SUNY Potsdam Honors 40 College Retirees
The State University of New York at Potsdam Thanks 40 Employees for Years of Service to the College, Upon Their Retirements
Potsdam, NY (05/24/2024) — SUNY Potsdam recently honored 40 longtime employees who retired during the 2023-24 academic year. Together, the faculty and staff members had collectively dedicated an incredible 983 years of service to the institution throughout their careers.
"It is with great admiration and gratitude that we acknowledge the remarkable contributions of these 40 retiring employees. Throughout their tenure at SUNY Potsdam, they have exemplified dedication and commitment to our institution and its students. Their unwavering service and steadfast support have shaped the lives of countless individuals. On behalf of the entire College community, I extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes as they embark on a new chapter in their lives," said SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne R. Smith.
This year's SUNY Potsdam retirees included:
- Margaret Barlow, Biology: 23 years of service
- Diane Billings, Business Administration: 21 years of service
- Lori Blaha, Computing and Technology Services: 33 years of service
- Richelle Bonner-Murray, School of Arts and Sciences: 25 years of service
- Bridget Bradish, Student Health Services: 26 years of service
- David Brouwer, Computing and Technology Services: 32 years of service
- Helen Bush, School of Arts and Sciences: 25 years of service
- Holly Chambers, Libraries: 39 years of service
- Philip Colby, Physical Plant: 20 years of service
- Michelle Conant, Custodial Services: 33 years of service
- Stephanie Coyne DeGhett, English and Communication: 43 years of service
- Bruce Frederick, PACES: 26 years of service
- Elizabeth Guiney, Custodial Services: 17 years of service
- Tracy Harcourt, Student Health Services: 21 years of service
- Maurice LaRock, Physical Plant: 29 years of service
- Ada Law, Provost and Academic Affairs: 17 years of service
- Marc Leuthold, Art : 27 years of service
- Cathy Lefleur, Custodial Services: 18 years of service
- Lora Lunt, Modern Languages: 34 years of service
- William Mitchell, Athletics and Physical Education: 36 years of service
- Linda Moerschell, English and Communications: 20 years of service
- Heather O'Hara, Human Resources: 24 years of service
- Kathleen O'Rourke, Public Health and Human Performance: 30 years of service
- Laura Peary, School of Arts and Sciences: 9 years of service
- James Peters, Physical Plant: 41 years of service
- Noreen Poirier, Physical Plant: 15 years of service
- Julie Reagan, Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification: 23 years of service
- D. Jefferson Reeder, Physical Plant: 21 years of service
- Jayne Riley, Admissions: 35 years of service
- Terrence Riley, Computing and Technology Services: 20 years of service
- C. Douglas Rubio, Crane School of Music: 30 years of service
- Oscar Sarmiento, Modern Languages: 31 years of service
- F. Douglass Schatz, Art: 23 years of service
- Christopher Sherman, Physical Plant: 28 years of service
- Roberta Sherman, Custodial Services: 18 years of service
- Donald George Smith, Crane School of Music: 16 years of service
- John Smithers, Computing and Technology Services: 11 years of service
- Eudora Watson, School of Education and Professional Studies: 13 years of service
- Marta Whalen, School of Arts and Sciences: 17 years of service
- Darius Winters, Physical Plant: 13 years of service
To find out more about employment at SUNY Potsdam, visit www.potsdam.edu/offices/hr.
About SUNY Potsdam:
Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.
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