Senate to recognize Rasmussen with annual award

trevor.kenney — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:01:51 +0000

Elisha Rasmussen, a valued member of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Senate and a revered advocate for the interests of the U of L and the value of post-secondary education, is the 2011 Senate Volunteer Award recipient.

Over the past several years, Rasmussen has led the Senate Honorary Degree Search Committee, and, under her leadership, has increased the profile of the honorary degree program. An experienced and accomplished journalist, Rasmussen drew on that expertise to spread the word about honorary degrees both internally and externally. As a result, while once there were just two or three honorary degree nominations, the committee now receives 10 to 12 each year.

Elisha Rasmussen has been a long-time advocate for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge.

Rasmussen's contributions go far beyond her work with the Senate. Over the years she has served the U of L in a number of volunteer capacities, such as welcoming international students as a part of the Hospitality Committee, serving with her husband Collin in the Family Friendship program and assisting at numerous convocation ceremonies by pouring tea, greeting guests and providing transportation. She and Collin would routinely help welcome students to campus from places such as South Korea, Germany, Mexico, France, Poland and Ghana by hosting family dinners and including them in other community events.

An exemplary ambassador for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge and a gracious host, Rasmussen is a worthy recipient of the 2011 Senate Volunteer Award.

For a look at the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Rasmussen to be honoured

trevor.kenney — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:10:06 +0000

The Senate Volunteer Award winner for 2011 is Elisha Rasmussen, a well-known community volunteer, legendary southern Alberta television reporter and advocate for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, its people and programs.

Over the past several years, Rasmussen has led the Senate Honorary Degree Search Committee, welcomed many international students to the U of L as a member of the Hospitality Committee and has been a key member of the Family Friendship program, among a host of other volunteer commitments.

Through the Family Friendship Program, she and her husband Collin helped welcome students from South Korea, Germany, Mexico, France, Poland and Ghana into the community.

As well, Rasmussen has recently been involved in the Alberta 55+ Games and continues to be an on-air presence at Global TV Lethbridge, where she produces and hosts a weekly program geared to seniors' issues.

For a look at the March issue of the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

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