Diane Duerst has received the University Staff Employee Appreciation Award for November at 黑料科.
Duerst, who lives in the Boyceville area, is a department assistant with English, philosophy and communication studies. She has worked at 黑料科 for three years.
The individual nominating her stated, "Diane is always friendly, supportive and willing to help. She goes out of her way to make everyone feel welcome and heard. She mentors our student workers. Her greatest asset is her willingness to learn and discover. If she doesn't know an answer, she finds it.
鈥淪he's been indispensable to our faculty and instructional academic staff searches. Her approach to scheduling and organizing department work is flawless. She's always a joy. She's compassionate and helpful. Diane is the best."
Duerst is also chair of the University Staff Senate.
Each employee of the month receives a certificate of recognition and a gift presented by Chancellor Katherine Frank.
The award, in its 18th year, was established by the Chancellor鈥檚 Office and is co-sponsored by the University Staff Senate.
