CAMPUS NEWS
“BE YOURSELF”: WALDORF’S 109TH COMMENCEMENT Seniors Ashley Lutrick and Jeff Bodensteiner were given the President’s Award.
Waldorf’s campus filled with smiling graduates and families on a sunny Saturday in April as over 230 students graduated from Waldorf during its 109th commencement ceremony. Stopping by Lund Pond to pose for pictures and extend congratulations, some students met each other face-to-face for the first time that day. 25 of the 130 online graduates traveled to Forest City to attend the baccalaureate service and cross the stage at commencement. Chantell Mayes Cooley, Vice President of Columbia Southern University and member of Waldorf College’s Board of Trustees, delivered the commencement address. Cooley encouraged graduates to find their talents, surround themselves with people that support their efforts, and be themselves. Even people hundreds of miles away could be part of the celebration as both baccalaureate and commencement were streamed live. Visit Waldorf’s Facebook page to see hundreds of photos from the day. Video from graduation is available online! www.new.livestream.com/waldorfcollegestream
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EVENT 2013
Holmen Community Service Award Winner Matt Knutson ’11, Board of Trustees Outstanding Faculty Award Winner Dr. Blake Slonecker, and Holmen Professional Excellence Award Winner Anna Moklestad.
The following employees were recognized for years of service to Waldorf College at the faculty/staff recognition event held April 23, 2013: 25 Years of Service – Professor David Damm ’73 and Composer in Residence, Nancy Farndale 20 Years of Service – Associate Professors Joy Heebink and Mark Newcom 15 Years of Service – President Robert Alsop, Admissions Director Scott Pitcher ’93, Administrative Assistant for Registrar and Education Becky Stumme ’09 and Gary Kadlecik, facilities 5 Years of Service – Jill Minkel ’07, admissions; David DeBoe, facilities; Carl Childs, education representative; Ralph Rodriguez Jr., education representative; Cathy Stensland ’93, financial aid; Karen Hehman, assistant registrar; Paul Meyer ’87, volleyball coach; and Nicole Lovik Blaser ’06, cheerleading coach The Holmen Community Service Award was presented to Matt Knutson ’11, marketing; and the Holmen Professional Excellence Award to Anna Moklestad, student services. Assistant Professor Dr. Blake Slonecker received the Board of Trustees Outstanding Faculty Award.
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