by Bethany Voorhees | Sep 22, 2021 | Faculty
The Human Resources Department is pleased to acknowledge the following faculty and staff as they have achieved service milestones in 2020 and 2021!
As we were unable to celebrate together last year, all honorees will be invited to an informal Service Recognition Breakfast on Monday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge and Regis Room.
We will honor all faculty and staff who have reached 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years of service at the college in 2020 and 2021.
The event will be a little less formal than prior years, so please plan to spend time celebrating and relaxing together over some coffee, tea and breakfast food. Honorees listed below will receive an invitation to the event, so please save the date in your calendar.
If you are not included on the list below and feel that you should be, or if you are included on the list and any of your information is incorrect, please contact Bethany Voorhees, executive associate to the president, at voorheeb@canisius.edu.
As you reach these milestones in your career, please know that your contributions are truly appreciated!
Congratulations to all!
2020 and 2021 Service Recognition List of Honorees
40 Years in 2020
Eileen C. Herbert – Chief Communications Officer/Director of Communications
Veronica A. Serwacki – Executive Associate to Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
40 Years in 2021
Dr. Guy H. Gessner – Associate Professor of Marketing & Information Systems
Dr. Nancy J. Rosenbloom – Professor of History
Michael E. Szymendera – Director of Infrastructure/Network Engineering
35 Years in 2020
Dr. Mick Cochrane – Chair & Professor of English
Michael G. Dolan – Professor of Kinesiology
Margaret M. Kraatz – Financial Aid Specialist and Special Projects
Dr. Ian J. Redpath – Chair & Professor of Accounting
35 Years in 2021
Patricia H. Creahan – Director of Student Health Center
Mary A. Koehneke – Associate Director of Student Records & Financial Services
Christopher J. Mejak – Lead Electrician for Facilities Management
Dr. Charles J. Pelitera – Professor of Practice of Kinesiology & Director of Health & Wellness
Brian P. Smith – Director of International Students & Study Abroad
Alan D. Weitzsacker – System Administrator III for ITS
30 Years in 2020
Dr. Edward J. Garrity – Professor of Marketing & Information Systems
Dr. Julie S. Gibert – Associate Professor of History & Associate Dean for School of Arts & Sciences
Lt. John F. Hach – Public Safety Lieutenant
Dr. Mariusz M. Kozik – Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry
Dr. R. Mark Meyer – Associate Professor of Computer Science
Dr. H. David Sheets – Professor of Physics and Director of Data Analytics
30 Years in 2021
Dr. Richard Falkenstein – Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts
Dr. Barbara J. Irwin – Professor of Communication Studies
Michele A. Rizzo – Assistant Director of Financial Services
25 Years in 2020
Kevin M. Smith – Assistant VP & Director of Student Records & Financial Services
25 Years in 2021
Scott D. Clark – Director of User Services for ITS
Vanessa M. Clay – Public Safety Dispatcher
Dr. John S. Dahlberg – Chair & Professor of Communication Studies
Walter J. DuBois – Stationary Engineer I for Facilities Management
Dr. Robert J. Grebenok – Professor of Biology
Dr. Sara R. Morris – VP for Academic Affairs
Elaine M. Mrugala – Administrative Associate for Student Life
Dr. Craig D. Rogers – Associate Professor of Economics & Finance
Marc J. Schnirel – System Administrator III for ITS
Andrew N. Smith – Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Dr. Melissa B. Wanzer – Professor of Communication Studies
20 Years in 2020
Dr. Michael J. Forest – Professor of Philosophy
David J. Koenig – Computer Support Specialist III for ITS
Dr. Ronald H. Kotlik – Director of Education Technology & Emerging Media Program
Dr. Shawn O’Rourke – Co-Chair & Associate Professor of Sports Administration/Grad Administrative Program Advisor
James A. Phillips – Public Safety Security Guard
Dr. Michael E. Rutter – Associate Professor of Counseling & Human Services
Kevin D. Stone – Stationary Engineer I for Facilities Management
20 Years in 2021
Dr. Barbara A. Burns – Chair & Professor of Teacher Education
Dr. Debra T. Burhans – Associate Professor of Computer Science
Frank Clark IV – Housekeeper for Facilities Management
Benjamin J. Dunkle – Professor of Digital Media Arts
Dr. Kristin E. Finn – Professor of Teacher Education
Dr. Marya Grande – Professor of Teacher Education
Ronald J. Haberer – Controller
Dr. Mark Hodin – Professor of English
Dr. Christopher R. Lee – Associate Professor of Religious Studies & Theology
Erik T. Michaelsen – Instructional Media Technician for the Media Center
Dr. Howard Stanger – Professor of Management and Affiliate Faculty of History
Lisa M. Sullivan – Librarian/Collection & Instructional Services
Dr. Steven H. Szczepankiewicz – Associate Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry
Dr. Nancy V. Wallace – Interim Dean for School of Education & Human Services
Dr. Amy L. Wolf – Associate Professor of English
Laura A. Zirnheld – Student Records Specialist
15 Years in 2020
Dr. Patricia A. Coward – Assessment Coordinator for the Library
Pamela M. Dart – Programmer Analyst for ITS
Dr. Jennifer A. Desiderio – Associate Professor of English
Rosemary A. Evans – Administrative Associate for School of Education & Human Services
Dr. Timothy M. Gregg – Associate Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry
Dr. Rosanne L. Hartman – Professor of Communication Studies
Dr. Dennis W. Koch – Associate Professor of Professional Studies/HHP Programs Director
Dr. Jonathan D. Lawrence – Associate Professor of Religious Studies & Theology
Dr. Christopher J. Lopata – Professor of Psychology & Co-Director for Institute for Autism Research
Dr. Tanya M. Loughead – Professor of Philosophy
Brian S. McIntyre – Public Safety Officer
Donna L. Ortolani – Student Affairs Administrative Specialist for Public Safety
Mark J. Piatkowski – Associate Director of Student Life
Deborah W. Prohn – Registrar & Assistant Director of Student Records & Financial Services
Dr. Ronald M. Rivas – Professor of Management
Erica C. Sammarco – Associate Vice President
Kimberly J. Walkow – Executive Associate to the Dean of Wehle School of Business
Richard V. Warcholak – Stationary Engineer I for Facilities Management
15 Years in 2021
Elizabeth P. Caffee – Director of Academic Talent Search
Kathleen M. DeLaney – Reference Librarian & Archivist
Dr. Lorreine DiCamillo – Associate Dean for School of Education & Human Services
Jennifer J. Herrmann – Associate Dean for Student Success for the Griff Center
Dr. Byung-Jay Kahng – Professor of Mathematics & Statistics
Kristine E. Kasbohm – Director of the Library
Sandra M. McKenna – Academic Program Coordinator for Physician Assistant Program
Nancy I. Mercado – Housekeeper for Facilities Management
Dr. Timothy J. Servoss – Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Phillip M. Sheridan – Chair & Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry
10 Years in 2020
Sierra M. Bonerb – Associate Director of Support Services for the Griff Center
Russell P. Calianno – Programmer Analyst I for ITS
Allen W. Callwood – Public Safety Officer
Carlton Coker, Jr. – Housekeeper for Facilities Management
Dr. Katie S. Costanzo – Associate Professor of Biology
Philip J. Davis, Sr. – Counselor for Academic Talent Search
Dr. Paola C. Fajardo-Heyward – Interim Chair & Associate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Charles A. Goodsell – Chair & Associate Professor of Psychology
Matthew K. Kochan – Librarian and Head of Public Services for the Library
Kristina L. Laun – Administrate Associate for ITS
Dr. Lisa M. Morey – Co-Chair & Associate Professor of Biology
10 Years in 2021
Dr. Denise M. Akin – Clinical Instructor of Psychology
Dr. Allyson D. Backstrom – Director of George E. Schreiner, M.D. ’43 Pre-Medical Center
Angela M. Butler – Advancement Coordinator for Institutional Advancement
Dr. Stephen A. Chanderbhan – Associate Professor of Philosophy
Dr. Mark K. Gallimore – Director of Center for Online Learning & Innovation
Margaret E. Garfoot – Director of Applied Nutrition Program & Office of Professional Studies
Dr. Jean A. Gregorek – Associate Professor of English
Kimberly A. Griffin – Head Coach of Women’s Softball
Katherine M. Huck – Director of Advancement Services
Dr. Karl F. Kozlowski – Professor of Kinesiology
Jennifer M. Lavoie – Assistant Director of Admissions Processing
Dr. Jennifer Lodi-Smith – Associate VP of Academic Affairs & Associate Professor of Psychology
Joshua M. Martin – Admissions Processing Associate
Dermot P. McGrane – Head Coach of Men’s Soccer
Janet M. McNally – Associate Professor of English & Creative Writing
Jeffrey M. Proehl – Librarian/Head of Technology Services for the Library
Dr. Richard D. Reitsma – Chair & Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Lisa A. Rowley – Staff Nurse for the Student Health Center
David A. Shakarjian – Senior Programmer Analyst/DBA for ITS
Eileen Tally – Student Accounts Supervisor for Student Records & Financial Services
5 Years in 2020
Luis R. Ayala – Housekeeper for Facilities Management
Amy K. Beiter – Curriculum & Student Support Project Associate for Academic Affairs
Dr. Julie Anna M. Golebiewski – Associate Professor of Economics & Finance
Dr. Daniel P. Haeusser – Associate Professor of Biology
Patricia A. Herkey – Creative Director of Marketing & Communication
Joshua E. Kruk – Digital Marketing Director for Marketing & Communication
Kelly L. Schultz – Associate Controller
Timothy J. Seil – Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities
Carolyn M. Thompson – Coordinator & Supervisor for Office of Field Experience
Linda M. Walleshauser – Associate VP for Human Resources & Compliance
5 Years in 2021
Jarrett L. Abelson – Director of Athletic Communications
Dr. Nathan L. Arbuckle – Associate Professor of Psychology
Suli M. Calianno – Canisius Fund Coordinator
Jeannette N. Delaney – Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Laura J. Ginter – Housekeeper for Facilities Management
Chris E. Hawkins – Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball
Laurie A. Hennessy – Administrative Operations Coordinator for Athletics
Cavina T. James – Associate Director of HEOP for C.O.P.E.
Matthew R. Kwiatkowski – Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Garrett L. Layton – Director of Digital Media and Athletic Communication
Sandra A. Miller – Senior Director of Corporate, Foundation & Government Relations
Erik J. Schneider – Working Foreman & Housekeeper for Facilities Management
Courtney T. Sullivan – Leadership Giving Officer for the Canisius Fund
Dr. Sarah L. Tulin – Assistant Professor of Biology
Reggie Witherspoon – Head Coach of Men’s Basketball
Lauren L. Young – Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office
