Immigration History Research Center
University of Minnesota
Elmer L. Andersen Library, Suite 311
222 - 21st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455

weekdays 8:30-11:30 a.m.
12:30-4:30 p.m.
closed University holidays
Office: 612-625-4800
Fax: 612-626-0018
E-mail: ihrc@umn.edu

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Congratulations to IHRC Recognition Recipients

The Immigration History Research Center is pleased to recognize efforts "above and beyond" that support our mission. The IHRC's Keystone Award recognizes long-term contributions and leadership that have helped define the IHRC. Certificates of Appreciation are given to selected individuals for their unique contributions to the IHRC. Congratulations to the following people:

2009 Keystone Awardees

  • Marilyn Chiat
  • Don & Jeanette Pafko
  • Judith Rosenblatt

2008 Keystone Awardees

  • Walter Anastas
  • Kalju Kubits
  • Celeste Raspanti

2009 Certificate of Appreciation Recipients

  • Michael & Elaine Anuta (volunteer: collection processing)
  • Katherine Fennelly (professor: active on IHRC advisory board and programming)
  • Mari Magler (U staff: coordinated pilot project for captioning of Global REM seminars)
  • Bahjo Mahamud (student curator for "As I See It" exhibit)
  • Kirsten Rome(community coordinator: Sheridan Shooting Stars project with "As I See It" exhibit)

2008 Certificate of Appreciation Recipients

  • Tessie Bourdamis (volunteer: public service & community liaison)
  • John Lambros (volunteer: public service & community liaison)
  • Mary Ann Novak (volunteer editor: Immigrant Heritage Recipe Collection cookbook)
  • Steve Potach (volunteer: public service & community liaison)
  • Judy Rosenblatt (volunteer editor: Immigrant Heritage Recipe Collection cookbook)
  • Richard Stachow (CLA videographer for Global REM seminars in 2007-2008)