Celebrating retirements in 2024 are (left) Barbara Brazon, associate teaching professor of information sciences and technology and coordinator of information technology program; and (right) Rosemarie Petrilla, teaching professor of physical therapy and coordinator of physical therapist assistant program. Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Elizabeth J. Wright is pictured center.
Absent from the photo were Peter Crabb, professor of sociology; and Lisa Hartz, information resources and services support specialist;
HAZLETON, Pa. — Penn State Hazleton honored employees marking milestone anniversaries with the University during its annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Friday, April 19.
Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Elizabeth J. Wright joined other campus leaders in commending the honorees for their work ethic, enthusiasm and commitment.
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.
Employees recognized for five years of service include (from left): Colleen Racho, registrar; Joshua Parcha, assistant professor of corporate communication; Megan Schall, assistant professor of biology; Eshani Lee, assistant professor of chemistry; Lori Ann Yeager, lecturer and coordinator of medical laboratory technology program; Gina Regula, education program assistant; and Matthew Demarco, maintenance worker. Absent were Elizabeth Huck, instructional designer; and Liam Martin, police officer;
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating retirements in 2024 are (left) Barbara Brazon, associate teaching professor of information sciences and technology and coordinator of information technology program; and (right) Rosemarie Petrilla, teaching professor of physical therapy and coordinator of physical therapist assistant program. Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Elizabeth J. Wright is pictured center.
Absent from the photo were Peter Crabb, professor of psychology; and Lisa Hartz, information resources and services support specialist;
Employees recognized during the ceremony include:
One year: Lilly Fitt, information resources and services support specialist; Denise Kiefer, food preparer; Aaron Mattern, director of enrollment management and student aid; Christine Ostrosky, administrative support assistant; Cory Rainis, police officer; and Desiree Voitek, director of development and alumni relations.
Five years: Matthew Demarco, maintenance worker; Elizabeth Huck, instructional designer; Eshani Lee, assistant professor of chemistry; Liam Martin, police officer; Joshua Parcha, assistant professor of corporate communication; Colleen Racho, registrar; Gina Regula, education program assistant; Megan Schall, assistant professor of biology; and Lori Ann Yeager, lecturer and coordinator of medical laboratory technology program.
Ten years: Ryan Aten, assistant director of athletics; Yusuke Hayashi, associate professor of psychology; Michael Morrison, director of business and finance; and Dinesh (Dan) Patel, associate professor of chemistry.
Fifteen years: Tracy Garnick, director of student services and engagement; Zugang (Leo) Liu, professor of business; Sandra Maylath, maintenance worker; Mary Millbyer, food worker; Donna Sabol, maintenance worker; and Nicle Young, associate teaching professor of mathematics.
Twenty years: Lisa Goguen, associate professor of psychology and coordinator of psychology program; Elena Ligenza, assistant director of admissions; and Michael Polgar, professor of sociology.
Twenty-five years: Eileen Morgan, assistant teaching professor of English and coordinator of English program.
Retirements: Barbara Brazon, associate teaching professor of information sciences and technology and coordinator of information technology program; Peter Crabb, professor of psychology; Lisa Hartz, information resources and services support specialist; and Rosemarie Petrilla, teaching professor of physical therapy and coordinator of physical therapist assistant program.
