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Thiel College recognizes faculty and staff members’ service milestones

Posted September 14, 2020   Print
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Thiel College recognized 23 employees for their combined service of 350 years recently.

Professor of Chemistry Guru Khalsa, Ph.D., is the longest-tenured faculty member and was recognized for her 40 years of service. Also acknowledged for service records of 30 years or longer were Nancy Antonino, Ph.D., lecturer and program coordinator for communication sciences and disorders (30 years of service) and Cinthia McClelland, administrative assistant College Advancement and Elizabeth Young ’96, data analyst, who have both been at Thiel College since 1985.

Phyllis Russell, who retired recently, was among those who were recognized for her service to the College.

A complete list of anniversaries, starting with five years and followed by five-year increments. Employee, title or position and residence

Five years

  • Kristin Carlson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Languages, Greenville, Pa.
  • Kristel Gallagher, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology, Hermitage, Pa.
  • Justin Gregorich, admissions and financial aid counselor and transfer coordinator, Hubbard, Ohio
  • Steven Krasinski, system administrator, New Castle, Pa.
  • Jenna Malnar, equestrian coach, Greenville, Pa.
  • Sheila Nowinski, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and director of the Dietrich Honors Institute, Sharon, Pa.
  • Ross Nugent, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Communication, Wexford, Pa.
  • Denise Rucci, student accounts specialist, Jamestown, Pa.

10 years

  • George Branch-Trevathan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Religion, Leetsdale, Pa.
  • Nancy Katz, academic coach/supplemental learning coordinator, Greenville, Pa.
  • Melissa Oakes ’03, Professor of Business Administration, Sandy Lake, Pa.
  • Christopher Stanisky, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry, Sharon, Pa.

15 years

  • David Buck, Ph.D., Professor of History/Associate Dean for Core Curriculum, Sharon, Pa.
  • Phyllis Russell, housekeeper, Jamestown, Pa.
  • Amy Schafer, Director of Athletics, Greenville, Pa.

20 years

  • Jesse Amar, M.F.A., Professor of Art, Transfer, Pa.
  • Michael Balas, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Jamestown, Pa.
  • Anita Lillie, Post Office coordinator, Greenville, Pa.

25 years

  • Cynthia Sutton, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Greenville, Pa.

30 years

  • Nancy Antonino, Ph.D., lecturer and program coordinator for communication sciences and disorders, Hermitage, Pa.

35 Years

  • Cinthia McClelland, administrative assistant College Advancement, Greenville, Pa.
  • Elizabeth Young ’96, data analyst, Transfer, Pa.

40 years

  • Guru Khalsa, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Greenville, Pa.

“We are so glad for your service,” Thiel College President Susan Traverso, Ph.D., said. “Your amazing commitment means a lot for the College, for the community and our students. Each of the folks on the list makes the College a special place.”

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