UM-Flint lauds dedication of faculty and staff at "Celebration of Service"

The University of Michigan-Flint held its 33rd annual "Celebration of Service" on May 1 to recognize faculty and staff for their commitment to helping students succeed.

Chancellor Susan E. Borrego told attendees, "You are a main contributor to our success. You take the time to care. You make a difference every day. Quite frankly, this university would not be what it is today without you. So we're here today to honor you for all that you do here each and every day."

The following faculty and staff members were recognized at the event:

Honoring 10 Years of Service

Kristin Arntz, Assistant to the Dean, School of Management
Harrison Bacon, Network Architect Intermediate, Information Technology Services
Tiffany Bishop, Administrative Assistant Intermediate, School of Nursing
Laurie Brewis, Lecturer II, Public Health and Health Sciences
Nicole Broughton-Adams, Lecturer IV, Theatre and Dance, English, and Art Administration
Kristen Campbell, Assistant Program Manager, Women's Educational Center
Barbara Cherem, Lecturer II, Education
Jay Clark, Lecturer II, English
David DeSimone, Intermittent Lecturer, Public Health and Health Sciences
Alla Dubrovich, Lecturer II, Art & Art History
Kathleen Fisher, Lecturer II, School of Nursing
JoAnn Ford, Marketing Coordinator, Recreational Services
Anthony Givhan, Lecturer II, Philosophy
Steve Harrow, Application Programmer/Analyst Senior, Administrative Information Management Services
Jean Herta, Lecturer II, Mathematics
Lisa Hine, Lecturer II, English
David Hodges, Groundskeeper II, Facilities and Operations
Mary Howell, Lecturer II, Education
Christy Idle, Lecturer II, School of Nursing
Charlotte Jackson-Melvin, Adjunct Clinical Lecturer, School of Nursing
Tracy Juliao, Lecturer II, Psychology
Gerald Knesek, Lecturer III, School of Management
Tamara McKay, Student Counseling Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
Sonya Moreau, Lecturer IV, School of Nursing
Jon Morey, Lecturer II, Biology and Public Health and Health Sciences
Patrick Murtha, Lecturer II, Public Health and Health Sciences
Marcus Paroske, Associate Professor, Communications Studies
Helen Phinisee, Human Resources Generalist Senior, University Human Resources
Debra Price, Custodian III, Facilities & Operations
Lori Rathbun, Administrative Assistant Intermediate, Education
Tiffny Rohner, Admissions Officer Intermediate, Admissions & Recruitment
Michele Sowash, Accountant Intermediate, Financial Services & Budget
Henry Tidwell, Lecturer II, Social Work
Ronald Warren, Lecturer II, Philosophy
Monica Wielichowski, Data Entry Operator Intermediate, Admissions & Recruitment
Cass Wisniewski, Intermittent Lecturer, Public Health and Health Sciences
Michael Witt, Lecturer III, School of Management
Matthew Wyneken, Associate Professor, Education
Amy Yorke, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy

Honoring 20 Years of Service

Vera Anderson, Senior Associate Librarian, Library
Becky Armour Standel, Assistant Director, Student Success Center
Peggy Ash, Accounting Clerk Associate, Financial Services & Budget
Cherie Brown, Lecturer II, Computer Science
Mary Deibis, Business Administrator Intermediate, Associate Provost – Graduate Studies
Aviva Dorfman, Associate Professor, Education
Jayshri Gandhi, Director, Administrative Information Management Services
Kathryn Howe, Business Administrator Associate, Safety
Jeffrey Kupperman, Associate Professor, Education
Theresa Landis, Campus Rec/Intramurals Director, Recreational Services
Laverne McCombs, Lecturer II, Social Work
Linda McGee, Billing Clerk Intermediate, Financial Services & Budget
Patricia Slackta, Administrative Assistant Intermediate, Computer Science

Honoring 30 Years of Service

Karen Arthur, Benefits Coordinator, University Human Resources
Marva Furman, Professor, English
Paul Gifford, Senior Associate Librarian, Library
Gerald Glasco, Division Controller, Financial Services & Budget
Nancy Gouin, Assistant Director for Medical Technology and Lecturer IV, Public Health and Health Sciences
Clara Im, Senior Associate Librarian, Library
Keith King, Laboratory/Classroom Services Supervisor, Geography, Planning and Environment
Charles Thomas Jr., Associate Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice

Honoring 40 Years of Service

Eleanor McTiernan, Administrative Assistant Intermediate, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
Robert Montry, Ombudsperson, Vice Chancellor Campus Inclusion-Student Life
Denise Shourd, Business Administrator Intermediate, School of Nursing

Honoring Retirees

Karen Arthur, Benefits Coordinator, University Human Resources, 30 years of service
Rose Luster-Turner, Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, 16 years of service
Marilyn Christensen, Administrative Assistant Senior, Printing Services, 25 years of service
Marlos Scrimger, Lecturer IV, Geography, Planning and Environment, 26 years of service
Diane Paquette-Beard, Data Entry Operator Senior, Admissions and Recruitment, 13 years of service
Wendy Carpenter, Administrative Assistant Senior, Student Success Center, 25 years of service
Christine Panoff, Lecturer II, Mathematics, 36 years of service
Janet Lorch, Lecturer IV, Art & Art History, 13 years of service
Kenneth Prost, Lecturer II, Mathematics, 26 years of service
Eleanor McTiernan, Administrative Assistant Intermediate, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, 40 years of service
Marcantonio Morolla, Lecturer II, MPA Program, 23 years of service
Kathryn Schellenberg, Associate Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, 18 years of service
John Moliassa, Lecturer II, Mathematics, 17 years of service
Robert Bix, Professor, Mathematics, 39 years of service
Robert Keller, Mailing/Office Supply Senior Supervisor, Facilities & Operations, 43 years of service
Gregory Koch, Groundskeeper II, Facilities & Operations, 21 years of service
Thomas Johnson, Electrician, Facilities & Operations, 17 years of service
Barbara Bassett, Administrative Assistant Intermediate, Educational Opportunity Initiatives, 19 years of service