Long-Time Technical Director Receives President's Award for Professional Excellence
Lebanon, IL (05/20/2025) — Doug Magnussen, long-time technical director at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University, was recently awarded the President's Award for Professional Excellence.
The winner of this award shines as an ideal example of an ambassador of McKendree University and is respected by the entire campus community. They take on many roles outside of their primary duties and responsibilities and epitomize the One McKendree spirit through their leadership and outstanding service to the university.
Magnussen began working at McKendree in 2006. From expertly managing every production on the Hett stage to supporting the university's students, staff, and visiting artists alike, he is the quiet force behind the curtain who makes the magic on the Hett stage possible. He is known for his outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication and the many contributions he has made to the McKendree campus community.
"His long-standing, student-centered service to McKendree is well-known and well-deserved," said President Daniel C. Dobbins.
Media Attachments
Doug Magnussen, left, receives the President's Award for Professional Excellence from President Daniel C. Dobbins, right.
McKendree University
Tina Napper, 618-537-6865, cmtebbe@mckendree.eduShare this Story
Recent News
- Dr. Lauren Thompson Honored with McKendree University Grandy Faculty Award
- Beloved Associate History Professor Honored with United Methodist Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award
- English Professor Dr. Jenny Mueller Awarded Artist Residency This Summer
- Registration Underway for 10th Annual McKendree Junior High Concert Band Camp
- Dr. Niki Owens, McKendree Teacher Candidates Attend Project LEAD Fall Forum
- McKendree Assistant Professors of Marketing Attend, Present at Conference in Santa Fe
- McKendree University Assistant Professor of Education Named This Year's Emerson Award Winner
- Dr. Jenny Mueller's Poem "From 'The Large Glass'" Receives Nomination for Award
- Dr. Timothy Ros Publishes Book Review in Journal
- Dr. Nichole DeWall Discusses Beowulf with Local High School Students