August "Be A Bengal" Nominees

Congratulations to Our August "Be a Bengal" Nominees! Since 2019, the "Be a Bengal" Program has recognized employees who exemplify ISU's six core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Inclusivity, Community, Learning, and Shared Responsibility.

Our August nominees exemplify what it means to be part of the Bengal family. Through their dedication, collaboration, and commitment to others, they help create a campus community where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. We are incredibly grateful for the many ways they bring our values to life each day.

August 2026 "Be a Bengal" Nominees

• Abdul Khalil Azizi - Integrity, Inclusivity, Community, Learning
• Angela Burnham, Angel Salinas, Casey Skelton, Danny Sullivan,
• Darin Ivie, Erin Bewley, Mike Luras, Patrick Perry, Steve Merrill, Todd Christensen, and Zachary Ellis - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
• Cali Erickson-Bell - Shared Responsibility, Teamwork
• Crew Keller and Lance Ririe - Shared Responsibility, Community, Teamwork
• Deb Brower - Shared Responsibility, Community, Teamwork
• Evan Johnson - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
• Jared Cantrell - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
• Katheryn Wareing - Integrity, Teamwork
• Kindra Blair - Shared Responsibility, Community, Teamwork
• Lori Fay - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
• Mandy Myers (2 nominations) - Integrity, Shared Responsibility, Community (2x), Teamwork
• Nohely Palmer (3 Nominations) - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork (3x)
• Staci Wheatley - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
• Tim Gria and Tom Janzen - Shared Responsibility, Teamwork
• Travis Nelson - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
• Zion McCullough - Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork

Thank you to all of our nominees for the meaningful contributions you make to ISU. Your commitment to our students, colleagues, and campus community makes a difference every day.

Know someone who exemplifies what it means to "Be a Bengal"? If you would like to nominate a colleague, please visit our website to submit a nomination today.
Together, we'll continue building a university community that embraces our values, celebrates one another, and brings out the very best in our Bengal family. Thank you for being Bengals!