The Lectures and Events Committee at Penn State Hazleton will host the annual Mylar Giri Lecture at 7 p.m. April 24 in Room 115 of the Evelyn Graham Academic Building, providing an opportunity for attendees to learn about HIV/AIDS and how a citizen and a scientist joined forces to work toward eliminating the disease. The event is free and open to the public.
Patricia Ferry, instructor in and coordinator of medical laboratory technology, was honored for 35 years of service. She is pictured with Director of Academic Affairs Elizabeth Wright and Chancellor Gary Lawler.
Peter Crabb, professor of psychology, was honored for 25 years of service. He is pictured with Director of Academic Affairs Elizabeth Wright and Chancellor Gary Lawler.
Bonnie Sukana, staff assistant, was honored for 20 years of service. She is pictured with Director of Student Services and Engagement Tracy Garnick and Chancellor Gary Lawler.
Employees honored for 15 years of service included Susan Bartal, assistant director of university relations; Paul Jaskierski, maintenance worker; Debra Jemo-Kobialka, counselor; Semyon Litvinov, associate professor of mathematics; Kathleen McGlynn, maintenance worker; and Barbara Trainor, janitorial worker. Chancellor Gary Lawler is at right.
Among the employees honored for five years of service were Dale Osenbach, public safety officer, left, and Karen Stylianides, instructor in kinesiology, center. Chancellor Gary Lawler is at right.
Among the employees honored for one year of service were, from left: Kristen Corcoran, student engagement coordinator; Kaitlyn Krasucki, career services coordinator; Kristin Vitacco, residence life coordinator; and Erin Whapham, athletic trainer. Chancellor Gary Lawler is at right.