Debra Jemo, center, who recently retired after 16 years as a counselor at the campus, was honored during the event. She is pictured with Director of Student Services and Engagement Tracy Garnick and Chancellor Gary Lawler.
Margaret Esopi, center, regional registrar, was honored for 30 years of service. She is pictured with Director of Academic Affairs Elizabeth Wright and Chancellor Gary Lawler.
Eric Krieger, center, maintenance mechanic, was honored for 20 years of service. He is pictured with Facilities Supervisor Michael Chura, left, and Chancellor Gary Lawler.
Employees honored for 10 years of service included, from left: Karen Beruck, student advocacy specialist; Lisa Hartz, information resources and services support specialist; Beverly Labosky, physical therapy assistant program academic coordinator; Paul McDermott, lecturer in business and business program coordinator; Gina Monks, assistant teaching professor of mathematics; Jaculin Scarcella, alumni and development stewardship officer; Gina Tarud, associate teaching professor of physical therapy; and Gary Lawler, chancellor. Stephen Demko, police officer, is absent from photo.
Employees honored for five years of service included, from left: Joseph Ranalli, assistant professor of engineering; Monica Croshaw, janitorial worker; Karen Sofranko, advising manager; and David Starling, assistant professor of physics, with Chancellor Gary Lawler. Theresa Cartwright, residence hall utility worker, and Jayne Schreppel, food services and production worker, are absent from photo.
Employees honored for one year of service included, from left: Erik Angel, information resource and support specialist; Jennifer Laregina, campus nurse; Andrea Shook, practical nursing program coordinator; and William Yourey, assistant professor of engineering, with Chancellor Gary Lawler. Allen Koehler, director of admissions and financial aid, is absent from photo.
Assistant Professor of Biology Carl S. Frankel gestures while delivering the commencement address at Penn State Hazleton. Frankel, the longest-serving faculty member at Hazleton, is retiring after 44 years of service.
