Models of Excellence 2015 |
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Penn is proud to announce the 2015 recipients of Models of Excellence and Pillars of Excellence Awards. Nominated by coworkers and chosen by a rotating selection committee of campus leaders, the winning individuals and teams have made major contributions to Penn’s standing as a world-class institution.
Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees!
2015 Pillars of Excellence Award Winner
The Pillars of Excellence Award, introduced in 2014, recognizes the important support our weekly-paid staff members provide to promote Penn’s success.
Michelle Majeski, Business Services:for her leadership and exemplary customer service; her optimism, kindness and respect of others as the Rodin College House resident manager.
2015 Pillars of Excellence Honorable Mentions
Penn Children’s Center Teachers Team: for their professional skills, integrity, compassion and nurturing as our Penn Children’s Center’s Lead Teachers.
Mary Dowds, Business Services
Najah Munson, Business Services
Michael Rosato, Facilities & Real Estate Services (FRES): for playing a significant part in the day-to-day operations in the Franklin Building, where safety and service is the top priority in his role as custodian.
2015 Models of Excellence Award Winners
The Models of Excellence Award recognizes staff member accomplishments that reflect initiative, leadership, increased efficiency and a deep commitment to service.
Penn Green Campus Partnership Team: for above-and-beyond contributions of each team member in assisting in the achievement of integrating sustainability into coursework, community and campus planning, design and operations.
Ray Aull, Business Services
Matthew Brown, Business Services
Joseph F. Campbell, Penn Law
Chloe Cerwinka, FRES
Leandra Davis, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Rafael de Luna, The Wharton School
Sarah Fisher, FRES
Brent Friedman, Business Services
Joseph Gaither, FRES
Daniel Garofalo, FRES
Julian Goresko, FRES
Tracy Hawkins, Business Services
Vira Homick, Business Services
Sara E. King, School of Arts & Sciences
Kimberly Kopple, School of Veterinary Medicine
Aldis Kurmis, School of Social Policy & Practice
Barbara Lea-Kruger, Business Services
Joel Mintzer, Business Services
Jennifer Mishkin, Perelman School of Medicine
Colleen Reardon, Business Services
Dan Schupsky, Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics
Heidi Wunder, FRES
Andrew Zarynow, FRES
Quaker Days Team: for the tireless work and unprecedented level of cooperation between University schools and centers to provide extraordinary service to our admitted students to encourage enrollment and to showcase student life at Penn.
Kathleen Shields Anderson, Division of Public Safety
Jeffrey J. Barta, Business Services
Nathan A. Cockrum, Business Services
Sue Kauffman DePuyt, Provost’s Center
Erin Doby, Business Services
Hilary Easley, Business Services
Ellen Eckert, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
John Eckman, Business Services
Paul Forchielli, Business Services
Liam Gingrow, Business Services
Rebecca Golpe, Business Services
Cherie Heller, Division of Public Safety
Derek Hunsberger, Business Services
Jonathan Katzenbach, The Wharton School
Pamela Lampitt, Business Services
Barbara Lea-Kruger, Business Services
Thomas MacDonald, Business Services
Michelle Majeski, Business Services
Justin C. Mazur, School of Arts & Sciences
Nancy McCue, Business Services
Sarah McFarlane, Business Services
Lou Metzger, Provost’s Center
Martin Redman, College Houses & Academic Services
Yvonne Romero da Silva, Provost’s Center
Michelle Ruggia, Business Services
Christian Sapp, Business Services
Marianne Smith, School of Nursing
Beth Tucker, Business Services
Gary Williams, Division of Public Safety
2015 Models of Excellence Honorable Mentions
ARCH Team: for collaborating to transform the Arts Research and Cultural House (ARCH) into a destination that brings people together by fostering cultural diversity, awareness, education and community.
Steve Becker, FRES
Mark Breitenbach, FRES
Ke Feng, FRES
William Gipson, University Life
Thomas Hauber, University Life
David Hollenberg, FRES
Pamela Lampitt, Business Services
Barbara Lea-Kruger, Business Services
Thomas MacDonald, Business Services
Rob Nelson, Provost’s Center
Hoag Levins, The Wharton School: for his initiative and creativity in executing a comprehensive multi-media communication and promotional program for the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics’ Summer Undergraduate Minority Research (SUMR) program.
Singh Center for Nanotechnology Team: for planning, designing and constructing a state-of-the-art nanotechnology facility that engages the local, national and global research community.
Ed Benfold, FRES
Michael Dausch, FRES
Leandra Davis, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
David Hollenberg, FRES
Christopher Kern, FRES
Chris Montowski, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Joseph Passante, Provost’s Center
Roman Petyk, President’s Center
Jennifer Wetzel, FRES
Ira Winston, School of Arts & Sciences/School of Engineering & Applied Sciences/School of Design
Doug Yates, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Model Supervisor Award
The 2015 Model Supervisor Award finalists will be announced in March. This award honors supervisors who are successful and productive contributors to Penn’s success. The winner will be announced at the upcoming award ceremony.
Models of Excellence, Pillars of Excellence and Model Supervisor Award winners will each receive $500 and a symbolic award (see image above). Noteworthy staff who have earned Honorable Mentions will receive $250 and a symbolic award (see image above).
Award Ceremony and Reception
Join the 2015 honorees and President Amy Gutmann at the award ceremony and reception on March 24 at 4 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium. All members of the Penn community are invited to the celebration. If you’d like to attend the festivities, contact Human Resources at models@hr.upenn.edu or (215) 898-1012.
Visit https://www.hr.upenn.edu/models for a detailed look at the Models of Excellence Program, including information about the nomination process and past honorees.
—Division of Human Resources
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