Geraldina “Gerry” Muzik, medical office manager, and Diana Martinez, coordinator for the Center for Community Partnerships, are the newest recipients of Wesleyan’s Cardinal Achievement Award, presented by the university to recognize the extra efforts of its staff members.
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Staff on the Move, October 2015
by Olivia Drake •
The Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires and departures for October 2015:
Newly hired
Timothy Bacon was hired as assistant squash coach intern in the Department of Athletics on Oct. 1
Mildred Rodriguez was hired as health professions advisor in the Wesleyan Career Center on Oct. 9
Jordan Knicely was hired as associate director of institutional research on Oct. 29
Departures
Mickie Dame, administrative assistant in the College of Social Studies
Devin Ford, Public Safety dispatcher
Annette Howard, analyst programmer, project leader in Information Technology Services
Armando Ortiz, Public Safety officer
Parker Smathers, acquisitions editor for Wesleyan University Press
Cardona, Ramiz, Daniels Honored with Cardinal Achievement Awards
by Olivia Drake •
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 talking with each other, rather than at each other. The effectiveness of these important discussions is clearly a result of Elisa and Bulaong’s skilled facilitation as well as their deep commitment toward cultivating a campus environment that values diversity and inclusion as a cornerstone of students’ campus experience.”
Christine Daniels, executive assistant to the vice president for finance and administration, was awarded with a Cardinal Achievement Award for coordinating events for the Consortium on Financing Higher Education assembly meeting in October. Administrators from 35 colleges in the United States visited Wesleyan’s campus for this significant meeting.
Daniels worked with campus staff and vendors, and staff at the Inn at Middletown.
“Christine came in early and stayed late over a period of several days as she managed the entire event. The event went flawlessly and in many ways that was because of her extraordinary dedication and effort,” said John Meerts, vice president for finance and administration.
This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for those extra efforts. Award recipients are nominated by department chairs and supervisors.
Nominations can be made anytime throughout the year. For more information or to nominate a staff member for the award, visit the Cardinal Achievement Award website. Recipients will continue to be recognized in News @ Wesleyan. See past Cardinal Achievement Award recipients here.
Employees Honored for Service to Wesleyan
by Olivia Drake •
The Employee Service Recognition Luncheon was held on Oct. 19 to recognize numerous faculty and staff for their many years of commitment to the university. Pictured in the center is library assistant Dianne Kelly, who celebrated 30 years of service.
The Office of Human Resources hosted its annual Employee Service Recognition Luncheon Oct. 19 in Beckham Hall. President Michael Roth attended the lunch and commended the employees for their many years of service at Wesleyan. Employees who were celebrating their 20th, 25th, 30th, 35, and 40th year were invited to the luncheon with a guest. Employees honored included:
Admissions
Clifford Thornton, 30 years
Sheila von Schoeler, 30 years
Christian Lanser, 20 years
Center for the Arts
Mark Gawlak, 30 years
Kamm, Nelligan, Pandolfo Honored with Cardinal Achievement Awards
by Olivia Drake •
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 are nominated by department chairs and supervisors.
Nominations can be made anytime throughout the year. For more information or to nominate a staff member for the award, visit the Cardinal Achievement Award website. Recipients will continue to be recognized in News @ Wesleyan. See past Cardinal Achievement Award recipients here.
Staff on the Move September 2015
by Olivia Drake •
The Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires, transitions and departures for September 2015:
Newly hired
Max Sass was hired as a men’s basketball intern in the Department of Athletics on Sept. 1.
Laura Pierce was hired as a women’s basketball intern in the Department of Athletics on Sept. 1.
Adrian Blackadar was hired as a men’s soccer intern in the Department of Athletics on Sept. 1.
Prashanie Silva was hired as senior budget analyst in financial planning on Sept. 3.
Marek Mikunda was hired as program coordinator in Upward Bound on Sept. 14.
Lee Maes was hired as a volleyball intern in the Department of Athletics on Sept. 15.
Kate Quigley Lynch`82 was hired as assistant director of annual giving for the Wesleyan Fund on Sept. 15.
Allison Grella was hired as assistant director of university events and scheduling on Sept. 17.
James Zareski was hired as a research assistant/ lab manager in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science on Sept. 21.
Chris Wojick was hired as assistant director of annual giving for the Wesleyan Fund on Sept. 28.
Steven Bertolino was hired as academic computing manager for arts and humanities on Sept. 30.
Transitions
Jayana Mitchell was hired as budget analyst in financial planning on Sept. 7.
Samantha Burr was hired as manager of the Cardinal Technology Store on Sept. 21.
Departures
Anita Deeg-Carlin, administrative assistant in physics
Brian Katten, sports information director in the Office of University Communications
Staff on the Move, April and May 2015
by Bryan Stascavage '18 •
The Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires, transitions and departures for April and May 2015:
Newly hired
Kyle Archer was hired as an assistant football coach, quarterbacks and passing game on April 1.
Brendan Plake was hired as a desktop support specialist on April 6.
Kyle Tousignant was hired as a desktop systems engineer on April 8.
Daniel Mercier was hired as an instructional design director on April 20.
Laurie Kenney was hired as an editor/writer on April 20.
Jeff Murphy was hired as a facilities business manager on May 4.
Stacey Cuppett was hired as a public safety dispatcher on May 18.
Charlotte Freeland was hired as a research assistant/lab coordinator on May 18.
Transitions
Kevin Webster was hired as an electrical shop working foreperson on April 20.
Meg Zocco was hired as the director of parent development on April 27.
Mary Ann Matthews was hired as a public safety dispatcher on May 18.
Departures
Joe Filanda, locksmith.
John Gudvangen, director of financial aid.
Mario Velasquez, facilities manager.
Michele Matera, office assistant.
Adam Fischer, research assistant/lab coordinator.
Morgan Hamill, Unix systems administrator.
Janani Iyer, research assistant/lab coordinator.
Daniel LaBonte, area coordinator.
Peter Staye, director of utilities management.
Faculty, Staff Mingle at Ice Cream Social
by Olivia Drake •
On June 3, Wesleyan’s Human Resources Department held an all faculty and staff Ice Cream Social in the Usdan Courtyard.
On June 3, the Office of Human Resources coordinated an Ice Cream Social for faculty and staff. The event took place at Usdan University Center’s Huss Courtyard.
Employees won raffle prizes and participated in volleyball games, water balloon toss and bean bag toss. Mario Torres, a material handler from Physical Plant, deejayed the event while the Center for the Arts provided musical entertainment with steel pan drums. Several students who work on campus over the summer also attended the social event.
“This was a fun way for colleagues to get out of the office, mingle and kick off the summer months,” said Lauren Davis, Human Resources generalist.
Photos of the event are below: (Photos by Laurie Kenney and Olivia Drake)
Antonio Earns Cardinal Achievement Award
by Olivia Drake •
Scott Antonio
Scott Antonio, library assistant, was recently presented with a Cardinal Achievement Award for his work in physically transferring 200 Art Reserve items into Olin Library Reserves. At the same time, 350 Science Reserve items were transferred from Olin Library Reserves to the Science Library. Antonio handled all physical transfers, including all of the data changes and settings into the online library catalog, all of which had to be completed under deadline for the start of the Fall 2014 semester.
“Due to Scott’s flexibility and willingness to always pitch in and absorb additional responsibilities where most needed, the Reserves function – a critical service to faculty and students – operated smoothly throughout the year whether located in Olin or Science Library” said Elizabeth Mainella, serials administrator.
This special honor comes with a $250 award and reflects the university’s gratitude for those extra efforts. Award recipients are nominated by department chairs and supervisors.
Nominations can be made anytime throughout the year. For more information or to nominate a staff member for the award, visit the Cardinal Achievement Award website. Recipients will continue to be recognized in News @ Wesleyan. See past Cardinal Achievement Award recipients here.
Staff on the Move March 2015
by Lauren Rubenstein •
The Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires and departures for March 2015.
Newly hired
Zachariah Pfeifer was hired as coordinator of Greek life on March 2.
Julian Goldfield was hired as desktop support specialist and art workshops technology administrator on March 2.
Pierina Cheung was hired as a research associate on March 6.
Francesca Livermore was hired as digital projects librarian on March 16.
Alexander Vazquez was hired as the instructional media specialist on March 23.
Kera Jewett was hired as a development officer on March 30.
Pinette, Brown, Lenten Honored with Cardinal Achievement Award
by Lauren Rubenstein •
Lisa Pinette, library assistant V, was recently presented with a Cardinal Achievement Award for her work on the Signage Task Force, creating more than 200 new and color-coded signs installed in Olin Memorial Library and the Science Library.
Pinette coordinated a group effort to select sign styles that would allow for future changes as needed, solicited input from library staff, worked with University Communications on the design, and ensured that all signs were ADA compliant. Finally, she hired a company to manufacture and install the signs.
“The signs look great and provide wonderful consistency and clarity from floor to floor in the Library,” said Diane Klare, interim university librarian.
Staff on the Move February 2015
by Olivia Drake •
The Office of Human Resources reported the following new hires and departure for February 2015.
Newly hired
Michele Matera was hired as office assistant in the President’s Office on Feb. 16.
Joseph Buchino was hired as an athletic facility maintenance person on Feb. 23.
Departure
Dashaun Outlaw, public safety officer
