human resources

The Office of Human Resources hosted its annual Employee Service Recognition Luncheon Oct. 18 in Beckham Hall. All employees who are celebrating their 20th, 25th, 30th and 35th year working at Wesleyan were honored at the lunch by President Michael Roth. The event concluded with a celebratory cake-cutting and a Wesleyan and world trivia game. Those recognized included: Catherine Race, Psychology Department, 35 years; Simon Bostick, Public Safety, 35 years; Edward Manter, Physical Plant - Facilities, 35 years; Sandra Frimel, Health Services, 30 years; Chuth Prith, Physical Plant - Facilities, 30 years; Dawn Astin Lowe, University Relations, 30 years; and Paul DiSanto, University Relations, 30 years. Also Meg Zocco, University…

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

On June 1, the Office of Human Resources hosted an Ice Cream Social for faculty, staff and employed students to provide an opportunity for employees to mingle and celebrate the end of spring semester. As part of the day's activities, employees were invited to create a tie-dye t-shirt. On Aug. 10, Human Resources invited the tie-dye shirt makers to gather at Usdan's Huss Courtyard for a brief meeting and photo opportunity. "We thought this would be a fun way for employees to show off their 'art work' to the Wesleyan community," said Julia Hicks, co-director of Human Resources. "It's a…

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…

The Office of Human Resources announces the following new hires, transitions and departures for June 2016: Newly hired Andrew Lieberman '13 was hired as a football intern for the Department of Physical Education on June 1. Rosemary Lennox was hired as a program manager for Center for the Arts Initiatives on June 2. Mike Divirgilio was hired as a boiler tender in Physical Plant on June 6. Shannon Skubel was hired as an office assistant in the President’s Office on June 14. Cordel High was hired as a football intern for the Department of Physical Education on June 15. Mike Rosalie was hired…

The Office of Human Resources announces the following hires and departures for May 2016: Newly hired Zijia Guo was hired as prospect research analyst in University Relations on May 2 Philip Huntington was hired as electrician in Physical Plant on May 2 Noah Barth was hired as program manager in the Center for Prison Education on May 4 Amber Jones '09 was hired as psychotherapist in the Counseling Center on May 9 Diane Widger was hired as Peoplesoft analyst programmer on May 18 Scott Shea was hired as assistant director of Wesleyan events and conferences on May 31 Departures Kaiser Aslam,…

The Office of Human Resources reports the following new hires and departures for April 2016: Newly hired Deborah Katz was hired as a marketing director in University Communications on April 1. Anthony DeMarco was hired as a boiler tender in Physical Plant on April 11. Departures Toria Bobbitt, research assistant in biology Joseph Hopkins, boiler tender in Physical Plant Pamela Tatge, director, Center of the Arts Sharon Washburn, administrative assistant, Creative Writing

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

The Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires, transitions and departures for the month of February 2016: Newly hired Laura Paul was hired as interim director, Center of the Arts on Feb. 1 Robert Perdo was hired as plumber in Physical Plant on Feb. 1 Marla Zubel was hired as acquisitions editor at Wesleyan University Press on Feb. 1 Kelly Miller was hired as dispatcher in Public Safety on Feb. 6 Transitions Amy Bello was hired as administrative assistant in AFAM-CAAS/Mellon Mays on Feb. 1 Mary-Ann Matthews was hired as officer in Public Safety on Feb.15 Departures Robin Bogda, medical billing specialist in the Davison…

The Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires, transitions and departures for January 2016: Newly hired Robert Jasek was hired as chief information security officer in Information Technology Services on Jan. 1. Aidan Earle was hired as gallery supervisor in the Davison Art Center on Jan. 4. Jenna Starr was hired as assistant director in the Wesleyan fund on Jan. 4. David Malone was hired as HVAC/utility mechanic in Physical Plant on Jan. 4. Sonia Vega was hired as department assistant in Admissions Office on Jan. 4. Olivia Berry was hired as a softball intern in Athletics on…

The Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires and departures for December 2015: Newly hired Colin Desjardins was hires as HVAC/utility mechanic in Physical Plant on Dec. 7. Janet Desmarais was hired as administrative assistant in the Physics Department on Dec. 10. Transitions Chris Wojick was hired as data analyst in the Office of University Relations on Dec. 1. Departures Gail Binezewski, custodian in Physical Plant. Randolph Alan Bougor, carpentry shop foreperson in Physical Plant. Ralph Connolly, plumber in Physical Plant. Peter Filanda, a/c refrigeration journeyman in Physical Plant. Camille Martin, administrative assistant in Mellon Mays/AFAM. David Pompei, Central Power…

Employees Recognized for Service to Wesleyan

Cardinal Achievement Awards Presented in August

Employees Sport Tie-Dye T-Shirts at Wesleyan

Employees Receive Cardinal Achievement Awards

Staff on the Move, June 2016

Staff on the Move May 2016

Faculty, Staff Celebrate End of the Semester at Ice Cream Social

Staff on the Move April 2016

8 Employees Receive Cardinal Achievement Awards

Staff on the Move, February 2016

Staff on the Move, January 2016

Staff on the Move, December 2015