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Olivia DrakeMarch 25, 20192min
The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards in September 2018 through February 2019. These employees demonstrate extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts. The recipients are: Hrissi Haldezos, associate director of student accounts, Student Accounts Office Gina Driscoll, associate director of alumni and parent relations, University Relations Noreen Angeletti, associate director, Student Accounts Office Robert Mirabal, director of student accounts, Student Accounts Office Penney Jade Beaubrun, assistant director for alumni and parent relations, University Relations Mary Kelly,…

Olivia DrakeAugust 7, 20181min
The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards during the past few months for demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts. The awardees include: Benjamin Michael, WESU general manager, WESU Radio Geralyn Russo, administrative assistant IV, University Relations Kathleen Logsdon, library assistant V/binding supervisor, Olin Library Kate Lynch, assistant director, the Wesleyan Fund, University Relations Miroslaw Koziol, senior electronics technician, Scientific Support Services View all Cardinal Achievement Award winners here.

Himeka CurielMay 7, 20181min
Three outstanding employees were honored with Cardinal Achievement Awards during the past few months. Smith Kidkarndee, psychotherapist, Counseling and Psychological Services; Cathy-Lee Rizza, assistant director of student accounts, Student Accounts Office; and Gladys Rodriguez, administrative assistant, Registrar's Office were recognized for demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the University’s gratitude for their extra efforts.

Olivia DrakeJanuary 16, 20184min
The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards during the past few months for their efforts in demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts: NAME TITLE DEPARTMENT Noreen Angeletti Assistant Director Student Accounts Office Jennifer Bomar Faculty Resource Specialist Academic Affairs Marianne Calnen Associate Director of Gift Planning University Relations Jennifer Curran Director, Continuing Studies and Graduate Liberal Studies Program Graduate Liberal Studies Program Matthew Elson Unix Systems Administrator Information Technology Services Gladys Fountain Payroll Administrator, NRA…

Olivia DrakeDecember 22, 20161min
The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards for their efforts in demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts: Deana Hutson, director of special events, University Relations Meghan Sullivan, associate director of alumni and parent relations, University Relations Marianne Calnen, associate director of gift planning, University Relations Elizabeth Watrous, administrative assistant, University Relations

Olivia DrakeSeptember 26, 20161min
The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards during the month of August for their efforts in demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts: Robert Chiapetta, manager of intercollegiate operations, Physical Education Melissa Sullivan, lead video producer, Information Technology Services Henk Meij, manager of Unix systems group, Information Technology Services

Bill HolderJuly 18, 20161min
The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards in April, May and June for their efforts in demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts: Liliana Carrasquillo-Vasquez, area coordinator, Residential Life Olivia Drake, editor and campus photographer, University Communications Terry Emmons, accounting specialist, Chemistry Department James Huerta, senior assistant dean, Admission Office Elizabeth Mainella, serials administrator, Olin Library Jeffrey McDonald, assistant football coach, Physical Education Emily Pagano, area coordinator, Residential Life Paul Turenne, senior associate registrar, Registrar's…

Olivia DrakeMarch 10, 20161min
The following employees received Cardinal Achievement Awards during the last few months for their efforts in demonstrating extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task associated with their work at Wesleyan University. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for their extra efforts: Dawn Alger, administrative assistant, Theater Department Mike Conte, associate director, Physical Plant - Facilities Steven Jacaruso, art director, University Communications Darrell Lawrence, analyst programmer, Information Technology Services Kathleen Logsdon, library assistant, Olin Library Anne Marcotty, senior designer, University Communications Liz Tinker, administrative assistant, English Department Maureen Zimmer, coordinator, Academic Affairs

Olivia DrakeNovember 10, 20153min
Elisa Cardona and Bulaong Ramiz from the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development each received a Cardinal Achievement Award for their extraordinary efforts in facilitating a series of community discussions and educational workshops (over several weekends) in the wake of the publication of a controversial op-ed about the Black Lives Matter movement in the Wesleyan Argus. “These have been significant time commitments in addition to their already hectic job responsibilities” said Dean Mike Whaley. “I also want to highlight my observation that these discussions have been especially helpful and healing because they were designed in a way that participants were…

Olivia DrakeOctober 26, 20151min
Jim Kamm, Bill Nelligan and Rose Pandolfo received Cardinal Achievement Awards in October for providing extraordinary support to their Wesleyan colleagues. Kamm is a desktop support specialist with Information Technology Services; Nelligan is director of environmental services for Physical Plant - Facilities; and Pandolfo is a staff accountant with the Office of Finance. All three staff members extended themselves above and beyond the expectations of their position to provide support in their respective areas of expertise with good will, good humor and limitless patience. This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for those extra efforts. Award recipients…

Olivia DrakeMarch 17, 20153min
#THISISWHY Jennifer Opalacz, assistant director of alumni and parent relations, was recently presented with a Cardinal Achievement Award for her efforts in taking on greater responsibility for several high-profile, time sensitive projects that were critical to the success of the University Relations team. Opalacz also stepped up to take on additional project ownership for a team member who was out on leave. “Jen is among the most conscientious, organized, and upbeat individuals with whom I’ve worked. She is well deserving of a Cardinal Achievement Award,” said Thomas Diascro, director of alumni and parent relations. Lisa LaPlant, assistant to the president, was recently presented with a…