East Stroudsburg University honored 95 employees for their service and dedication during the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Oct. 24. Employee service ranges from 10 to 50 years.

“It is great to see such a nice cross-section of campus represented during this year’s recognition ceremony,” said ESU President Kenneth Long.

“Some of this year’s honorees teach in the broad range of disciplines across the curriculum, while others provide administrative support services or student services, make sure this campus is in pristine condition or serve the campus by keeping our technology running smoothly. The work by all of these individuals is important for both recruiting and retaining our students and in successfully fulfilling the university’s mission.”

ESU honorees include:

55 years of service: Denny Douds, sport management.

35 years of service: Anthony Drago, psychology; Henry Fremount, building maintenance; Scott Heinrich, facilities management; Michelle Keiper, president’s office; Nancy Palumbo, building care services; and June Pepe, records & registration.

30 years of service: Pattabiraman Neelakantan, political science & economics; Gina Scala, special education & rehabilitation; and Craig Wilson, early childhood & elementary education.

25 years of service: Abdalla Aldras, biological sciences; Mary Beth Allen, reading; Christina Brecht, health studies; George Butts, building maintenance; Kathy Perrine, psychology; Samuel Quainoo, political science & economics; Kimberly Razzano, health studies; Alan Semon, computing & communication services; Stephen Strunk, campus care; and Brenda Wilkins, computing & communication services.

20 years of service: Miguel Barbosa, president’s office; Renee Boburka, psychology; Donna Bulzoni, business office; Colleen Dudzinski, athletics; Maria Kitchens - Kintz, college of arts & sciences; Albert McCormick, athletics; Reto Muller, sociology, social work & criminal justice; Donna Shepherd, health & wellness; Matthew Simmons, academic success; Elizabeth Leigh Smith, English; Howard Whidden, biological sciences; Lisa Williams, building care services; Jennifer Young, counseling & psychological services.

Employees with five, 10 and 15 years of service were also honored.