Employee News & Anniversaries - Jan & Feb 2026

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Anniversaries

January

5 Years

  • Elizabeth “Beth” Lane, human resources  

15 Years

  • Kevin Alt, campus safety  
  • Jonathan “Jon” Beers, information technology
  • Patrick Fagan, information technology
  • Laura McCormick, information technology
  • Ashley Weaver, facilities

25 Years

  • Steven “Steve” Wilcox, facilities


February

5 Years

  • Darcie Giansante, advancement-capital support
  • Clifton Moon, facilities

10 Years

  • Sarah H. Jones, dean of the college office
  • Edith “Edie” MacPherson, EALL, German & Keck

20 Years

  • Patricia “Patty” Staskowski, advancement - operations


Births

  • Alexis Hosler, custodian, welcomed Amelia Pearl, January 29, 2026
  • Kourtney-Lyn Vrydaghs, application integration developer, and Mark welcomed Gideon Steven, January 6, 2026


In Memoriam

  • Frank White Jr., retired assistant director of athletics, January 2, 2026

 

Retirements

  • James Albertina, plumber, foreperson, January 5, 2026
  • James “Jim” Jerome, lead systems analyst and programmer, February 24, 2026