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ERC Awards 4

Garrett Huck, associate professor of rehabilitation and human services, received the Faculty Scholar Award at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.

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ERC Awards 3

Christine Ashton, instructor in mathematics, received the Outstanding Teaching Award for Part-Time Faculty and Staff at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.

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EOC Awards 1

Mesude Bayrakci-Boz, assistant professor of engineering, received the Butler Technology and Teaching Award at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.

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EOC Awards 2

Michael Polgar, professor of sociology, received the George T. Bobby Advising Award at the Employee Recognition Celebration on April 21.

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Gisely Nunez

Gisely Nunez, a fourth-year student from Shenandoah majoring in health policy and administration, has been named Student of the Month for March. 

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ERC Barbara Trainor

Janitorial worker Barbara Trainor (center) was presented with a miniature engraved Nittany Lion statue and recognized by her peers on her upcoming retirement during the Employee Recognition Ceremony on April 21. She is joined by Facilities Supervisor Michael Chura and Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright.

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ERC Lorrie Deffley

Regional Human Resources Strategic Partner Lorrie Deffley (center) was honored for her years of service ahead of her upcoming retirement at the Employee Recognition Ceremony on April 21. Deffley is joined by (from left) Penn State Scranton Chief Academic Officer Durell Johnson, Penn State Hazleton Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright, Penn State Hazleton Interim Director of Academic Affairs Albert Lozano-Nieto, Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa and Penn State Wilkes-Barre Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Lynda Goldstein.

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ERC 15 year

Employees recognized for 15 years of service included (from left): Jaculin Scarcella, alumni relations and stewardship officer; Gina Monks, associate teaching professor of mathematics and Math Dimension coordinator; and Karen Beruck, student advocacy specialist.

Unable to attend the ceremony were Lisa Hartz, information resources and services support specialist; and Gina Tarud, associate teaching professor of physical therapy.

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ERC 10 year

Employees recognized for 10 years of service include (from left): Joseph Ranalli, associate professor of engineering; and Karen Sofranko, director of academic services and retention. 

Unable to attend the ceremony were Monica Croshaw, food service worker; and Jayne Schreppel, janitorial worker.