President Michael Schneider presents the McPherson College Service Award to Monica Rice, director of alumni and constituent relations, at a drive-through awards and dinner celebration.
McPherson College celebrated a combined total of more than 270 years of service to the college when it recognized faculty, staff, and board of trustee members. Faculty and staff were treated to a drive-through dinner and awards presentation on campus. This year’s event replaced the reception and dinner traditionally held honoring those who have served the college from five to 30 years.
Members of the campus administrative team presented the honorees with their award and take-out dinners prepared by the campus food service in front of the campus entrance on Thursday, February 26.
“The outstanding achievements and accomplishments by the honorees in the classroom, within individual departments, and in the McPherson community propel the college beyond being a great college to work for,” said Brenda Stocklin-Smith, director of human resources. “These honorees facilitate world-class experiences for our students and it is in this deep sense of campus community where our students excel to be leaders of the future.”
Those honored included:
5 Years
- Chris Clark, assistant professor of technology
- Amber Dittert, assistant professor of mathematics
- Stephen Hoyer, assistant professor of sociology
- Kirk MacGregor, associate professor of philosophy and religion
- Heather Mierkiewicz, admissions operations associate
- Kevin Morris, computer services assistant
- Bryan Moses, head baseball coach/assistant athletic director of internal operations
- Matthew Porter, assistant professor of business
- Nathan Pollard, assistant professor of digital media
- Monica Rice, director of alumni and constituent relations
- Erik Vogel, vice president for advancement
10 Years
- Norman Hope, associate professor of business
- Josh Hubin, director of admissions
- Marty Sigwing, director of facilities
- Dustin Wilgers, associate professor of natural sciences
15 Years
- Becki Bowman, professor of communication
- Andrew Gustafson, athletics grounds supervisor
- Tom Hurst, Sr., adjunct and former director of service and campus pastor
20 Years
- Garrick Green, professor of automotive restoration technology
25 Years
- Laura Eells, professor of sociology
- Linda Barrett, coordinator of student success and engagement
30 Years
- David Barrett, advancement officer
- Connie Stucky, facilities office manager
Board of Trustees
- Vincette Goerl
- Dr. Paul Ullom-Minnich
- Bill Grove
- Carol Leland