The following employees were awarded the 2003 President's Awards at the annual Honors Convocation.

This award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions, exceptional service in their areas of responsibility, service to the mission of the university and the ability to create success for others.

Steve Lindberg

The college's mail clerk for over 16 years, Steve Lindberg's co-workers can agree on the fellow U of R employee's zeal and dedication. His current supervisor, Sandi Taylor said, “Steve has a natural enthusiasm for life in general, which carries over into his work.” A fellow employee recognizes “his genuine desire to provide the best service possible.”

Sue Gilleland

After demonstrating her competence as director of donor relations, in 1998 Sue was appointed director of advancement services in the University Relations Division. Sue's ability to handle difficult decision-making under pressure, while simultaneously keeping her department “focused on the priorities,” was recognized by a fellow employee who is certain Sue “is in every sense of the word an above and beyond employee.”

Judy Bowman

As Director of Academic Support Services and Disabled Student Services, Judy enables student success both during and after college. Helping students through weighty academic hurdles with her courses on study and time management skills and academic counseling, her fellow employees are assured she is among the University's strongest assets. “She is a kind heart and staunch advocate to our entire student population,” says President James Appleton. “I can think of no other who ‘creates' more success for others than Judy.”

Judy's position frequently requires her to “change hats” whether the hour requires her to coordinate the campus' tutoring program or lend accessibility to a student with learning disabilities.

Von Senk

For over 10 years, Von has served as the university's director of construction management. His attentive eye to time and budget on new construction and facility renovation projects is recognized by President Appleton to be the work of a man who is “highly committed to the institution.”