CEM faculty and staff honored at UND Founders Day

February 21, 2023

Published in: Geology & Geological Engineering, Institute of Energy Studies, Mechanical Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Group of people standing with plaque against a green UND backdrop — The UND Institute of Energy Studies, awarded the UND Award for Departmental Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, was one of many honorees represented at UND’s Founders Day celebration.

Founders Day celebrates campus community, including CEM faculty and staff

First celebrated in 1904, Founders Day is the annual celebration of the University’s history and a time to honor members of our campus community. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Dakota Territory legislation, establishing the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, designating it as the official birthday of UND.

2023 Founders Day Honorees

From the UND College of Engineering & Mines

	Sven Egenhoff Director & Professor, Department of Geology & Geological Engineering, College of Engineering & Mines VPAA Award for Excellence in Assessment
	Sarah Pike Academic Advisor, College of Engineering & Mines, Student Academic Success & Career Engagement VPAA Award for Outstanding Professional Academic Advising
	Institute of Energy Studies College of Engineering & Mines UND Award for Departmental Excellence in Research and Creative Activity
	Gwendolyn Klawon Outreach & Recruiting Coordinator, College of Engineering & Mines Honored for 25 years of service
	Forrest Ames Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Honored for retirement within the last year
	Saleh Faruque Professor, School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Honored for retirement within the last year
	Michael Mann Professor, Institute of Energy Studies Honored for retirement within the last year