SMU honors retirees, faculty and staff for years of service

Seven long-time Saint Mary’s University employees will retire this year including, from left: Jerrie Seibert, director of campus safety,11 years; Robert “B.J.” Jonsgaard, maintenance custodial trainer, 16 years; Jim Vogel, professor of chemistry, 23 years; Sandra Beth, interim director of Fitzgerald Library, eight years; Dr. Larry Luttmers, professor of psychology, 41 years; and Dr. Jeffrey Highland, provost and vice president of the College, 32 years. Not pictured is Dr. Jane Cowgill, assistant professor of English, nine years. This group was recognized at an employee service event Thursday, April 23. Other Winona campus employees honored included: Brother Louis DeThomasis, Leslie McElmury, Dr. Wesley Miller, and Dr. Paul Weiner, 25 years; Lucille Smith and Francis Speck, 30 years; Patricia Fleming, Dr. Marilyn Frost and Anthony Piscitiello, 40 years; and Rev. Andrew Fabian, 45 years. Employees with 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-year anniversaries were also recognized.