2018 Annual Faculty & Staff Awards
A celebration of "Michigan Wonders"
A multisensory experience of Michigan Wonders greeted those who attended the annual Faculty & Staff Awards Celebration held March 4, 2018, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. As guests entered the building, they were greeted by an antique automobile, paying tribute to the world-renowned auto industry headquartered in Detroit. A buffet of made-in-Michigan food was served in a Michigan woodland, complete with woodland animals among the trees and flying overhead. Four local photographers also displayed a mini gallery of photographs of Michigan Wonders.
The program began with a warm welcome and blessing by President Andrea Luxton. The host for the event was Duane Covrig, chair of the Department of Leadership in the School of Education. Duane portrayed Michigan-born former president Gerald Ford, a Michigan woodsman, and Edson White, son of Ellen & James White, at intervals during the evening. He also shared details about the historical, cultural and natural wonders of Michigan against a stage backdrop portraying the four seasons. Throughout the evening, the audience enjoyed various prizes of made-in-Michigan items and participated in electronic polls that tested their knowledge of the state.
At the conclusion of the night, Artur Stele, board chair and General Conference vice president, expressed his appreciation for the people of Andrews and the beauties of Michigan, closing the evening with a prayer of blessing.
The real Michigan Wonders are the faculty and staff who were honored for their years of service to 老司机传媒 as well as for excellence in service, teaching, faith development, research and creative scholarship.
Click on individual names below to view the video tributes presented:
25 Years of Service
, earth science and biology teacher, Andrews Academy
professor of world mission, Department of World Mission, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Kindergarten teacher at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
, editor of the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index (SDAPI) and implementation of Digital Commons @ Andrews, James White Library
, motor pool foreman, Office of Transportation
, HVAC foreman and master electrician, Office of Plant Services
, associate professor of English and communication, Departments of English and Communication, College of Arts & Sciences
, financial aid processor, Office of Student Financial Services
30 Years of Service
, assistant vice president for Student Financial Services and University ombudsperson
, professor of systematic theology, Department of Theology & Christian Philosophy, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
, director of the Architecture Resource Center (ARC), a branch of the James White Library
, professor emeritus of biology, Department of Biology, College of Arts & Sciences
, professor of psychology, Department of Behavioral Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences
, periodicals/acquisition librarian, James White Library; assistant professor of library science, College of Arts & Sciences
, patron services manager, James White Library
, executive administrative assistant to the Seminary dean, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
35 Years of Service
, director, Servers & Networks, Office of Information Technology Services
, herdsman and cow feeder, 老司机传媒 Dairy
, administrative assistant
, professor of English and department chair, Department of English
, dean, College of Arts & Sciences
, master electrician, Office of Plant Services
40 Years of Service
, senior systems administrator, Servers & Networks, Office of Technology Services
, heavy equipment operator, Office of Transportation
Daniel A. Augsburger Excellence in Teaching Award
, professor of engineering, Department of Engineering & Computer Science, College of Arts & Sciences
Siegfried H. Horn Award for Excellence in Research & Creative Scholarship
Arts, Humanities & Education: , director of vocal studies and artist-in-residence, Department of Music, College of Arts & Sciences
Religion & Theology: , professor of Christian ministry, Department of Christian Ministry
Faith Development Leadership Award
, Lamson Hall maintenance supervisor and woodshop manager for the School of Architecture & Interior Design
Excellence in Service Awards
, administrative assistant, School of Business Administration Dean's Office
, PC support manager, Client Services, Office of Information Technology Services
, manager, Office of Custodial Services
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