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The campus community is invited to attend the 2015 Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony tomorrow, October 8, at 12:15 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. Please join us as we recognize recipients of President's and Chancellor's Awards for Excellence, welcome new staff members, and celebrate the accomplishments of our colleagues on campus. A light reception will immediately follow the ceremony.

The following employees will be honored. View bios and photos of awardees.

President’s Award for Excellence in Service to the College

• Stephen E. Gareau, professor of computer information systems

President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Advisement

• Kimberly A. Blessing, professor of philosophy and humanities

President’s Award for Excellence as an Undergraduate Research Mentor

• Bridget María Chesterton, associate professor of history and social studies education
• Amy M. McMillan, associate professor of biology

President’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creativity

• Carol A. DeNysschen, department chair and associate professor of health, nutrition, and dietetics
• Ruth X. Guo, professor of computer information systems

President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

• Barish Ali, assistant professor of English
• Lynne M. Scalia, associate professor of business
• Jonathan L. Thornton, professor of art conservation
• Kevin K. Williams, associate professor of earth sciences and science education

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service

• Jacalyn Hirtreiter, secretary 1 in the Counseling Center

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service

• Thomas C. Koller, senior associate director of intercollegiate athletics

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching

• Charles G. Arbutina, lecturer in computer information systems
• Dorothy R. Wiswall, lecturer emerita in modern and classical languages

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

• Michael J. Littman, department chair and associate professor of business
• James Mayrose, dean of the School of the Professions
• Lisa A. Rafferty, department chair and associate professor of exceptional education