December "U Shine" winner announced UND Staff Senate is proud to announce the December “U Shine Award” recipient Mary Iwan, administrative assistant at the Chester Fritz Auditorium. Nominated by Betty Allen, she was presented with a check for $50 and a certificate by Staff Senate President Janice Hoffarth. This award is presented monthly to a UND staff member who went out of their way to make UND a better place. Here is an excerpt of the nomination: (email from Chester Fritz customer) "On Wednesday October 22, 2008 we visited your Auditorium to check out the parking facilities as we have tickets for the "Church Basement Ladies" production in November. On entering the building we approached the office where we met a lovely young lady who in addition to answering all our questions showed us where we would be sitting and explained all the positive attributes of the Auditorium. In addition to this she outlined some of the upcoming productions we might be interested in. She couldn't seem to do enough to make us feel welcome and answer any of our questions. Every so often you get to meet a person who does her job so well that they are a credit to the organization they represent. Mary is one of them that should be recognized by her employer as a great asset to the organization. We thank her for her help and hope that you will congratulate her on a job well done." All UND staff members are eligible to receive this award. Nominations can be submitted through the Staff Senate Website, http://www.und.edu/org/undss/ or forms are available at UND Facilities, Dining Services and the Memorial Union Post Office. Nominations must be received by the 15th monthly and awards presented the first business day of the following month. -- Janice Hoffarth, President, Staff Senate, janice_hoffarth@und.nodak.edu, 7-2646