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CSUSB ‘Augie’ awarded to staf f member Lisa Gordon

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Lisa Gordon, who serves as the administrator support coordinator for the marketing department at the Jack H Brown College of Business and Public Administration, was named the recipient of the Augie Award for her work and volunteer efforts as a member of the campus community member

The Augie was named for the late Augie Hartung, who served as associate director of Facilities Services from 2001-2006 The university created the Augie Award in 2006 to recognize one person at CSUSB who best emulates Augie’s caring spirit, unquenchable enthusiasm for assisting others, and warmth in thoughtfully reaching out to friends and strangers alike

The Augie Award (The Augie) has become among the most coveted prizes the university offers The Augie is in the shape of a popsicle because Augie was well known for giving out free popsicles on hot summer days, just to show that he cared and to see people smile

Gordon, who joined CSUSB in 2004, was described as “a friend of Augie and strives to have a positive impact on those around her,” said Jaime Espinoza, chair of the CSUSB Staff Council Executive Board Espinoza made the surprise announcement at the annual Superstar Celebration held on Jan 13 at the Santos

“This individual is an exemplary campus community member, CSUSB ambassador and dedicated partner to our surrounding community She often help students find housing, employment, and access to other services,” Espinoza said “This individual is a mental health advocate and helps promote awareness and provide support to those in need both on campus and off campus This individual is a social media and marketing expert and provides daily information to positivity and promote student goods and the world before and after graduation ”

Gordon was congratulated by CSUSB President Tomás D Morales, Espinoza and Carrie Hartung, Augie Hartung’s widow

About Cal State San Bernardino

California State University, San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually The university offers more than 70 traditional baccalaureate and master ’s degree programs, education credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate program in educational leadership

Every one of its eligible academic programs has earned national accreditation CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire More than 80 percent of those who graduate are the first in their families to do so

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