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Bryn Mawr Staff Celebrated at Annual Summer Picnic

June 16, 2025 Melissa Scott

Last week, on a sunny June afternoon, staff gathered around tables covered with colorful, checked tablecloths to eat and catch up with colleagues from departments and offices across the campus for the College's annual staff picnic. The picnic is an opportunity for staff to celebrate the end of another academic year and honor their colleagues' achievements and years of service. This year, President Wendy Cadge, alongside Interim Assistant VP of Human Resources Candace Baer, handed out the awards. 

"I talk often about Bryn Mawr shining its light. That’s an image and a reality that very much includes each of you. Bryn Mawr’s light could not shine brightly without its remarkable staff. Thank you for all that you do for this College, today and every day," said Wendy Cadge in her welcoming remarks.

The McPherson Award for Excellence, which recognizes excellence and service to the community and is based on community nominations, was presented to Edwin Sanchez from Housekeeping, Betsy Cancelliere from the Provost's Office, and Berry Chamness from LITS.

The Service/Craft Appreciation Award was established in 2022 in memory of Professor of English Michael Tratner by his family. Tratner advocated for all staff being treated as important members of the college community. This year, the award was given to Marianne Smith from Housekeeping, George Edwards from Dining Services, Hope Foley from Housekeeping, Te Lo from Campus Safety, and Arnold Zimmerman from Transportation.

The below staff members were recognized for their years of service to the College.

Service Awards

Five years of service

Joyce Angelucci

Caitlin Brown

Bronwen Densmore

David Diaz Adames

Howard Ding

Ryan Floody

Anthony Hanna

Michael Harris

Pamela Johnson

Katarina Karris-Flores

Erin Kindred

Allison Mills

Ann-Therese Ortiz

Rupesh Parekh

Sakinah Rahman

Halle Ruane

Roy Smith

Elaine Tang

Tracy Weber

Nora Weiser-Woods

John Weldon

Andreia Woods

 

Ten years of service

Tina Bockius

Glenn Cummings

Laura Henrich

Jim Huang

Dayna Levy

Laura Surtees

Shalana Thomas

Deryk Williams

Carolyn Wilson

Sue Witherite

Fifteen years of service

Richard Barry

Jennifer Beale

Nancy Cassano-George

Xuemei Cheng

Mary DiMarino

John Kelley

Alyssa Slattery

 

Twenty years of service

Sara Forrest

Georgia Harris

Elizabeth Latham

Camilla MacKay

Beth McGowan

John Murphy

Kimberly O'Connell

Tanisha Powell

Twenty-five years of service

Andrew Bilotta

Marian Brill

Ann Marie Eccles

Deb Grant

Patricia Lausch

Tijana Stefanovic

David Sturgis

Cynthia Washington

Arleen Zimmerle

Thirty years of service

Shana Fountain

Shelia Tatum

Thirty-five years of service

Debra Chadwick

Ann Diaz-Barriga

Forty years of service

Carrise Mangano

Vincent Ward

Twenty-five Years at Bryn Mawr

A separate luncheon is held each year to mark those employees celebrating their 25th anniversary at the College. Staff celebrating the milestone this year are pictured at left with President Wendy Cadge: Ann Marie Eccles (Admissions), Patricia Lausch (The Impact Center), Deb Grant (Facilities), Arleen Zimmerle (LITS), Marian Brill (Health Professions Advising), Wendy Cadge, Cynthia Washington (Alumnae/i Relations and Development), and Tijana Stefanovic (Finance). Not pictured: Andrew Bilotta (Facilities) and David Sturgis (LITS).

Wendy Cadge with staff at luncheon

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