Employee honorees named; appreciation event May 2

PULLMAN, Wash. – Fifteen employees will be honored at the first Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day ceremony hosted by the Associated Students of WSU Senate. The free event will be at 6 p.m. Friday, May 2, in the CUB junior ballroom.

The winners are:

Exceptional Professor Award:
Rita Rud, Honors College
Samantha Swindell, College of Arts and Sciences
Joni Stevens, College of Education
Martin Maquivar, College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences
Robert “Kurt” Hutchinson, College of Engineering and Architecture
Daniel Petek, College of Communication
Donna Paul, College of Business

Outstanding Staff Member Award:
Gayle Landeen, administrative manager, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Joan Halsey, ASWSU program coordinator
Suzanne Appleyard, associate professor, College of Veterinary Medicine
Aubrie Piper, residential education director, Northside Residence Hall
Darrel Nelson, instructional lab supervisor, College of Veterinary Medicine

Best Advisor Award:
Sisouvanh Keopanapay, College of Arts and Sciences academic advisor
Marvin Marcelo, Cable 8 Productions advisor

Cougar Award:
Kate Hellman, International Student Center coordinator and assistant director