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hirty-one longtime Mount Saint Mary College employees were honored during a luncheon in December. A special presentation was also made to professor emeritus James McEnery, who was the only layperson among the original faculty during the college’s first year in 1960. He has donated numerous historical items to the college. “What Jim McEnery has given to us is a legacy,” said Fr. Kevin E. Mackin, OFM, president, “a treasured collection describing and depicting moments in the vibrant life of Mount Saint Mary College.” The current Mount employees who were recognized: 35 years of service William Lahar, professor of chemistry; John T. Reilly, professor of history; and Thomas Sarro, professor of biology. 30 years Janet Zeman, Career Center executive director. 25 years Rae Fallon, professor of psychology; Vincent Kayes, professor of computer science; Olga Rodriguez, housekeeper; Arthur Emerson, IT network manager; Elise Shapiro, assistant director of assessment & developmental instruction; and Maureen Markel, professor of computer science. 20 years Theresa Brundage,
administrative secretary, education; Naomi Gutcheus, accounts payable coordinator; Carolyn Brauer, director of student teaching and field placements. 15 years Maureen Seymour, admissions office coordinator; Valerie McCloskey, director of annual giving; Theresa Davis, circulation manager; Carmen Del Gado, custodian; James Griesemer, associate professor of business; and Edwin Teall, professor of philosophy. 10 years Jennifer Laubach, L.I.F.E. (Learning is Forever Enriching) coordinator; Patricia Tompkins, administrative
External honors Fr. Kevin E. Mackin, OFM, president of Mount Saint Mary College, has been named an Irish Education Top 100 honoree. The list, compiled by the Irish Voice newspaper, highlights top educators in America and the long standing Irish commitment to excellence in education. The Orange County Family Justice Center Award was
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Mount Saint Mary College Magazine | WINTER 2011
Longtime employees Left to right | First row: Rae Fallon, Janet Zeman, William Lahar, Thomas Sarro. Second row: Maureen Markel, Elise Shapiro, Arthur Emerson, Vincent Kayes. Third row: Maureen Seymour, Valerie McCloskey, Theresa Brundage, Theresa Davis, and Carolyn Brauer. Fourth row: Reva Cowan, Dolores Berlinghoff, Jennifer Laubach, and David Rant. secretary, nursing; Robert Beasley, support services; Erica Torres, secretary, nursing; Joseph Nunnari, lab technician, natural sciences; Markell Baker, support services; Daniel Twomey, associate director of athletics; Dolores
Berlinghoff, professor of education; Reva Cowan, associate professor of education; David Rant, associate professor of business; Desmond Malcolm, custodian; and Mary Spear, library reserves coordinator.
given to Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh for a research and evaluation project conducted by professors Margaret Bussigel and Susan Vorsanger. The Upsilon Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. presented an Achievement Award to Dante Cantu, director of the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program at Mount Saint Mary College, for advancing educational opportunities for minority students.