Linda Marie Petersen Wins FAU Gabor Exemplary Employee Award

Monday, May 04, 2026
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Every year, 探花视频 hosts the Annual Employee Service Awards Ceremony to acknowledge employees with minimally five or more years of service.聽 In addition to the service awards, there are three additional categories of 鈥渟pecial awards鈥 in the area of leadership (President鈥檚 Leadership Award), exemplary service within one鈥檚 role (Gabor Exemplary Employee Award) and service and dedication beyond assigned duties (Pat Cheung Distinguished Award).

Linda Marie Petersen, Neuroscience Graduate Program Coordinator at the FAU Stiles Nicholson Brain Institute, was recognized at this year鈥檚 ceremony with the Gabor Exemplary Employee Award. Petersen has played a pivotal role in the success of the Institute鈥檚 Ph.D. program since its launch four years ago. Through strengthening recruitment efforts, streamlining administrative processes, and designing student-centered resources, she has helped attract more competitive applicants while reducing barriers to success. Known as a trusted and supportive resource for students, Petersen provides a concierge-level experience during on-site interviews, oversees teaching assistantships, and meets individually with students to help them map their plans of study. Her dedication and student-focused approach embody exemplary service to Florida Atlantic.

Learn more about the Annual Employee Service Awards at /hr/service-awards-announcement-for-special-awards/.