Each year after the academic year comes to a close, Huntington University’s staff and faculty come together for a Celebration of Service to recognize the years of service they have given to the university. This is also a time to honor the Staff Member of the Year and the Faculty Member of the Year, as well as those retiring.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, these individuals reached the following milestones:
- 5 Years of Service
- Katie Bolen, Senior Admissions Counselor
- Dr. Sherilyn Emberton, President
- Shoshannah Hernandez, Director of the Institute for TESOL Studies / Associate Director of Global Studies
- Dr. Collin Hobbs, Assistant Professor of Biology
- Amber Prather, Online Course Designer
- Nancy Richison, Instructor of Nursing
- Adam Skiles, Director of Information & Technology Services
- 10 Years of Service
- Jay Duffer, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts / Department Chair
- 15 Years of Service
- Pete Schownir, Director of Gift Planning
- 20 Years of Service
- Dr. Jeff Lehman, Professor of Computer Science / Department Chair
- Sandy Marion, Administrative Secretary for Athletics
- Dr. Terrell Peace, Director of Graduate & Undergraduate Teacher Education / CAEP Coordinator / Professor of Education / Department Chair
- Dr. Michael Rowley, Associate Professor of Communication / Department Chair
- 25 Years of Service
- Jeff Berggren, Director of Arizona Operations
- Dr. Lance Clark, Associate Dean of the Arts, Professor of Digital Media Arts
- Rebecca Coffman, Professor of Art / Department Chair / Gallery Director
- 30 Years of Service
- Karol Caley, Admissions Office Manager
- Martha Smith, Dean of Student Services / Director of Career Development & Counseling
- 35 Years of Service
- Anita Wickersham, Associate Professor of Accounting and Business
Margaret Pasko, Administrative Assistant to the VP for Student Life, was named Staff Member of the Year 2017-2018 and Dr. Dwight Brautigam, Professor of European History and Department Chair of History & Political Science,was named Professor of the Year 2017-2018. Dr. Terrell Peace, Director of Graduate & Undergraduate Teacher Education / CAEP Coordinator / Professor of Education / Department Chair,and Dr. Linda Urschel, Professor of English / Department Chair, are retiring after 20 and 34 years of service, respectively.