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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: Sheila Anderson

sheila_200Sheila Anderson is one member of our community who joined Weight Watchers at Work, and has truly been an inspiration for other members with her determination and amazing progress. Here she discusses how being a part of a supportive network of people to  encourage her has been integral to the process.

“I came to Weight Watchers because of a need to, well, lose weight. I knew that we needed 20 people to keep the at work meeting going and thought I’d give it a shot. Even if I failed miserably at least it could be my contribution to others at Augsburg. I don’t know if I actually believed that I would succeed, but doing nothing hadn’t proved successful, so what the heck. Continue reading “Spotlight on Weight Loss Success: Sheila Anderson”

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”