On Friday, a ceremony was held in the Wadsworth Hall Annex to honor the inaugural graduating class of the UAW Certification Program. The ceremony was organized by the UAW Certification Program Committee; Catherine Burns (Human Resources), Amanda Cadwell (UAW Local 5,000 President), Heidi Reid (Human Resources) and Tina Sarazin (UAW Local 5,000 Vice President). Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz and Gogebic Community College President James Lorenson gave speeches, certificates were distributed to the graduates and cake was served to celebrate.
Listed below are the names of the graduates. Extend a warm wish of congratulations to them on their achievement.
- Laura Baril—Human Resources
- Joan Becker— Electrical Engineering
- Nancy Bykkonen—Human Resources
- Amanda Cadwell—Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Gina Dunstan— Engineering Fundamentals
- Laura Harry—Memorial Union
- Mary Beth Hodges—Vice President for Research Office
- Taana Kalliainen—Chemical Engineering
- Katherine Kallio—Public Safety and Police Services
- Marjorie Lindley—School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
- Tanya Maki—Human Resources
- Rose Martell—Center for Pre-College Outreach
- Shanda Miller—Merchandising Operations
- Amy Olson—Financial Services and Operations
- Dawn Pichette—University Marketing and Communications
- Janey Pindral—International Programs and Services
- Kim Puuri—Vice President for Research Office
- Michelle Reed—School of Technology
- Darlene Saari—Vice President for Research Office
- Heather Sander—Alumni Relations
- Lois Sedar—Athletic/Rec Facility Operations
- Devin Seppala—Van Pelt and Opie Library
- Mary P. Stevens—Facilities Management
- Karen Wade—Center for Diversity and Inclusion
- Sandra Wheaton—Facilities Management
