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It's back-to-school time at ������! As students begin a new academic year on September 29, ������ recently celebrated Convocation, the traditional beginning of the academic year. This year's Convocation ceremony was virtual and covered the new measures in place to work toward a safe and healthy academic year. The ceremony also served as a proud reminder of faculty and staff’s tremendous depth of knowledge and their commitment to the ������ community. Several employees were presented with awards to honor their exceptional contributions to the University and students. Awards presented this year included: ������ Foundation Rising Faculty Scholar Award: Dr. Adelaide “Addie” Clark, Natural Sciences; and honorable mention Sharon Beaudry, Business Management ������ Foundation Faculty Achievement Award: Cristina Negoita, Mathematics; and Sandra Bailey, Business Management ������ Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award: Don McDonnell, College of Health, Arts and Sciences; and Phong Nguyen, College of Engineering, Technology and Management Classified Staff Award: Mandy Hendrickson, Administrative Program Assistant in the Integrated Student Health Center; and Jessica Barnett, Fiscal Coordinator in Facilities Services President’s Staff Award: Gaylyn Maurer, Director of Integrated Student Health Center Student Affairs Most Valuable Partner Award: Steven Kappler, General Manager of Sodexo Food Services Cheers to this year's honorees and all of ������'s faculty and staff! #oregontech #convocation #backtoschool