Welcome to the #DragonFamily: Meet New Colleagues
We have new colleagues that joined us in January and February! Among them are a classical music enthusiast, wedding DJ, twin and Lord of the Rings fan.
Read their stories to learn more interesting tidbits (and win a prize) and to welcome them to the Dragon community!
Some attended MSUM for their undergraduate and/or graduate degrees and some hail from other universities. A common theme among this crew is the welcoming atmosphere of MSUM that drew them here. And all derive energy from being around and serving students.
In fact, these stories came about through interviews with students. (Marketing students interview new employees as practice before interviewing alumni and donors for other stories.)
Role, Dept (Start Date):
Nicole Kirkland – OAS Intermediate, Speech Language Learning Sciences (March 1, 2022)
Emily Lauinger – Digital Marketing Specialist, Marketing & Communications (Feb. 14, 2022)
Ty Filley – Digital Marketing Specialist, Marketing & Communications (Feb. 14, 2022)
Fumi Cheever – Global Engagement Director, International Student Services (Jan. 7, 2022)
Zinnia Marquette – Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Office of Diversity and Inclusion (Jan. 7, 2022)
Ashley Berkenpas – Case Manager, Dean of Students (Jan. 3, 2022)
Amanda Fimreite – OAS Intermediate, Career Development Center (Jan. 3, 2022)
Josey Fog – Assistant Director for Leadership & Organizations, Student Activities (Jan. 5, 2022)
Matt (Steven) Hernandez – Accounting Technician, Business Services (Dec. 6, 2021)
*The list above does not include all new employees that joined MSUM Jan-Feb, but rather the ones that responded to requests for interviews. In addition, some stories about winter arrivals are still being finalized and will be shared in the next Dragon Family news post.
See photos and descriptions of ALL new employees at:
MSUM Facebook album
MSUM HR Twitter channel
MSUM Stories (search DragonFamily)
If you email marketingteam@mnstate.edu with the name of the new employee above that makes homemade Black Sesame Orange ice cream, you’ll win a prize!
And if you are a new employee that has not participated in a Welcome to the #DragonFamily story and would like to, let us know by emailing marketingteam@mnstate.edu. We’re sorry we missed you!