Penn State University Libraries’ 2024 employee award recipients are (top row from left): Sneha Susan Kallinkal, Lori Lysiak, Andrew Marshall, Deb Martin; (bottom row) Brett Spencer, Ruth Kitchin Tillman, Leigh Tinik, and members of the Rankism Solutions Community of Practice (top row Jon Wallace, Teresa Slobuski; middle row Linda Sanchez, Jackie Dillon-Fast; bottom row Dawn Amsberry, Meg Massey).
Penn State University Libraries recognized 12 outstanding faculty and staff April 11, from among its more than 500 employees. Faye Chadwell, dean of University Libraries and Scholarly Communications, presided over an awards ceremony to continue a tradition of recognizing employees that spans at least 50 years.
From L to R: Jumah P. Taweh, Alumni Achievement Award recipient; Cory Varona Corniel, Outstanding Young Alumnae co-recipient, and Pamela Shupp Menet, Volunteer Service Award recipient. Not pictured: Nicol Varona Cancelmo, Outstanding Young Alumnae co-recipient.
The Penn State Berks Alumni Society celebrated three alumni who received awards for 2023 during its awards ceremony on April 25. Cory Varona Corniel and Nicol Varona Cancelmo received the Outstanding Young Alumnae Award, Jumah P. Taweh earned the Alumni Achievement Award, and Pamela Shupp Menet received the Volunteer Service Award.
Aidee Santos Acosta has carved her path during her time on campus. Santos will earn her baccalaureate degree in biology with a concentration in genetics and developmental biology on Saturday, May 4, during the Penn State Berks spring commencement ceremony at the Santander Arena in Reading.
Growing up, going to college was always a dream for Erick Astacio. While it seemed like the dream was out of reach at times, he found a way to succeed. In a few days, he will realize that dream when he crosses the stage to earn his baccalaureate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology with a minor in chemistry, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, during the Penn State Berks spring commencement ceremony at the Santander Arena in Reading.
