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Seven get semiannual Make a Difference awardsMay 11, 2007 KALAMAZOO--Seven Western Michigan University staff members received spring Make a Difference awards, presented at a reception April 23 in the Bernhard Center. The recipients each received $250 and a commemorative certificate. The seven recipients were: Rebecca Beech, office associate in the Department of English; Luann Bigelow, office coordinator in the Department of Accountancy; Frances Buell, master gardener in physical plant-landscape services; Laura Ciccantell, director of Academic Support Services; Margaret Coughlin, secretary in the Department of Economics; Annie Dobbs, office associate in the Department of Chemistry; and Bethlynn Sanders, office associate in the Department of English. The WMU Make A Difference awards program is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes University staff members for their outstanding accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. Up to 15 staff members may be selected in each of two semiannual award periods. Semiannual award winners are eligible for one of four annual awards, which carry a $1,000 prize. The winners were selected by a committee of their peers from the following participating WMU employee groups: Administrative Professional Association; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; Michigan State Employees Association; Police Officers Association; and Professional Support Staff Organization. Visit www.wmich.edu/makeadifference/awardees.htm for more information about the committee and the Make A Difference Award program. Media contact: Jeanne Baron, (269) 387-8400, jeanne.baron@wmich.edu WMU News |
