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- Twenty Five Years of Service
- In Memory
- University Awards
- Retirees
- Spot Bonus Awards
- Tradition of Excellence Awards
Twenty Five Years of Service
Congratulations to Lehigh staff members who marked 25 years of service during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Ilhan Citak |
LTS Client Services |
Walter Conway |
Finance and Administration |
William Hunter |
International Fellowship Advising and UN Programs |
Margaret Kane |
LTS Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning |
Joshua Kovar |
Zoellner Arts Center |
Jeffrey Reinhard |
University Police |
Jacob Ruttle |
LTS Client Services |
Glenn Strause |
Central Receiving and Campus Logistics |
Dominic Wallitsch |
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs |
Mark Wonsidler |
Lehigh University Art Galleries |
In Memory
Lehigh remembers active and retired staff who passed away during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Joan Andrews |
Alumni Relations |
R. Jane Derbenwick |
Chemistry |
Mark Ferencin |
University Police |
Stefan Firtko |
LTS Library Access Services |
Ruth Kneller |
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
Kirk Mackes |
Center for Career and Professional Development |
Carole Marder |
Chemical Engineering |
Bonnie Mesler |
Development and Alumni Relations |
Carol Sabo-Berrian |
Psychology Department |
Jean Schiffert |
International Relations |
Marian Schnalzer |
Printing and Mailing Services |
Vivien Steele |
English Department |
Ferdinand Thun |
Development Office |
Carolyn Werner |
Computing Center |
Joseph Workman |
Development Office |
Michael Wuench |
Library and Technology Services |
Lehigh University Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023-2024 Lehigh University Awards
John W. and Barbara R. Woltjen Award
Nancy Bauder, Administrative Coordinator, Housing Services
ERAC Distinguished Service Award
Nonexempt: Ali Marsteller, Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department
Exempt: Lorraine Wiedorn, Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving, Development and Alumni Relations
Louis and Helen Zirkel Library Staff Award
Jasmine Woodson, Assistant University Libarian for Instruction and Outreach and Education Librarian, LTS
Perry and Carol Zirkel Nonexempt Staff Award
Barbara McGuire, Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department
Hillman Nonexempt Staff Award
Mary Ann Dent, Coordinator, Mathematics Department
Hillman Exempt Staff Award
Robert Weidman, Digital Scholarship Specialist, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, LTS
Provost's Award for Undergraduate Academic Advising
Beth Pelton, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Inclusive Excellence Award
Marci Levine, Program Director, Provost's Office
Lehigh University Exempt Staff Distinguished Service Award
Lorraine Wiedorn, Assistant Vice President for Planned Giving, Development and Alumni Relations
Retirees
Best wishes to Lehigh staff members who retired during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Charlotte A. Auman
Facilities Services
21 Years of Service
Anthony E. Casamassa
LTS Technology Infrastructure
39 Years of Service
Walt Conway
Assistant Director, Budget Office
25 Years of Service
Walt worked in various positions in Internal Audit for 18 years prior to taking the role from which he retired. He was part of the Alumni network for students, participated in MOOV for many years both moving students into their dorms and helping with traffic control. He also played Santa Claus at the Lehigh Childcare Center for many years. An MBA graduate of Lehigh prior to working here, he enjoyed taking visitors on informal tours of the campus around lunch time at the spur of the moment if he came across them. He would answer their questions if I knew the answers or refer them to the appropriate resource. He notes that he met a lot of interesting parents and potential future alumni that way. He saw it as a way to help welcome people to Lehigh. Now that he is retired, Walt plans on doing consulting work and professional education as part of my own business. He is also currently the Division Commander for the East Piedmont Division for District Five North of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and plans to continue my Auxiliary duties in several capacities including crew, public affairs, program visitation, instructor trainee, information systems and leadership. He currently has 3 flotillas in my division.
Donna Cressman
IT License and Contract Coordinator, LTS
16 Years of Service
During her time at Lehigh, Donna also worked as Coordinator for Technology Management in LTS and as Coordinator for the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL). She enjoyed the opportunity her work provided at Lehigh to help her directors, co-workers and students achieve their goals, whatever they may be. Donna said that she always tried to go out of her way to help with whatever was needed. She supported TRAC students in CITL, helping them navigate their paperwork in order to receive their paychecks. This was especially challenging during the pandemic. Since retiring, Donna is enjoying playing handbells for two churches. She is hoping to do some traveling and spend more time at the beach.
Kathleen Dugan
Linderman Library Coordinator, LTS
25 Years of Service
During her time at Lehigh, Kathleen did a lot of outreach, both in LTS and in the university at large. She was a member of the Summer Reading committee, a NavigateLU facilitator, SOAR captain, gender violence support advocate and chair of the LTS Diversity and inclusion committee. She also served as LTS representative to the CEC. During the pandemic, Kathleen did contact tracing and volunteered in the testing tent and delivering meals to positive students. She also supported Lehigh's international community through her volunteer work. Kathleen shared that the most meaningful times she had at Lehigh were spent volunteering for Pride Center events, CEC's Tackling Tough Topics Together sessions, and other programs where she experienced different cultures and interacted with people from various backgrounds. She said through this work she realized that while we were all different, we all have many things in common no matter what our identities may be. In retirement, she has taken on some "fun" jobs around the Lehigh Valley. She hopes to do a lot of traveling, and eventually either be a snowbird or move to Florida permanently. She says, "I feel like I'm busier now in retirement which is a good thing!"
Laine A. Hardcastle
Facilities Services
30 Years of Service
Terry W. Johnson
Transportation Services
24 Years of Service
Elaine M. Kuchera
Environmental Health and Safety
30 Years of Service
Annette McCans
Dean's Office, College of Arts and Sciences
17 Years of Service
Margaret J. Petrovich
LTS Information Security
45 Years of Service
Scott Douglas Reese
LTS Client Services
32 Years of Service
George J. Schlogl
University Police
44 Years of Service
Randolph S. Shebby
Assistant Director, Environmental Health and Safety
27 Years of Service
Early in his career at Lehigh, Randy began work on developing Lehigh’s online safety training program. He had the idea of hyperlinking PowerPoint programs (followed by a test) for occupational and laboratory safety programs. As Randy notes, this was something new back in 2000. Sarah Rodgers from LTS would visit his office and they would work together developing written computer programs to auto load the PowerPoints from the hyperlink. The OSHA-approved automated program has now been in use for 25 years and covers 25 subject areas. Randy is still mulling what he'll be doing in retirement but has many options. He says "I may work on mastering my guitar playing (always room for improvement). I have a knack for bringing old things back to life....I also do a lot of home improvement projects. However, if I happen to come across a suitable 1972 Glastron GT160, I will acquire it and refurbish it back to new condition."
Jeanne G. Steinberg
Computer Science and Engineering Department
29 Years of Service
Julie A. Tostevin
Financial Analyst, Capital Asset Accounting
Controller's Office
18 Years of Service
During her years at Lehigh, Julie participated in a number of campus activities, including helping with traffic control (and participating in dance flash mobs) during MOOV In, serving as a facilitator for EvoLUtion/First Year Experience, and volunteering at the Dalai Lama's public lecture at Stabler Arena. Once she is officially retired, Julie is looking forward to her first summer vacation in a very long time with her gradndaughter. She also notes that she will continue to make trips to Lehigh's campus with her granddaughter to see "the castles of Arendelle." After the summer, Julie plans to travel and explore the places she has always wanted to see. She'll also work on her "dirt therapy" (gardening), and anticipates spending February somewhere warm.
Sharon L. Wiles-Young
Director of Library Access Services
LTS - Linderman Library
31 Years of Service
In addition to the role from which she retired, Sharon also held the positions of Serials Librarian and Team Leader for Technical Services during her Lehigh career. She enjoyed engaging in the campus community as a First Year Experience mentor (including helping with and doing the ropes course). She also worked with the Community Service Office on the Great Southside Sale and other community events. Sharon dedicated her career to making the libraries a helpful and welcoming space. She and her colleagues started serving free coffee and snacks during exam periods, a tradition that continues today through a partnership with Sodexo. She shared, "I loved coming in at night and hearing the students' reactions when they found the food and enjoyed a cup of coffee or tea during a stressful time. They were always so thankful." In retirement, Sharon continues to use her librarian skills as she is creating a K-12 multicultural library for Freedom Schools in Allentown. She is working on political and social justice issues such as fair funding of Pennsylvania public schools. She is also traveling and tackling reading lists she created when she used to browse the new books purchased by the libraries.
2023-2024 Spot Bonus Award Recipients
Genna Albano |
Athletics |
Mandi Alford |
College of Arts and Sciences |
Muhammed Ashraf |
LTS Client Services |
Isabel Barone |
Zoellner Arts Center |
Joseph Bates |
College of Arts and Sciences |
Matthew Bear |
Facilities Services |
Linda Bell |
Office of the Registrar |
David Bernini |
LTS Enterprise Systems |
Kyle Brett |
Development and Alumni Relations |
William Burden |
Center for Career and Professional Development |
Wilfredo Colón |
Facilities Services |
Walter Conway |
Finance and Administration |
Timothy Cox |
Development and Alumni Relations |
Rebecca DeWever |
International Affairs |
Daniel Dougherty |
LTS Enterprise Systems |
Alison Erk |
Center for Career and Professional Development |
Tyler Felton |
Zoellner Arts Center |
Trevor Flocco |
Theatre |
Jill Forrest |
Office of the Provost |
Derek Fox |
Admissions |
Amanda Fraley |
College of Arts and Sciences |
Lauren Furrer |
Communications and Public Affairs |
Lee Graham |
Biological Sciences |
Benjamin Grams |
Facilities Services |
Justin Greenlee |
LTS Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning |
Sierra Griffiths |
Facilities Services |
Mary Sue Gulick |
Graduate Programs Office |
Jennifer Haas |
Office of Research and Sponsored Prog |
Cindy Hart |
Office of the Provost
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Cynthia Hickman |
Budget Office |
Daniele Holland |
Office of the Provost
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Tara Hudock |
Officef of Research and Sponsored Programs |
Jessica Jackson |
Office of the Provost
|
Devin Jayetileke |
LTS Client Services |
David Joseph |
Housing Services |
Erin Karahuta |
Research Integrity |
Kelsey Kichline |
Development and Alumni Relations |
Carla Kologie |
Education and Human Services |
Janele Krzywicki |
Office of the Provost
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Hillary Kwiatek |
Communications and Public Affairs/ |
Angelo Lambroschino |
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
Deborah Laub |
Theatre |
Jaime Leauber |
University Police |
Lindsay Lebresco |
Communications and Public Affairs |
Barbara McGuire |
Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics |
Heather Messina |
College of Health |
Jennifer Montemurro Marangos |
International Fellowship Advising and UN Programs |
Matthew Morykan |
Facilities Services |
Autumn Moser |
Center for Career and Professional Development |
Stephen Oblas |
Communications and Public Affairs |
Kathleen Orrok |
Graduate Student Life |
Timothy Palumbo |
LTS Client Services |
Samantha Perry |
Development and Alumni Relations |
Elena Reiss |
International Fellowship Advising and UN Programs |
Kailen Richmond |
Admissions |
Ashleigh Robinson |
Development and Alumni Relations |
Salomon Rodriguez |
Facilities Services |
Christine Russell |
Center for Career and Professional Development |
Roman Ryszewski |
Facilities Services |
Danielle Schlough |
Admissions |
Lesley Schultz |
Marketing |
Amer Sejdic |
LTS Client Services |
Tara Spagnoletti |
Facilities Services |
Lynn Spina |
College of Arts and Sciences |
Robert Suerth |
Admissions |
Jeffrey Warden |
Communications and Public Affairs |
Michael Weaver |
Budget Office |
Beth Yen |
Computer Science and Engineering |
2023-2024 Tradition of Excellence Award Recipients
Joseph Bates |
College of Arts and Sciences |
David Bernini |
LTS Enterprise Systems |
Heather Messina |
College of Health |
Dylan Baxter |
Athletics |
Dominic Carlineo |
Athletics |
Tarah Cicero |
LTS Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning |
Todd George |
Computer Science and Engineering |
Erica Gluszynski |
LTS Enterprise Systems |
Cassandra Gogno |
Strategic Analytics |
Lauren Hamory |
Human Resources |
Cynthia Kane |
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs |
Mary Ellen Kitchen |
The Pride Center |
Zane Kratzer |
Institutional Research |
Ainsley Lamberton |
Vice Provost for Research |
Eric Markovcy |
Athletics |
Billy Morris |
LTS Client Services |
Ariel Torres |
The Pride Center |