MITCHELL — Dakota Wesleyan University recognized one employee for retiring and a number of employees for their years of service to the institution during the annual Employee Recognition event held May 12, 2021.

Registrar and associate professor Jerry Luckett was recognized for retiring after 31 years of service to the university. Luckett assumed the role as university registrar in 2018. Prior to that appointment, Luckett was an associate professor for business administration and economics and still teaches part time. She has been involved as the secretary for the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Committee for more than 20 years and has received a PRCA Gold Card for her many years of service. She has volunteered with the Make-a-Wish Foundation for more than 20 years and is a timer for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Luckett has been a business consultant and has owned her own businesses in the past. She earned a B.A. degree in business education from DWU and an M.A. degree in business education from Northern State University.

The following employees were recognized for milestone anniversaries with the university.

Recognized for 30 years:

Marlene Warnke, business manager for athletics

Recognized for 20 years:

Laurie Langland, archivist
Lana Loken, professor of athletic training
Vince Redder, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities; professor of English and languages
Daniel Wagner, professor of athletic training

Recognized for 15 years:

Emily George, executive administrative assistant
Diana Goldammer, MBA program director
Daniel Miller, professor of theatre

Recognized for 10 years:

Joel Allen, department chair for the religion and philosophy department; director, McGovern Center
Kitty Allen, vice president of institutional advancement
Erin Desmond, assistant professor of music and university accompanist
Kristy Ehlebracht, associate director of financial aid
Michelle Hellman, education support specialist
Kyle Herges, associate professor of digital media and design
Paula Mazzer, associate professor of biochemistry
Bethany Melroe Lehrman, dean of the Donna Starr Christen College of Healthcare, Fitness and Sciences; department chair for the chemistry and physical sciences department

Recognized for 5 years:

Sandra Byrd, custodian
David Grosz, maintenance technician
Eric Lofgren, maintenance technician
Angie Meyerink, assistant registrar; online program assistant
Kolleen Moran, custodian
Stacey Patzlaff, associate professor of nursing
Joseph Roidt, provost
Denise Van Meter, associate campus pastor

(DWU press release)