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President Ann McElaney-Johnson hosted the University's annual Appreciation Dinner for faculty and staff on May 10 to celebrate achievements and to recognize the ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï community’s hard work throughout the year.

The president honored employees celebrating milestone anniversaries, including professors Tori Canillas-Dufaiu (25 years), Terri Eichman (30), Millie Kidd (30) and Fr. George O’Brien (40).

Also honored that night were two retiring faculty members: Katherine Brueck, chair of the English department; and Pat Disterhoft, who has been granted faculty emerita status.

Congratulations to the following professors on their promotions: 

Promotion to professor:

• Sylvine Deprele, Physical Sciences
• Lia Roberts, History/Political Science
• Stacey Peterson, Biological Sciences
• Diana Taylor, Education
• Greg Travis, Psychology

Promotion to associate professor:

• Bryant Adibe, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Robin Bishop, Psychology
• Charles Bunce, Film, Media, and Communications
• Erin Jacobs, Biological Sciences
• Michelle Melendres, Sociology
• Julia Tang, Psychology

Promotion to assistant professor:

• Marie Anne Legaspi, Nursing-ADN Program

Sabbaticals in 2018-19:

• Diana Taylor, Education, Spring 2019
• Luiza Nogaj, Biological Sciences, Spring 2019
• Montserrat Reguant, Modern Languages, Spring 2019
• Paul Green, Philosophy, Spring 2019
• Afsane Arvand, Fall 2018

New department chairs:

• Pam Haldeman, Sociology                             
• Amanda Romero, Social Work
• Laurie Wright-Garry, Religious Studies
• Matthew Brosamer, English
• Robin Bishop, Psychology