Christopher Newport University a nd The Commonwealth of Virginia

1. Christopher Newport University and The Commonwealth of Virginia Recognition and Service Awards Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:00 p.m. David Student Union Ballroom

2. Our faculty and staff at CNU are the absolute best! Every day, everyone at CNU goes the extra mile caring for our students with heart-felt service, but much more than that, providing loving care and kindred support to our colleagues as well.

3. We are bonded by our mission and values. Friends, colleagues and supervisors have shared with us some of their thoughts about today’s Service Award recipients. These are excerpts from the remarks shared…

4. Curtis Davidson I am blessed to call Curtis a colleague and friend, who has always been a consummate professional.  He is invaluable to the Office of Admission. ~ Rob Lange

5. Kathleen Mazzitti Kathleen Mazzitti is an absolute joy.  She is bright, energetic, incredibly hard working and is an invaluable asset to our department. ~ Amie Graham

6. Todd Boward Todd has made a huge impact on the men of the lacrosse program. His leadership and motivation has prepared them to face the world once they graduate. ~ Jon Waters

7. Christine Ledford I enjoy working with Christine very much.  She gets the job done expertly! ~ Bill Brauer

8. Shanika Ellis Shanikaserves the department with such grace and dignity. She keeps us on the straight and narrow. Her calm in the face of crisis and love for students brighten our days. ~ Jon Waters

9. Carrie Gardner Carrie has a heart for young people and mentors our student athletes, creating a positive experience for them in every way. ~ Jon Waters

10. Kyle McMullin Kyle’s positive attitude, marvelous energy, good humor, strong work ethic, creativity, and kind heart make him a treasured member of our team. ~ Jon Waters and Adelia Thompson

11. Carolyn Raveia Carolyn has done an amazing job as a coach, friend and mentor to her student athletes. She is a fierce competitor on the field and a great colleague. ~ Jon Waters

12. Judy Stenzhorn Judy has been a stabilizing force for the Athletic Department for many years. One of the most pleasant, caring and loving people in the entire world. Her daily efforts have made a positive impact on the success of our students. ~ Jon Waters

13. John Mann Wes is hard working, very knowledgeable and always goes above and beyond the call of duty. ~ Bob Olson

14. Nicole Oman Nicole is an asset to the entire Auxiliary Services staff and is the glue that holds the office together. She’s always willing to go above and beyond. ~ Bob Midgette

15. Kimberly Carson Kim is efficient and knowledgeable, managing the office with its many and diverse needs. We are so lucky to have Kim in the Business Office. ~ Diane Reed

16. Nicole Hunter Nicole is my right hand and confidant. Always striving to do her best, she works to provide CNU with excellence in everything she does. ~ Diane Reed

17. Stephanie Kuebler Stephanie's vast depth of knowledge, attention to detail and care for the employees she serves through payroll are a great asset to the University. ~ Nicole Hunter

18. Stella Parker Stella has strengthened numerous controls that safeguard the University’s assets. She is such an asset to the Business Office and the University. ~ Diane Reed

19. Diane Reed Diane runs one of the most complex organizations on campus and she does it superbly. ~ Bill Brauer

20. Pamela Gaddis Pam - you are a great Executive Assistant and the best mind-reader I know.  Thanks for five years of excellent work! ~ Dave Doughty

21. Linda Baughman Under Linda's leadership and good stewardship, the Communication Department has revamped its curriculum, grown the number of COMM majors substantially, and increased the faculty staffing level. ~ Bob Colvin

22. Mark Steiner Mark is an excellent scholar and first-rate professor. CNU is lucky to have him in the classroom. ~ Linda Baughman

23. Caitlin Dana Among Caitlin’s many accomplishments, she is the art director/designer behind CNU On the Move and CNU Voyages magazines. She also developed the University’s 50th anniversary logo. ~ Bruce Bronstein

24. Stephen Murphy Stephen was essential to the 2009 web redesign, recently built and launched CNU’s mobile website, and is currently working on some very exciting projects.  We are all so proud of him. ~ Bruce Bronstein

25. Matthew Schnepf Few people have a greater role in sharing CNU’s story than Matt. His skill and talent are on display in every university publication and his valued leadership is essential to our success. ~ Bruce Bronstein

26. Gregory Steward Greg gets along well with his co-workers and with all staff in the DSU. He always helps out when we’re short handed and helps keep the floors maintained. ~ Candie Davis

27. Damien Dorsey Damien is always willing to help others, is a perfect team player, volunteers when needed, and is extremely reliable. ~ Niecy Hicks

28. Melissa Pullen Melissa Gunst Pullen in only 5 years advanced to the position of Einstein's manager and now moves on to her role as full time mom. She will be greatly missed by her entire Dining Services family. ~ Kevin Ososkie

29. Jacquelyn Eley Jacque exudes professionalism and has an uncanny way with the staff. I have enjoyed growing The Commons with her and look forward to many more years of working together. I can't thank her enough for all that she does...you are my calm! ~ June Miles

30. June Miles June has done a wonderful job and was a huge asset during the Commons expansion this past summer. ~ Kevin Ososkie

31. Brenda Staton It was a pleasure welcoming Brenda back to CNU. She is always cheerful and welcoming to those entering The Commons! Congratulations and here's to many more years! ~ June Miles

32. Chereta Braddock Student focused, creative and a pleasure to work with. Thank you Chereta! ~ Niecy Hicks

33. Cara Fitzgerald Always willing to help, shows incredible initiative and takes great pleasure in knowing and assisting students. ~ Niecy Hicks

34. Noel Porter Noel has excellent culinary skills, brings cultural recipes to the kitchen, treats colleagues well and goes above and beyond. ~ Niecy Hicks

35. Linda Gordon Linda epitomizes civic engagement. As evident in her work, she combines her keen sense of mission with her passion for CNU and its future. ~ Jean Filetti

36. Scott Pollard Scott is a visionary, able to work in cross-disciplinary ways and advocate for the richness of doing so. A complex thinker, Scott has guided our department and the Faculty Senate in productive ways. A valued colleague! ~ Jean Filetti

37. Marsha Sprague Marsha Sprague is the consummate professional, able to build strong programs, nurture young minds and prepare future teachers. She gives of her time and talent generously. ~ Jean Filetti

38. Clara Johnson Clara, congratulations on this milestone!  Thanks for all of the care and energy you put into every day as you work with our students, faculty and staff. ~ Lisa Duncan Raines

39. Mary Pratt Mary has been one of our office's most valuable employees since she joined us.  She is conscientious, hard-working, and an integral part of our team. ~ Clara Johnson

40. Quentin Kidd Dr. Quentin Kidd has distinguished himself as prominent and highly productive scholar, publishing three books in the past academic year! He is an award-winning teacher and mentor who is beloved by so many students from his 16 years at CNU. Dr. Kidd is a treasured colleague. ~ Bob Colvin

41. Zena Mageras We made a great hire when we asked her to join Graduate Studies. I love to go into her office because she always smiles and never complains. ~ Bobbye Bartels

42. Lyn Sawyer Lyn loves to work with students, is loved by them and keeps the Director fully informed about issues and successes. She is the energetic face of CNU’s Graduate Studies. ~ Bobbye Bartels

43. Allen Crowder Allen's refreshingly positive personality makes him a great team player.  Allen is always coming forward with new great ideas and wanting to expand his abilities so that he can play his part in keeping CNU a "world class campus." ~ Chris Webb

44. Teri Teter Teri is not satisfied with CNU looking good, she wants CNU to look great.  You can see this in her quality of work when she is out on campus everyday! ~ Chris Webb

45. Dean Whitehead When I stop to enjoy the beauty of this campus, I think of Dean and his wonderful staff who provide this opportunity for us each and every day. ~ Bill Brauer

46. Phillip Hamilton Phil Hamilton's leadership and his calm, reasoned demeanor have helped elevate the History Department to the highest level of excellence. ~ Eric Duskin

47. Laura Puaca Laura Puaca's tireless commitment to her students is an inspiration to us all. ~ Eric Duskin

48. Vincent Hadad Vinny has a great amount of maintenance knowledge and covers many areas. He is one of the hardest working techs in the Residential Housing department, always performing above and beyond the call of duty. ~ Eric Thomas

49. Ali Gustafson Ali is a wonderful, talented, caring and kind individual who shares her heart everyday at CNU by her positive disposition and her love for all. She shares her smile and grace everyday. ~ Lori Westphal

50. Kathleen Shaw We are extremely blessed to have Kay join us from William and Mary. Her vast knowledge of benefits coupled with her empathy for people, positive spirit and sincere wish to help make her the perfect fit for CNU. ~ Lori Westphal