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University of Minnesota alumni association honours two University of Iceland staff members
A University of Iceland nursing professor and a study and career counsellor received University of Minnesota alumni association awards in late October, ahead of the two universities' 45th partnership anniversary next year.
Why it matters: Two University of Iceland staff members were recognised by the alumni association of the University of Minnesota, the Icelandic university's oldest partner institution.
The University of Iceland said Helga Jónsdóttir, a professor of nursing, and Jónína Ólafsdóttir Kárdal, a study and career counsellor at the university, received awards from the University of Minnesota's alumni association in the United States.
According to the University of Iceland, Helga Jónsdóttir, who earned her master's and doctoral degrees at Minnesota, received the Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals for leadership and research in nursing, while Jónína Ólafsdóttir Kárdal was recognised for selfless supporter work on behalf of the University of Minnesota.
The awards were presented during the University of Minnesota's annual Homecoming week at the end of October, and both recipients attended the celebrations, the University of Iceland reported.
The University of Iceland describes the University of Minnesota as its oldest partner institution and says the two universities will mark 45 years of cooperation next year.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
Two University of Iceland staff members were honoured by the University of Minnesota's alumni association, and the next milestone the university names is the 45th anniversary of its partnership with Minnesota next year.
What to watch
- The University of Iceland and the University of Minnesota are due to mark the 45th anniversary of their partnership next year.
