September 'Be a Bengal' Nominees
Congratulations to Our September “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.
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.
September 2026 “Be a Bengal” nominees:
- Abdul Khalil Azizi (2 Nominations) - Integrity (2x), Inclusivity (2x), Shared Responsibility, Community (2x), Learning, Teamwork (2x)
- Amy Kernin-Laye - Shared Responsibility, Community, Teamwork
- Becky Naber - Learning, Teamwork
- Craig Joseph - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning Teamwork
- Dan Kise - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning,Teamwork
- Destiny Lynch - Inclusivity, Community, Learning
- Geoffrey Friedley - Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Teamwork
- Grounds Crew - Shared Responsibility, Community, Teamwork
- Jason Rogo - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
- Jesse Maddux - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
- Kerry Larsen - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
- Kurtis Moser - Community, Teamwork
- Md Abdul Motaleb Faysal - Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community
- Micheal Timm - Teamwork
- Nick Shiosaki - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
- Randy Bowen - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, Teamwork
- Wessam Nassar - Shared Responsibility, Community, 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 https://www.isu.edu/beabengal/ 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!
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