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Key COVID response staff members awarded Presidential Medallions

Last August, President Nook honored three UNI staff members with Presidential Medallions to recognize how they have helped the university navigate COVID
Shelley O'Connell holding her Presidential Medallion

O'Connell's COVID response efforts draw presidential praise

Because of Shelley O'Connell, UNI campus was able to access rapid COVID tests early. President Nook thanked her in August with a Presidential Medallion.
Patrick Pease holding his Presidential Medallion

Pease nabs first-ever Presidential Medallion

Patrick Pease has played a crucial role in slowing the spread of COVID at UNI. Because of this, President Nook honored him with a Presidential Medallion.
Joseph Rayzor holding his Presidential Medallion

Rayzor awarded with Presidential Medallion for invaluable COVID response leadership

In August, Joseph Rayzor was honored with one of the first Presidential Medallions to recognize his crucial role in helping UNI navigate COVID-19.