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On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Rev. James J. Maher, C.M. recognized 76 faculty and staff members during Niagara University’s Employee Service Award Luncheon. This is an annual recognition event that celebrates employees who reach five-year employment milestones during the prior calendar year. 

Due to the unique circumstances imposed upon us, this year’s event was held virtually with office lunch deliveries to employees on campus. A small, in-person luncheon was held in Gacioch’s Fireplace Great Room to honor the four honorees with greatest years of service:

Lynn Torpy – 40 Years of Service 

Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. – 45 Years of Service 

Rev. Vincent O’Malley, C.M. – 45 Years of Service

Christine McDermott – 45 Years of Service 

Congratulations to all of our Service Award Honorees!

5 Years of Service
Dr. Martha Milagros Acosta Valle	Religious Studies
Dr. Patricia Briscoe	Education
Julie A. Candella	Admissions Office
Dr. Joseph M. Caruso	Finance and Economics
Brittany DePietro	Institute for Civic Engagement
Dr. Christian D. Elia	Education
Ranya Green	Counseling Center
Dr. Diane Halm	English
Averl Harbin	Student Affairs
Breanna Jacobs	Athletics Office
Dr. Joel Louwsma	Mathematics
Jerrell T. Mason	NU Opportunity Program
Edward Millar	Castellani Art Museum
Michelle A. Moley-Barlow	Academic Success Center
Jada T. Pierce	Athletics Office
Dr. Dana Radatz	Criminology & Criminal Justice
Louis Roth	Facility Services
Kristen D. Schuey	Business Affairs
Alison M. Spongr	History
Dr. Kurt A. Stahura	College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Maryvin L. Studley	Health Services
Randy Szukala	Campus Safety
Dr. Rolanda L. Ward	Social Work
Patrick Whalen	Global Tourism Institute
Matthew P. Wietlispach	Athletics Office
10 Years of Service
Thomas J. Burns	Executive Vice Presidents Office
Jacqueline C. Difonzo	Philosophy
Michael J. Freedman	Enrollment Management
Adriano J. Gatto	Theatre
Dr. Lei Han	Accounting
Jason Hoover	Information Technology
Julie Hughes	Chemistry
Dr. Petter Lovaas	Cybersecurity and Operations
Dr. Kathleen F. McGrath	Education
Dr. Hoontaek Seo	Finance and Economics
David V. Whalen	Disability Awareness Training
Dr. Lisa V. Williams	Management
15 Years of Service
Dr. Mary Ellen Bardsley	Education
Dr. Michael D. Barnwell	Philosophy
Michael J. Jeswald	Center for Conferences & Event
Dr. Joseph J. Little	English
Carolyn M. Makey	Academic Exploration
Dawn Marasco	Admissions Office
Dina J. Martin	Admissions Office
Scott P. Mastrobattista	Athletics Office
Dr. Ann D. Rensel	Management
Dr. Paul S. Richardson	Marketing
David R. Vasquez	Athletics Office
20 Years of Service
Dean S. Anderson	Information Technology
Dr. Kristine M. Augustyniak	Education
Elizabeth A. Broomfield	University Registrar
Karen L. Caso	Student Accounts
Dr. Philip D. Collington	English
Marianne DeMizio	Athletics Office
Terri L. Filips Vaughan	Theatre
James A. Guzdek	Facility Services
Donald J. Hathaway	Facility Services
Rosanna Macri	Residence Life
Lillian A. Maerten	Education
Mary E. Matiash	Campus Activities
Dr. Todd A. Schoepflin	Sociology
Matthew J. Villnave	Information Technology
25 Years of Service
Dr. Mark R. Barner	Communication Studies
Dr. Mark A. Gallo	Biology
Sr. Judith A. Merkle, SNDdeN	Religious Studies
Steven M. Milleville	Facility Services
Dr. Zongqing Zhou	College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
30 Years of Service
Beverly J. Eiler	Education
Constance Guthrie Greene	Biology
Dr. James A. Kling	Management
35 Years of Service
Dr. Peter Butera	College of Arts and Sciences
Jennifer S. Garey	Financial Aid
40 Years of Service
Lynn A. Torpy	Financial Aid
45 Years of Service
Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.	President’s Office
Christine McDermott	Admissions Office
Rev. Vincent O’Malley, C.M.	University Mission & Ministry