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.
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.
Employees recognized for five years of service include (from left): Douglas Edmonds, assistant professor of physics; Dana Sukeena, campus counselor; Kimberly Lombardo, assistant financial coordinator; and Sabrina Krupko, associate director of admissions. They are joined by Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright.
Unable to attend the ceremony were Christian Kuehn, helper/repairer; Ellen Raineri, assistant teaching professor of business; and Nargess Tahmasbi, assistant professor of information technology.
Employees recognized for one year of service include (from left): Ryan Mutter, academic coordinator of clinical education in physical therapist assistant; Lauren Millbyer, administrative coordinator to the chancellor; Mary Shott, janitorial worker; Alyssa Russell, financial aid coordinator; and Beth Greenberg, lecturer in health policy and administration and health policy and administration program coordinator. They are joined by Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright.
Unable to attend the ceremony were Bhanu Babaiahgari, assistant professor of electrical engineering; Fermin Diaz, Hazleton LaunchBox entrepreneurship facilitator; Christopher Kostelnik, residence life coordinator; Maria Umbriac, financial assistant; and Grant Yoder, police officer.
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.
Brett Wilson, a second-year chemistry major, earned first place in the STEM category at Penn State Hazleton's 2022-23 Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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Randy Miller won first prize in the Arts and Humanities category at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, April 7, for his poster titled "Effects of Colonialization on West African Male Culture."
