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Augsburg recognizes staff at length of service award ceremony

eoy08The Staff Length of Service and Outstanding Employee was held Thursday, April 3.

The annual event, hosted by Augsburg College Staff Senate, recognizes

staff celebrating various milestones in their career at Augsburg. Individuals

recognized this year were those celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, & 25 years at Augsburg College.

The College also recognized outstanding staff contributions by presenting the Outstanding Employee of the Year award to one individual from each division.

Pictured (at left) with President Pribbenow are this year’s recipients: Dianne Detloff, Center for Counseling and Health Promotion; Kevin Healy, Advancement Services; Sheila Anderson, Academic Advising; Jim West, Information Technology; Dennis Revier, Custodial Services; Brenda Hemmingsen, Undergraduate Day Admissions.

This award recognizes exceptional Augsburg staff members who exemplify the mission statement of the college through their actions. Recipients of this award consistently go above and beyond the call of duty by providing exceptional service

to others and/or making innovative and outstanding contributions to enhance the objectives of their department or the Augsburg community.

Spotlight on Weight Loss Success: Dianne Detloff

dianne_200Dianne Detloff, Center for Counseling and Health Promotion, has lost 37.8 pounds on Weight Watchers at Work and was willing to share her weight-loss journey with our community in her own words.

“I came to Weight Watchers because I wanted something convenient to help with an intentional decision I made about wanting to lose weight. I heard a lot of good things about Weight Watchers but never tried it as a dieting tool. I also had some family events coming up when I started last March that I wanted to look and feel better about myself for.

“I keep coming because it has worked for me, and because the leader is awesome and the people in the group are incredibly supportive each and every week. I also get ideas and information and feel myself becoming more confident as the weeks continue. And it works wells with my schedule and an on campus meeting location is very convenient. Continue reading “Spotlight on Weight Loss Success: Dianne Detloff”

Spotlight on Weight Loss Success

dianne_200Few could argue that affecting positive change in yourself leads to a happier and more rewarding work and home life. The Augsburg College Wellness Program, formed last fall, gives faculty and staff a healthy “shot in the arm” by  promoting initiatives to help increase physical and spiritual wellness among its workforce.

One of those initiatives, a Weight Watchers at Work program, has proven to be successful for faculty, staff, and students alike. Since the series began last spring,  approximately 20 members have lost nearly 340 pounds. Continue reading “Spotlight on Weight Loss Success”