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Faculty and staff recognized for decades of service

University of the Pacific faculty and staff honored at annual years of service luncheon.

Faculty and staff celebrated milestone work anniversaries at the annual years of service luncheon held on Knoles Lawn.  (May 1, 2024)

Working in the mailroom at University of the Pacific is a labor of love for Joy Hart—so much so that she has done it for 45 years.

“I love my job and I love the people,” Hart said. “They all are so special.”

Hart was one of two employees with 45 years honored at luncheons on the Stockton (May 1) and Sacramento campuses (April 25). The San Francisco Campus will have a years of service celebration on June 18.

The annual events honor milestone work anniversaries for faculty and staff in increments of five years. Recipients of the annual Cavanaugh, Staff Champion of DEI and Podesto awards also were announced.

Joy Hart was recognized for 45 years of service at Pacific

Chief Financial Officer James Walsh (left) recognized Joy Hart (right) and Joseph Alward (not pictured) for 45 years of service to Pacific.

Hart was surrounded by colleagues at the Stockton luncheon. Lynne Madewell, mailroom manager for the Stockton and Sacramento campuses, shared her praise.

“Simply put, she is her name. Joy is a joy,” Madewell said. “She shares her warmth every day on the job.”

Hart has a unique job in the mailroom. She manages the shredding.

“We cannot keep up with her,” Madewell laughed. “She just powers right through things. She is one of the hardest workers I have ever been around.”

Joseph Alward of College of the Pacific is the other Pacific employee honored for 45 years.

Alward, whose academic specialty is solid-state physics, teaches more than 200 students each year in the introductory physics sequence and physics for non-majors. Students consistently praise Alward for his commitment to their academic success.

He is known for providing an encouraging, supportive environment that fosters positive student outcomes.

40 years of service

Bonnie O’Hearn, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

According to colleagues, O’Hearn is “indispensable” to the work of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. She has worked with numerous department chairs and faculty.

She acts quickly and proficiently in helping faculty navigate budget allocation and day-to-day management issues.

Mary Nevis, Pacific Technology

Nevis began her Pacific career as a secretary in the Pharmacy School. The department started with one Apple computer. She joined the Eberhardt School of Business in 1997, running IT systems and information services support for faculty, students and staff for nearly 21 years.

In 2018, Nevis advanced her career, becoming identity and access manager for Pacific Technology, the role she holds today.

Robert Ramirez, Business Operations

Ramirez, also known as Tiger, has been with the university since 1984. He is known as an ambassador to the university and asset to the Facilities Department.

 

35 years of service

Wendy Cornwall, Athletics

Beginning her career at Pacific in 1991 after earning her bachelor's degree from Pacific in 1988, Cornwall has held a variety of impactful roles. She is currently serving as the director of compliance for Pacific Athletics.

Julie Wendland, Development

Wendland has been a stalwart of the Pacific Athletics Department. Serving as the accounts manager for the Pacific Athletic Foundation, she oversees all donations and accounting for the foundation. She has supported countless events over the years, including the Orange and Black Ball.

Jimmy Shipes, Business Operations

Shipes has been with the university since 1989 and always helps whenever he is asked. He is a swimming pool technician for the university.

 

30 years of service

Todd Fabian, Psychology, College of the Pacific

Susan Giraldez, Modern Language & Literature, College of the Pacific

Audrey Lee, Administration Operations, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

Xiaoling Li, Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutics, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

Charles McCallum, Chemistry, College of the Pacific

Farley Staniec, Economics, College of the Pacific

Myrna Vick, Eberhardt School of Business

 

25 years of service

Michael Doherty, Computer Science, School of Engineering & Computer Science

Cynthia Dobbs, English, College of the Pacific

Yanko Estay, Physical Plant, Business Operations

Albert Huang, Business Analytics, Eberhardt School of Business

Chi-Wook Lee, Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering & Computer Science

Courtney Lehmann, English, College of the Pacific

Lisa May, Pacific Card, Budget and Finance

Yong Moon, Experiential Learning, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

Michael Nevarez, Grounds, Business Operations

Eric Typpo, Accounting, Eberhardt School of Business

Deborah Walker, Biological Sciences, College of the Pacific

Raoul Villalpando, Administrative Operations, Pacific Technology

 

20 years of service

Maria Anguiano, Physical Plant, Business Operations

Angelita Balingit, Accounts Payable, Budget & Finance

Martha Banuelos, Physical Plant, Business Operations

Patrice Coss, Human Resources, Business Operations

Xin Guo, Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutics, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

Carolynn Kohn, Psychology, College of the Pacific

Kirk Land, Biological Sciences, College of the Pacific

Patrick Langham, Jazz Studies, Conservatory of Music

Elizabeth Ledesma, Student Business Services, Budget & Finance

Jennifer Maroney, Administrative Operations, Benerd College

Cherilyn Moe, Accounts Payable, Budget & Finance

Andrew Pitcher, General Education Program, College of the Pacific

Michelle Preston, Student Business Services, Budget & Finance

Elizabeth Rangel, Physical Plant, Business Operations

Kong Thao, Physical Plant, Business Operations

Kimberly Turner, Physical Plant, Business Operations

Arianna Yepez, Jacoby Center, College of the Pacific

 

Sacramento Campus

20 years of service

Omar Dajani, McGeorge School of Law

Dianna Martinez, McGeorge School of Law

Stephanie Thompson, McGeorge School of Law