ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ University 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 Presidentβs Award of Excellence β Individual, which went to Juan Arguello, ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊβs second-year dean.
Arguello, who arrived at ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ 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 ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ.
βI really wanted to work in a job where I could advocate for people and listen to them,β Arguello said earlier of his move to ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ. βAs a first-gen student, I didnβt 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.β
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 menβs lacrosse.
Leadership Award: Presented to Jeff Miller, director of campus safety.
Collaboration Award: Presented to Dakota McKee, director of Student 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
