On October 29, our annual scholarship banquet was held to honor more than 50 current UMR students have been awarded scholarships from 23 generous donors. Student accomplishments were recognized and gratitude expressed to the generous scholarship donors who assist in funding the education of some of our outstanding students. The night included presentations from three UMR students who shared their personal stories and why they chose UMR.
Month of Giving Campaign
UMR’s students and staff participated in a “Month of Giving” during October. Activities included donating nonperishable food items to Channel One, collecting change and donations for the Women's Shelter, a Make a Difference community service day.
Gail Sauter honored with Lamp of Knowledge Award
Gail Sauter, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, has spent a lifetime working in higher education in Rochester. Gail was recently presented with the Lamp of Knowledge Award at the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Celebration. The award is given to an individual, business, or organization associated with the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce that actively supports higher education partnerships in Southeastern Minnesota. Recipients show a commitment to fostering higher education opportunities.
Comings and goings
- BS Health Professions Transfer Success Coach position: UMR is currently seeking a BSHP Transfer Success Coach. This position will provide leadership in coordinating and executing the recruitment, application, and matriculation plan for BSHP transfer students to UMR. Please refer to the employment website for additional information.
- Janet Crittenden retired from the University of Minnesota November 2 upon the completion of her contract with the Rochester campus. Janet was critical in establishing much of Rochester’s student business practices for registrar functions, One Stop, and student finance.
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