Thirty-three members of the Wesleyan community were honored by President Michael Roth during a Service Recognition Lunch Oct. 22 in Beckham Hall. Honorees worked at Wesleyan 20 years or more.
Lou Onofrio, maintenance and repair mechanic, celebrates his 20th year at Wesleyan. President Roth encouraged guests to share Wesleyan memories. Don Oliver, the Daniel Ayres Professor of Biology, professor and chair of molecular biology and biochemistry, shares a story at the luncheon. Gladys Fountain, payroll coordinator, and Steve Machuga, director of administrative systems, were among the guests at the luncheon. Dave Boule, director of Scientific Support Services, celebrates his 30th year at Wesleyan this year. Chemistry facilities manager Don Albert, seated in center, listens to a story told by Joe Bruno, vice president for academic affairs and provost, professor of chemistry. Albert has worked at Wesleyan 40 years.Mardi Hanson-d'Alessandro, library assistant in the Art Library celebrates her 20th year at Wesleyan this year. She is seated by Rhonda York, administrative assistant for the Art and Art History Department. Erhard Konerding, documents librarian, speaks about a Wesleyan memory while President Michael Roth looks on. Konerding has worked in the Olin Library for 36 years. The event was coordinated by The Office of Human Resources. (Photos by Olivia Bartlett)
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