Christine Pastorek

2003

Jeff Walker

2002

David Horne & Emile Firpo

2001

Mike Schuyler

2000

Margie Haak & Jeff Walker

1999

Steve Albrecht

1998

Richard Nafshun

1997

John Loeser

1996

Kevin Gable

1995

Philip Watson

1994

Gerald Gleicher

1993

Jim Ingle

1992

Christine Pastorek

1991

Glenn Evans

1990

Philip Watson

1989

Stephen Hawkes

1988

Jim Krueger

1987

Gerald Gleicher

1986

John Yoke

1985

Jim Krueger

1984

Mike Schuyler

1983

Dwight Weller

1982

Elliot Marvel & Joseph Nibler

1981

Carroll DeKock & Gerald Gleicher

The James H Krueger Faculty Teaching Award is given in recognition of an instructor’s ability to provide an effective environment for learning as well as a sustained dedication to our teaching program.

2023

Addison Desnoyer, Tim Zuehlsdorff

2022

Paula Weiss

2021

Kyriakos Stylianou

2020

Michael Burand, Richard Nafshun

2019

Neal Sleszynski

2018

Christine Pastorek

2017

Jeff Gautschi

2016

Richard Nafshun

2015

Kristin Ziebart

2014

Margie Haak

2012

Paul Cheong

2011

Daniel Myles

2009

Paul Blakemore

2008

Kevin Gable

2006

Christine Pastorek

2004

Glenn Evans

2003

Philip Watson

2001

Richard Nafshun

Beginning in the Fall of 2022, this award is presented to an outstanding faculty member in recognition of their hard work for the department above and beyond that of the job description.

2023

Marilyn Mackiewicz

2022

Chong Fang

The Staff Service Award is presented to a staff member who continually goes above and beyond the call of duty in performing their job. Their hard work and dedication to the department are part of what makes the chemistry department such a unique place to work.

2023

Devonte Casey

2022

Kristi Edwards

2021

Larry Nelson

2020

Sierra Hansen

2019

Kristi Edwards

2018

Rusty Root

2017

Sarah Burton & Paula Christie

2016

Anita Bracha & Greg Jones

2015

Paul Weatherford & Mark Warner

2014

Luanne Johnson & Jenna Moser

2013

Mark Warner & Kim Thackray

2012

Todd Stuhr

2011

Austin Groth

2010

Luanne Johnson

2009

Kristi Edwards

2008

Renee Freeman

2007

Joe Magner

2006

Cindy Persson

2005

Linda Adams

2004

Greg Jones

2003

Karen Kelley

2002

Kristi Edwards

2001

Carolyn Brumley

2000

Karen Kelly

1999

Ted Hinke

1998

Jim Swirczynski

1997

Carolyn Brumley

1996

Rodger Kohnert

1995

Bob Boyer

1994

Joey Carson

1993

Gerry Alison

The Length of Service Award was started in Fall of 2022 to honor our staff who have stayed with our department for multiple years.

2023

Margie Haak (30 years) & Claudia Maier (20 years)

2022

Greg Jones (20 years) & Jeff Morré (20 years)

The Resilience Heroes Award was presented during the Covid 19 pandemic when many faculty and staff had to go above and beyond to maintain departmental function with limited staff and resources.

2021

Jacob "Jak" Pracktor, Kristi Edwards

2020

Sierra Hansen, Jeff Morre, Rusty Root, Cassie Siler, Paula Weiss