April Be a Bengal Nominees

Congratulations to our April 'Be a Bengal' nominees!

Since 2019, the 'Be a Bengal' Program has celebrated employees who embody ISU’s six core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Inclusivity, Community, Learning, and Shared Responsibility. In 2025, the program expanded to recognize contributions in any or all of these values, reinforcing their importance in our Strategic Plan. These nominees exemplify what it means to be part of the Bengal family, helping create a campus community where everyone can thrive.

Nominations for April 2026:

• Abdul Khalil Azizi (5 nominations) - Integrity (2x), Inclusivity (4x), Shared Responsibility, Learning, Community (3x), and Teamwork (2x)
• Ali Crane - Inclusivity and Community
• Angie Dangerfield - Integrity, Community, and Teamwork
• Bill Stanton - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, and Teamwork
• Jason Bosen - Community and Learning
• Jesse Ward - Shared Responsibility and Teamwork
• Jessy Ashcroft - Integrity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, and Teamwork
• Karina Rorris - Community
• Mandy Myers - Community
• Michael Timm - Shared Responsibility, Community, and Teamwork
• Mike Clark - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, and Teamwork
• Mike Czerepinski - Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, and Teamwork
• Noel Chapman - Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, and Teamwork

Thank you all for helping us make ISU a place where these values come to life every day.