We recognize Mackenzie Hron, student relations coordinator in the College of Science, Health, & the Environment, for her dedication to working hard and fostering relationships with not only students, but faculty, staff, and anyone she meets. “She is such a hard worker, dependable, efficient, compassionate, kind, positive and the kind of person everyone would like to be able to have […]
Happy New Year! Looking back on Fall 2025, we see that many Dragon employees joined us last semester! The stories (below) about new faculty and staff came about through interviews with students. We invite you to read these fun Q&A’s and see photos to recognize new teammates and welcome them, albeit belatedly, to the Dragon Community. The list above does […]
We recognize Lauren Kupfer, assistant to the VP of enrollment management & strategic initiatives, for her leadership in a campus climate feedback session. Lauren heard concerns and fostered a fruitful discussion with empathy and approachability. “It leads me to believe that she is proud to be a Dragon and wants to see the university succeed,” Jeff Salinas-Jenni says. Thank you, […]
We recognize Vanessa Bakke-Fabre, office and administrative specialist in the College of Science, Health, & the Environment, for her dedication to her coworkers. Vanessa heard that her coworker Brian was struggling to understand a software, so she reached out and took time out of her day to help him understand how to use it. Brian Johnson says, “You made my […]
Dec. 31 Deadline: Spend Most Pre-Tax Account Funds If you set aside money in a pre-tax account for day care, medical, dental, or transit expenses, you have until Dec. 31, 2025 to use most of the funds. What happens to unused funds: Dependent Care Expense Account- This account is use it or lose it. You lose any money you do […]