{"id":4035,"date":"2019-12-18T16:44:37","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T21:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/?p=4035"},"modified":"2019-12-18T17:37:52","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T22:37:52","slug":"ringing-in-the-holiday-season-with-employee-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/2019\/12\/18\/ringing-in-the-holiday-season-with-employee-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Ringing in the holiday season with employee recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4050 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty5.jpg?resize=993%2C326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The President's Office annual party raffle!\" width=\"993\" height=\"326\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty5.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty5.jpg?resize=300%2C99&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty5.jpg?resize=768%2C252&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty5.jpg?resize=1024%2C337&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty5.jpg?resize=1204%2C396&amp;ssl=1 1204w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 993px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 993\/326;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Detroit Mercy Christmas Party and Employee Recognition Celebration last week. As is tradition, Human Resources presented the Commitment to Excellence Awards. Congratulations to this year\u2019s recipients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial Aid Data Operations Specialist Marisa Tucker (Rising Star)<\/li>\n<li>College of Health Professions Administrative Assistant and PA &amp; DNP Specialist Rahima Ahmed (Staff)<\/li>\n<li>McNichols Campus Library Head of Circulation <span class=\"fbPhotoCaptionText\">Megan E. Novell\u00a0(Administrator)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Human Resources also launched a page <a href=\"https:\/\/udmercy.edu\/faculty-staff\/hr\/recognition.php\">recognizing the outstanding service and dedication of our employees and retirees online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4047 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/commitmentawards2019.jpg?resize=993%2C331&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Commitment to Excellence Award Recipients 2019\" width=\"993\" height=\"331\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/commitmentawards2019.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/commitmentawards2019.jpg?resize=300%2C100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/commitmentawards2019.jpg?resize=768%2C256&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/commitmentawards2019.jpg?resize=1024%2C341&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/commitmentawards2019.jpg?resize=1204%2C401&amp;ssl=1 1204w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 993px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 993\/331;\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/udmercy\/photos\/?tab=album&amp;album_id=10158074874688896\">See the Christmas Party and <span class=\"fbPhotoCaptionText\">Employee Recognition Celebration<\/span> photo gallery online<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4051 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty2.jpg?resize=993%2C497&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Timmy Nelson enjoying some delicious gingerbread cookies!\" width=\"993\" height=\"497\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty2.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty2.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty2.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty2.jpg?resize=1100%2C550&amp;ssl=1 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 993px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 993\/497;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4052 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty6.jpg?resize=993%2C326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"University employees filled with holiday cheer!\" width=\"993\" height=\"326\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty6.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty6.jpg?resize=300%2C99&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty6.jpg?resize=768%2C252&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty6.jpg?resize=1024%2C337&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty6.jpg?resize=1204%2C396&amp;ssl=1 1204w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 993px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 993\/326;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4054 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty3.jpg?resize=993%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Employees catch up and enjoy some relaxation after a busy semester.\" width=\"993\" height=\"435\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty3.jpg?resize=300%2C132&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty3.jpg?resize=768%2C337&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty3.jpg?resize=1024%2C449&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty3.jpg?resize=1204%2C528&amp;ssl=1 1204w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 993px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 993\/435;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4055 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty4.jpg?resize=993%2C398&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Commitment to Excellence award winner Megan E. Novell chats with McNichols Campus Library co-workers.\" width=\"993\" height=\"398\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty4.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty4.jpg?resize=300%2C120&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty4.jpg?resize=768%2C308&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty4.jpg?resize=1024%2C410&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty4.jpg?resize=1204%2C482&amp;ssl=1 1204w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 993px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 993\/398;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4053 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty1.jpg?resize=993%2C385&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wide crowd shot of the annual Detroit Mercy Christmas Party\" width=\"993\" height=\"385\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty1.jpg?resize=300%2C116&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty1.jpg?resize=768%2C298&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty1.jpg?resize=1024%2C397&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2019\/12\/christmasparty1.jpg?resize=1204%2C467&amp;ssl=1 1204w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 993px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 993\/385;\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Detroit Mercy Christmas Party and Employee Recognition Celebration last week. 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