Employee vaccine incentive winners announced

Employee vaccine incentive winners announced  

Employees who uploaded proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the MU Patient Portal by midnight on Aug. 30 were automatically entered in a giveaway for a selection of prizes. View the giveaway results below.  

Employees can still upload their vaccine proof of their vaccine status. Once individuals upload their vaccine information to the MU Patient Portal, they will no longer be required to participate in every-other-week testing. 

One month of free parking:  

Faculty winners: 

  • Dr. Jennifer Watson, associate professor of languages, literatures and cultures, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Dr. Brian Spaid, associate professor of marketing, College of Business Administration 
  • Dr. Kevin Rich, chair and associate professor of accounting, College of Business Administration   
  • Dr. Benjamin Rizzo, postdoctoral fellow in biomedical engineering, Opus College of Engineering 
  • Travis Laird, adjunct professor of law, Law School  
  • Anonymous winner  

Staff winners: 

  • Denise Hyland, business operations coordinator, Raynor Memorial Libraries  
  • Leslie Quade, digital programs technician, Raynor Memorial Libraries  
  • Matthew Laviola, research technician in biomedical sciences, College of Health Sciences 
  • Naomi Pollek, assistant director of employer relations, Career Services Center 

Courtside basketball tickets:  

Faculty winner (Women’s Basketball tickets):  

  • Dr. Scott Reid, chair and professor of chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences 

Staff winner (Men’s Basketball tickets): 

  • Barbara Ploszay, director of grants administration, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 

$25 Marquette Cash Cards:  

Faculty winners: 

  • Dr. Daradirek Ekachai, associate professor of strategic communication, Diederich College of Communication 
  • Peter Nimmer, adjunct instructor of social and cultural science, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Dr. Maharaj Singh, associate research professor, College of Nursing 
  • Katie Koester, adjunct instructor of physical therapy, College of Health Sciences 
  • Peter Strand, adjunct professor of law, Law School 
  • Callie Gilmore, nursing instructor, College of Nursing 

Staff winners: 

  • Lori Hanes, human resources consultant, Office of Human Resources 
  • Franz Schaller, public safety officer, MUPD 
  • Penny Hammen, patient and student financial assistant, School of Dentistry 
  • Timothy Brady, director of regional development for Chicago, University Advancement 

MKE Proud T-Shirt:  

Faculty winners: 

  • Laurna Prantil, instructor of practice of economics, College of Business Administration 
  • Dr. Khadijah Makky, clinical professor of biomedical sciences, College of Health Sciences 
  • Dr. Joshua Jaszewski, adjunct instructor of mathematical and statistical sciences, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Dr. Eric Steinfelds, instructor of mathematical and statistical sciences, Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Staff winners: 

  • Matthew Brannigan, research technician in biomedical sciences, College of Health Sciences 
  • Robin Cork, access services specialist, Law School 
  • Erin Scott, assistant Women’s Soccer coach, Athletics 
  • Richard Bernard, painter, Office of Facilities Planning and Management  
  • 2 additional anonymous winners