By Mike Rice
Auxiliary Services
Six staff employees will receive the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award for 2008 on May 22. Each recipient also will receive $2,500. They will be honored at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Breslin Center.
“The selection committee takes great pride in this year’s winners,” said Guy Procopio, associate director, Auxiliary Services, and chairperson of the awards committee. “We invite faculty, staff, students, friends and family to attend the reception and recognize these deserving recipients.”
The award is named in honor of the late Jack Breslin, a student leader, honored athlete, top administrator and steadfast advocate of Michigan State.
Selections are based on overall excellence, supportive attitude, contributions to the unit or university that lead to efficiency and effectiveness and valuable service to the university.
Photos by Erin Groom/ATS
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Kay Backus is educational programs coordinator for the College of Human Medicine Family Medicine Department. Her initiative and foresight in carrying out her responsibilities encourage collaboration and trust. She was cited for ethics and high integrity in all that she does.
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Jackie Dunham-Baker serves as an information technology specialist in the Undergraduate University Division. She is responsible for computers and related systems in five office locations. She was cited for handling stressful and demanding work and addressing individuals’ concerns.
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Mary Beth LaForgia works for Telecom Systems as a planner inspector analyst II. She is the first line in addressing needs, interfacing with both the customers and the technicians. She was cited forbeing a good ambassador in sometimes difficult situations.
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Mario Mandujano is a research assistant for the Department of Plant Pathology. His dedication to both the research he supports and to community outreach is evident by his availability to acquire, learn, share and train staff and growers. He was cited as a multifaceted individual. |
Randy Skinner is a grounds equipment mechanic at Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton. He is responsible for the maintenance of the equipment used to support the 755-acre botanical gardens.
He was cited as expert at knowing where everything is and how it functions. |
Barb Stinnett is an administrative assistant in the Department of Entomology. As outreach coordinator, she arranges educational opportunities through visits to the MSU Bug House. She was cited for finding solutions and interacting easily with many departments, individuals and the general public. |
