On Nov. 1, an Anniversary Luncheon took place to celebrate this year’s milestone employment anniversaries. We recognize the faculty and staff celebrating milestone anniversaries below:
10 Years of Service:
- Dr. Tara Baillargeon, interim dean of Libraries
- Angela Bartosik, director of annual giving, University Advancement
- Emily Baseheart, managing director of development, College Advancement
- Beverly Burgess, custodian
- Dr. Jill Birren, associate professor of educational policy and leadership
- Jelena Bjedov Draca, custodian
- Meredith Black, head coach of the women’s lacrosse team
- Dr. Murray Blackmore, associate professor of biomedical sciences
- Dr. Susan Breakwell, clinical professor in the College of Nursing
- Laura Buikus, project manager for IT Services
- Barbara Burja, records coordinator in the College of Health Sciences
- Jamie Busse, assistant director of Disability Services
- Margie Casey, team teacher, Child Care Center
- Dr. Bouba Diakite, associate professor of languages, literatures and cultures
- Brian Dorrington, assistant vice president of advancement communication
- Dr. Jenn Fishman, associate professor of English, co-director of Ott Writing Center
- Laurie Goll, pre-health professions advisor
- Dr. Jill Guttormson, associate dean for academic affairs, College of Nursing
- Katie Hennicke, associate dean of undergraduate recruitment and strategy
- Patricia Hill, custodian
- Dr. William Hirsch, visiting associate professor of physics
- Keith Jackson, custodian
- Nicholas Jenkins, counselor
- Kristof Kipp, associate professor of exercise science
- Dr. Laurieann Klockow, clinical professor of biomedical sciences
- Jen Klump, director of student success and recruitment, College of Health Sciences
- Beth Krey, assistant dean for undergraduate programs, College of Business Administration
- Dr. Patrick Longo, clinical associate professor and director of pre-doctoral program general dentistry
- Dr. Anita Manogaran, associate professor of biological sciences
- Dr. Paul Nolette, chair and associate professor of political science
- Jessica Nowak, custodian
- Anne Pleva, clinical assistant professor of physical therapy
- Jason Prochaska, general maintenance
- Jaga Rakovic, custodian
- Nicole Schickowski, office associate, Dental School
- Dr. Madeline Schmidt, assistant dean for undergraduate programs, College of Nursing
- Angela Schultz, assistant dean for public service, Law School
- Alyssa Scott, director of prospect management, University Advancement
- Ryan Scoville, professor, Law School
- Judson Shaufler, associate head coach of the tennis team
- Aimee Smith, patient account representative — faculty practice, Dental School
- Paulette Smith, custodian
- Sara Smith, director of alcohol and other drug program prevention
- Dr. Peter Staudenmaier, associate professor of history
- Cassie Stewart, associate director of dental admissions
- JohnRae Stowers, assistant director of student educational services
- Sandi Van Den Heuvel, clinical assistant professor, College of Nursing
- Carol Vaughn-Demski, custodian
- Geri Voboril, clinical instructor, College of Nursing
- Zimei Wang, research assistant professor of biomedical sciences
- Mark Weber, application specialist, IT Services
- Daniel Wheeler, postdoctoral fellow of biomedical sciences
- Dr. Jeffrey Wilkens, clinic director and clinical assistant professor of physical therapy
15 Years of Service:
- Dr. Allison Abbott, associate professor of biomedical sciences
- Dr. Laura Abing, senior communication specialist, University Advancement
- Dr. Matteo Arena, professor and chair of finance
- Dr. Scott Beardsley, associate professor of biomedical engineering
- Dr. Kati Tusinski, associate professor and associate dean for grad studies and research, strategic communication
- Catherine Bergman, career planning assistant, Law School
- Steve Blaha, assistant director of Campus Ministry
- Tom Branigan, instructor of practice in corporate communication
- Michael Browne, instructor of practice, College of Business Administration
- James Brugger, computer and electronics support specialist, Opus College of Engineering
- Dwayne Burtin, web producer, Office of Marketing and Communication
- Dr. Sheng Cai, chemistry laboratory supervisor
- Dr. Louise Cainkar, professor of social and cultural sciences
- Dr. Sumana Chattopadhyay, associate professor of digital media and performing arts
- Anthony Ciske, windows administrator, IT Services
- Maria Cooper, administrative assistant, philosophy
- Chris Cornell, application manager, IT Services
- Dr. Dinorah Cortes-Velez, associate professor of Spanish
- Sarah Craine, director of operations and communications, Alpha Sigma Nu
- Dr. Stefan Czechorski, adjunct assistant professor of general dental sciences
- Ken Daily, application manager, IT Services
- Dennis Daye, director of environmental health and safety
- Dan DeWeerdt, senior engagement director, University Advancement
- Aaron Doering, associate athletic trainer
- Dr. Agnieszka Domagala, clinical associate professor and director of special dental care and emergency dental clinical services
- Dr. Michael Donoghue, associate professor of history
- Mary Dornfeld, marketing and development assistant, Haggerty Museum of Art
- Shirley Dorsey, custodian
- Dr. Jane Dorweiler, research scientist
- Sheena Driver, technical support specialist, IT Services
- Molly Eldridge, director of development, College of Arts and Sciences
- Barbara Fedran, dental assistant
- Kevin Fischer, truck driver
- Pamela Foukas, custodian
- Meryl Franke, program director for athletics specialized learning services
- Kris Frederick, data services coordinator, University Advancement
- Ruzica Gajic, custodian
- Dr. Michael Grady, clinical associate professor and CPMG Leader
- Dr. A.J. Grove, assistant director of the Medical Clinic
- Courtney Hanson, director of the Career Services Center
- Bill Hartz, maintenance mechanic
- Kelly Hicks, senior director of administrative services
- Lee Hovorka, assistant to the dean, Graduate School
- Dr. Benedict Kemp, associate director of retention, Student Educational Services
- Ken Knetzger, clinical assistant professor of exercise science
- Sara Koenig, administrative assistant, undergraduate student services in the College of Business Administration
- Julie Kuligowski, communications officer, MUPD
- Dr. David McDaniel, history lecturer
- Scott Metz, MUPD officer
- Dr. Felicia Miller, chair and associate professor of marketing
- Stacy Mitz, senior associate vice president, University Advancement
- Dr. Conrad Nenn, associate dean of clinical affairs, Dental School
- Aaron Ott, system administrator, IT Services
- Bill Paasch, custodian
- Kim Patterson, executive assistant to the dean, College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Anthony Pennington-Cross, professor and Robert Bernard Bell, Sr., Chair in Real Estate
- Tom Pionek, assistant vice president of marketing, Office of Marketing and Communication
- Yvonne Printz, college division counselor, Educational Opportunity Program
- Mary Lee Ratzel, adjunct professor of law
- Dr. Peter Reichl, adjunct assistant professor of dental developmental sciences
- Dr. Jen Reid, interim assistant vice president of student affairs
- Dr. Karen Robinson, interim assistant dean for graduate programs, College of Nursing
- Terrence Rynne, co-founder of the Center for Peacemaking, teacher of peace studies
- Dr. Taly Schmidt, professor of biomedical engineering
- Andy Schneider, director of integrated marketing and communication & digital strategy, Undergraduate Admissions
- Thomas Shriner, adjunct professor of law
- Todd Smith, director of sports performance
- Linda Somppi, office associate, counseling center
- Tracey Sturgal, instructor of practice and acting chair of CMST and STCM
- Shane Thompson, application specialist, IT Services
- Dr. Lucas Torres, professor of psychology
- Carl Wainscott, assistant dean of the graduate school
- Janice Welburn, dean of Libraries
- Dr. Darren Wheelock, associate professor of social and cultural sciences
- Thomas Wirtz, director, Dental School/Dental Informatics
- Ronald Zeniecki, maintenance mechanic
20 Years of Service:
- Amanda Barske, undergraduate application data processor
- Kimberly Bohat, director of service learning
- Dr. Terry Burant, clinical associate professor and director of teacher education, Educational Policy and Leadership
- Clarice Burrell, executive administrative assistant, Dental School/Office of the Dean
- Jeff Camosy, project manager, IT Services
- Marvin Conner, equipment cleaner
- Megan DeVries, MUPD public safety officer
- John Fenelon, academic advisor, College of Arts and Sciences
- Andrew Fleck, MUPD public safety officer
- Sheri Fredricks, locksmith
- Christopher Gatzke, MUPD police sergeant
- Timothy Graff, systems support technician, Libraries IT
- Dr. Kristin Haglund, Rev. John Raynor Chair, College of Nursing
- Andrew Huber, MUPD police officer
- Kevin Kaczmarek, MUPD police officer
- Dr. Kyuil Kim, professor of mechanical engineering
- Katie Klamecki, executive assistant, office of the senior vice president
- Margo Kloss, custodian
- Margarita Leon, custodian
- Dr. Sandra Lukaszewski-Rose, chemistry lab supervisor
- Dr. Timothy McMahon, associate professor of history
- Vicki Meinecke, interlibrary loan assistant
- John Mohammad, technical support specialist, IT Services
- Katie Mullens, bursar
- David Newman, director of engineering operations
- Kevin Nordmeyer, electronic technician
- Dr. Rebecca Nowacek, professor of English and co-director of Ott Writing Center
- Dr. Danille Parker, clinical associate professor and co-director of clinical education for physical therapy
- Patricia Psuik, assistant to the chair, theology
- John Reed, service manager for mechanical maintenance
- Dr. Christopher Simenz, clinical professor and practicum coordinator for exercise science
- Michael Tindall, student loans account advisor
- Susan Whipple, assistant director of the Office of International Education
- Dr. Pinfen Yang, professor of biological sciences
- Dr. Edwin Yaz, professor of electrical and computer engineering
25 Years of Service:
- Rana Altenburg, associate vice president of public affairs
- Susana Arciga, physical therapist
- Anne Bartelt, administrative assistant for the advising center
- Lynn Bryan, clinical professor for dental surgical sciences and periodontics
- Derell Dale, custodian
- Brian David, maintenance mechanic
- Dr. Joseph Domblesky, associate professor of mechanical engineering
- Katherine Durben, executive director of research and sponsored programs
- Ana Escudero, adjunct instructor of languages, literatures and cultures
- Dr. Mark Johnson, associate professor of theology
- Tammy Johnson, assistant director of university special events
- Samuel Leib, adjunct professor of law
- Vada Lindsey, professor of law and associate dean for enrollment and inclusion
- Dr. Gary Meyer, senior vice provost for faculty affairs
- Dr. Kristy Nielson, professor of psychology
- Dr. Sarah Peck, associate professor of finance
- Todd Piorkowski, custodian
- Kathleen Richards, administrative assistant for dental developmental sciences
- Debra Schmidt, office associate for facilities planning and management
- Andrea Schneider, professor of law
- Michelle Schuh, assistant dean, College of Health Sciences
- Dr. James Schwengel, adjunct professor of general dental sciences
- William Stiyer, general maintenance
- Noel Stuiber, director of financial planning and analytics
- Sue Trost, dental assistant
30 Years of Service:
- Patrick Annis, general dental sciences head laboratory supervisor
- Rev. Steven Avella, professor of history
- Lisa Block, implant coordinator for dental surgical sciences
- Phillip Cataldo, groundskeeper
- Stephen Nelson, legal instructional technology specialist
- Sharon Olson, digital programs technician
- Dr. Joseph Schimmels, Robert C. Greeheck Endowed Chair in Design and Manufacturing in the OCOE
- Dr. Thomas Smithy, clinical associate professor and CPMG leader
- Susan Stawicki-Vrobel, archival technical assistant
- Dr. David Twetten, associate professor of philosophy
- Dr. Pol Vandevelde, professor of philosophy
- Leodis Woods, custodian
35 Years of Service:
- Dr. Anne Clough, chair and professor of mathematical and statistical sciences
- Dr. Richard Friman, Elliot Fitch Chair for International Studies and professor of political science
- Mary Hammes, financial systems lead app specialist, IT Services
- Dr. James Marten, professor of history
- Dr. Jim Pokrywczynski, associate professor of strategic communication
- Vicki Trautschold, associate registrar
- Carol Trecek, director of continuing education and alumni relations in the Dental School
40 Years of Service:
- Dr. Kim Halula, associate dean, clinical professor and interim chair, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Sheri Hochtritt, records and testing coordinator, Office of Disability Services
- John Lunt, interlibrary loan technician
- Ann Montez, serials catalog technician
- Dr. Farrokh Nourzad, professor of economics
- Marianne Orosco, custodian
- Dr. Anne Pasero, professor of Spanish
- Thomas Pilak, coordinator for the Dental School
- Dr. Susan Schneider, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering
45 Years of Service:
- Ralph Anzivino, professor of law
We thank these faculty and staff members for their many years of service to the university and for the difference they make in the lives of students.