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Hazleton Employee Recognition 6

Eileen Morgan, assistant teaching professor of English and coordinator of English program, was recognized for 25 years of service. Morgan was presented with a special rocking chair to mark the milestone work anniversary.

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Hazleton Employee Recognition 5

Employees recognized for 20 years of service include: Elena Ligenza, assistant director of admissions. Absent were Lisa Goguen, associate professor of psychology and coordinator of psychology program; and Michael Polgar, professor of sociology.

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Hazleton Employee Recognition 4

Employees recognized for 15 years of service include (from left): Tracy Garnick, director of student services and engagement; Donna Sabol, maintenance worker; Sandra Maylath, maintenance worker; and Mary Millbyer, food worker. Absent were Zugang (Leo) Liu, professor of business; and Nicle Young, associate teaching professor of mathematics.

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Hazleton Employee Recognition 3

Employees recognized for 10 years of service include (from left): Dinesh (Dan) Patel, associate professor of chemistry; and Michael Morrison, director of business and finance. Absent were: Ryan Aten, assistant director of athletics; and Yusuke Hayashi, associate professor of psychology.

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Hazleton Employee Recognition 1

Employees recognized for one year of service include (from left): Cory Rainis, police officer; Aaron Mattern, director of enrollment management and student aid; Desiree Voitek, director of development and alumni relations; and Christine Ostrosky, administrative support assistant. Absent were Lilly Fitt, information resources and services support specialist; and Denise Kiefer, food preparer.

Penn State Hazleton, Geisinger to host free 'STOP THE BLEED' training

Penn State University Police and Public Safety, in partnership with Geisinger Trauma Services, will host a free "STOP THE BLEED" training course, open to all faculty, staff and students, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, in Room 103 of the Charles T. Butler Teaching and Learning Resource Center.
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Longtime PTA program leader to serve as Penn State Hazleton commencement speaker

Rosemarie Petrilla, teaching professor of physical therapy and coordinator of the physical therapist assistant (PTA) program at Penn State Hazleton, will serve as guest speaker at the campus’ 54th annual spring commencement ceremony on Friday, May 3, in the Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium. Petrilla will retire this summer after more than 30 years at Penn State Hazleton.