ýƵ honored staff members for exemplary work during a staff awards reception held Dec. 12 in Warch Campus Center.
President Laurie A. Carter and the Office of Human Resources presented multiple awards, led by the President’s Award of Excellence – Individual, which went to Juan Arguello, ýƵ’s second-year dean.
Arguello, who arrived at ýƵ in May 2023 in the newly created position, works to support sophomores and transfer students by connecting them with important resources throughout the year. He plays a vital role in retention efforts at ýƵ.
“I really wanted to work in a job where I could advocate for people and listen to them,” Arguello said earlier of his move to ýƵ. “As a first-gen student, I didn’t have a lot of additional guidance and had to spend a lot of time on my own getting answers. I wanted to help students and help them accomplish their goals.”
Additional awards:
Kindness Award: Presented to Shannan Hartel, executive assistant in the Office of Advancement.
First-Year Impact Award: Presented to Noemi Delgado, director of accessibility services, and Mikey Zadroga, head coach of men’s lacrosse.
Leadership Award: Presented to Jeff Miller, director of campus safety.
Collaboration Award: Presented to Dakota McKee, director ofStudent Engagement, Activities, and Leadership (SEAL).
Also, employees were honored for service milestones ranging from five to 30 years:
5 Years:
- Caitlynn Acy
- Tony Aker
- Brittany Bell
- Ed Berthiaume
- Michelle Buchinger
- Mari Card
- Tracy Cromer
- Daniel Damiani
- Shannon Featherstone
- Brent Hauer
- Alan Jahnke
- Marisa Landsverk
- Mike LeMere
- Joanna Morey
- Natasa Rausch
- Austin Rose
- Lynsey Schwabrow
- Katie Van Zeeland
- Angie Wegmann
10 Years:
- Geri Angiulli
- Anna Beno
- Mark Franke
- Carrie Korb
- James Sternat
15 Years:
- Matthew Baumler
- Jason Fast
- Ryan Gebler
- Susan Goeden
- Susan McCardell
20 Years:
- Sara Devine
- Janet Pearce
- Laura Zuege
25 Years:
- Barbara Beechey
- Joseph Vanden Acker
30 Years:
- Nell Buchman
