Faculty and Staff Recognized for Achievement

A celebratory reception on May 6 recognized Dominican University faculty and staff who marked notable work anniversaries this year, earned promotions, received tenure or emerita status, and were recipients of special awards.

The event included a special tribute to psychology professor Dr. Dan Beach, who is retiring after a remarkable 50 years at Dominican. Donning sunglasses and using Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire for inspiration, Dr. Bob Calin-Jageman rapidly summed up Beach’s five decades with the university, which drew a standing ovation.

Awards of excellence were also presented to faculty and staff members:

• St. Martin de Porres, OP, New Staff Member Award: Myhka McKinney, University Advancement, and Tyler Stibal, Athletics.

• St. Catherine of Siena, OP, Outstanding Faculty Scholarship Award: Dr. Bob Calin-Jageman, professor of psychology

• Sr. Melissa Waters, OP, Staff Excellence Award: Allison Liesz, Rebecca Crown Library, and Cedric Williams, Business Office.

• Sr. Diane Kennedy, OP, Exemplar of Mission Award, staff: Dave Carlson, Event Services

• Sr. Diane Kennedy, OP, Exemplar of Mission Award, faculty: Dr. Elizabeth Collier, professor of ethics.

• Four Cornerstones Team Excellence Award: Information Technology team

• Hugh McElwain Distinguished Service Award, staff: Omar Diaz, Information Technology

• Hugh McElwain Distinguished Service Award, Dr. Dan Beach, professor of psychology