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Typical inside pages of a Penguin Special paperback published in 1942 featuring the Short Stirling l bomber, the first of the RAF's WWll four-engined bombers.
Its extra high undercarriage, needed to heighten its elevation for take-off, was something of an Achilles heel as quite a few collapsed on landing. Too slow and with a low ceiling it was vulnerable to German fighters and was the first to be withdrawn from the front line continuing to perform useful tasks such as as a glider tug, transport, mine-laying, electronic counter measures etc..
The City of Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz presented recognitions and appreciation certificates for the service and contributions made by those volunteers appointed by Mayor Saenz to 38 Advisory and City Committees during the Mayor’s tenure.
Additionally, Council recognized Mr. Carlos Luna, a former Director of the J.W. Nixon High School Band from 1984 to 2014. Mr. Luna and his students received 28 consecutive UIL Sweepstakes Awards. His concert bands including the J.W. Nixon High School Honors Winds Ensemble won first place and honorable mention awards at festivals in Texas, Washington, D.C., and Colorado. Mr. Luna, his students, and band staff earned recognition at numerous marching band competitions, some of which include UIL Area and State Marching Band Contest rankings. The marching bands, under his direction, advanced from the regional level to UIL Area and State Marching Band Contest on several occasions. His band was a consistent TMEA (Texas Music Educators Association) State Honor Band contender for many years, ranking as high as eighth place in the State of Texas in Conference 5A, which is now the new 6A classification. During his 35 years in music education, Mr. Luna also served LISD as band coordinator and director of fine arts. He was also previously inducted into the TMEA Region XIV South Texas Band Directors Hall of Fame in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Lastly, Lisa Kristina was recognized by Council for her community outreach volunteer participation and work through COVID-19 vaccine drives, purchasing and making COVID-19 kits and distributing over 500 kits throughout the community. Lisa Kristina is a medical school candidate who assisted our community in vaccinating over 3,000 individuals. Her volunteer work and participation in our community has not gone unnoticed.
Twelve University of Minnesota, Morris faculty and staff members were honored at the annual Recognition Dinner on Thursday, April 26. Hosted by Chancellor Michelle Behr, the event provided the campus community a chance to congratulate faculty and staff award recipients and to thank retirees for their service to the campus.
Faculty Award Recipients
Julie Eckerle, English, UMM Faculty Distinguished Research Award
Tracy Otten, studio art, Horace T. Morse-Minnesota Alumni Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education and UMM Alumni Association Teaching Award
Sheri Been, political science, Horace T. Morse-Minnesota Alumni Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education
Michelle Page, education, John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
Cristina Ortiz, anthropology, Bill and Ida Stewart for Ethnic Diversity
Jim Bovre, education, Morris Academic Staff Award
Staff Award Recipients
Irene Maloney, Mary Martelle Award, staff
Mary Zosel, civil service, Outstanding Support Staff Award
Vance Gullickson, teamsters, Outstanding Support Staff Award
Janel Mendoza, AFSCME, Outstanding Support Staff Award
Retirees
Karen Ellis, student activities, conferences & special events
Delores Rathke, dining services
Retirees were welcomed into the University of Minnesota, Morris Retirees Association (UMMRA). Learn more at ummra.morris.umn.edu.
Photos by Jenna Ray.
The Recognition for EOP Graduates took place Wednesday, May 10, 2017. This was an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2017.
At the event students had the chance to to connect with their peers and they also received a commemorative EOP graduation sash, a small token from their "EOP family" to publicly acknowledge your hard work and dedication. Attending the event were also former EOP students receiving their post graduate degree, who were honored with a medal.
Congratulations class of 2017, you are Making A Difference!
On Monday, May 8, Irvine Valley College hosted its first Employee Recognition Ceremony at the irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center, recognizing the various employees of the year and IVC board-approved tenured faculty. Congratulations to all our service pin recipients, our employees of the year, and our new tenured faculty.
GO LASERS!
Melrose Troop 68 has their first court of honor of the year to recognize Boy Scouts for their achievements.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – South Pacific Division Commander Brig. Gen. D. Peter Helmlinger recognized management analyst Gregory Allen with the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, May 16, 2018. In the award citation, Allan was recognized for his “outstanding service as Project Manager for the Deliver Small Projects Initiative from June 2017 through May 2018. Mr. Allen took charge of the Project Development Team that was responsible for the drafting, publication, and implementation of Engineer Circular 5-3-20 Military Programs Small Project Execution.”
Newly-appointed warrant officers assemble in front of family, friends and senior leaders from the Virginia Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve for a Warrant Officer Appointment Recognition Ceremony Oct. 26, 2013, at Fort Pickett’s 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute. Of eight new warrant officers, seven are assigned to the Virginia Army National Guard and one is assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve. The Soldiers recognized at the ceremony graduated from the reserve component Warrant Officer Candidate School last month at a graduation ceremony held in Indiana. Guest speakers at the event included Brig. Gen. Blake C. Ortner, the Virginia Guard’s land component commander; Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phyllis J. Wilson, command chief warrant officer for the U.S. Army Reserve; and Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Lyles, command chief warrant officer for the Virginia Army National Guard. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Terra C. Gatti, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)