The University’s focus on protecting the health and safety of the campus community during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the incredibly difficult decision to postpone the annual Service Award Luncheon. While a rescheduled date will be identified in the future, we do not want to wait any longer to recognize those who achieved a service award milestone in 2019 and celebrate the recipients of our President’s Award of Excellence.
2019 Service Award Recipients
The following individuals celebrated a Service Award milestone in 2019:
5 Years
Kate Allison – Assistant Director of Alumni & Constituency Engagement (Alumni and Constituency Engagement)
Geri Angiulli – Restricted Funds Accountant (Financial Services)
Brianna Bernard – Assistant Director of Campus Safety (Office of Campus Safety)
Brenda Bundy – Custodian (Custodial)
Joshua Fairthorne – General Maintenance Assistant/Painter (Facility Services)
Jennifer Foth – Principal Gifts Officer (Development)
Mark Franke – General Maintenance Mechanic (Bjorklunden)
Carrie Korb – Wriston Art Center Administrative Assistant (Art and Art History)
Julia Messitte – University Counsel (Financial Services)
Matthew Schmeltzer – Art Director (Communications)
Anna Simeth – Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation and Sponsored Research Support (Development)
James Sternat – Assistant Director of Campus Services – Grounds (Facility Services)
Ellen Walsh – Administrative Assistant (Science Hall Office)
Kathryn Zoromski – Associate Dean of Academic Success (Center for Academic Success)
10 Years
Matthew Baumler – Executive Director of Alumni and Constituency Engagement (Alumni and Constituency Engagement)
John Belongea – HVAC/General Maintenance Mechanic (Facility Services)
Jason Fast – Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach and Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics (Athletics)
Ryan Gebler – Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Planning (Financial Aid Office)
Susan Goeden – Cataloging Assistant (Library and Media Center)
Susan McCardell – Lecturer of Music and Teacher of Bassoon (Conservatory of Music)
Patricia Merrifield – Conductor of Ragazze Girl Choir (Academy of Music)
Jeffrey Minten – Groundskeeper (Facility Services)
Sandra Timmins – Administrative Assistant (Development)
Rose Wasielewski – Associate Dean of Students and Dean of the Sophomore Class (Sophomore Programs)
15 Years
Ken Anselment – Vice President for Enrollment and Communication (Admissions)
Sara Devine – Teacher of Music for Special Needs (Academy of Music)
Kerry Lang – Assistant Director of Operations (Development)
Janet Pearce – Records Specialist (Development)
Lynn Van Zeeland – Senior Administrative Assistant (Admissions)
Laura Zuege – Assistant Director of Financial Aid (Financial Aid Office)
20 Years
Barbara Beechey – Teacher of Viola and Violin (Academy of Music)
Liz Boutelle – Art Director (Communications)
Joseph Vanden Acker – Director of Athletic Media Relations (Athletics)
Damien Velasco – Systems Administrator II (Information Technology Services)
25 Years
Nell Buchman – Teacher of Piano and Early Childhood Music and Lecturer of Music (Academy of Music)
30 Years
Kelley Carpenter – Lecturer of Music and Teacher of Saxophone and Saxophone Quartet Coach (Academy of Music)
President’s Award of Excellence
President Burstein along with the President’s Award of Excellence Selection Committee and are pleased to announce the 2019 President’s Award of Excellence recipients. The awards are based on the following criteria: innovation and enhancement to the university, support of individuals, stewardship of campus resources and facilities, teamwork and collaboration, and fostering a diverse and welcoming community.
The 2019 President’s Award of Excellence recipients are Erin Buenzli, Director of Wellness and Recreation, and Ariela Rosa, Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research. Take a moment to congratulate Erin and Ariela and watch their nominators here highlight a few of the countless reasons they are so deserving of this recognition.