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On May 9, 2011, in the rotunda of the Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building, the A. James Clark School of Engineering held its annual Staff Appreciation Event. Hosted by Dean Darryll Pines, the event recognized the skill, commitment and spirit of Clark School staff members.
Dean Pines noted that employees not only do good work, but also do “good works” that inspire other staff members and himself to go the extra mile for students, faculty members, visitors, and each other.
George Syrmos, executive director of the Office of Advanced Engineering Education, described the progress he has witnessed at the Clark School during his 20 years here.
“I have been fortunate to see the Clark School advance and to lead a great team that has contributed to its success. We have expanded our professional education programs, moved into web-based delivery, and attracted many more students. My experience here has been very rewarding both professionally and personally.”
Naji Hammad, coordinator for the Engineering Copy Center, added, “We have made the copy center into a resource for the Clark School and the entire university, with the latest technologies and great service. And at the same time I have been able to finish my degree in computer science and to take on some additional responsibilities with the Engineering Information Technology department. The center and I have come a long way!”
Jane Fines, director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Special Programs and a staff member for 20 years, said, “I’ve been able to take on new and more responsible roles here, and that’s satisfying. I’ve also seen our scholarship program grow and help more students, thanks in large part to the gifts of A. James Clark. And we’ve come a long way in international programs, with more and more students going abroad.”
At the close of the event, the dean congratulated Sharon Hodgson, who was awarded the Dr. Marilyn Berman Pollans Outstanding Service Award for Staff at the December commencement. Guests enjoyed a dessert reception after the ceremony concluded. A list of Clark School staff members who were honored at the event follows.
Dr. Marilyn Berman Pollans Outstanding Service Award for Staff Ms. Sharon Hodgson Fire Protection Engineering
Clark School Staff Members with Service of 35, 30, 25, and 20 years Civil and Environmental Engineering Janet L. Alessandrini – 25 years Clark School Dean’s Office Maureen L. Meyer – 35 years George Syrmos – 20 years Naji S. Hammad – 20 years Jane F. Fines – 20 years LaWanda S. Kamalidiin – 20 years Electrical and Computer Engineering Dolores A. Harris – 30 years Maria C. Hoo – 20 years Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute Cindy L. Gilbert – 25 years Materials Science & Engineering Vincent G. Adams – 25 years Ginette Villeneuve – 20 years Mechanical Engineering Joanyuan E. Lee – 20 years
Clark School Staff Members with Service of 15, 10, and 5 years George Dearstine, Jr. – 15 years James Zahniser – 15 years Joseph Belew – 10 years Tamara Hamilton – 10 years Cherrie Hughes – 10 years Alexis Jenkins – 10 years JoAnne Kagle – 10 years Althia Kirlew – 10 years Jay Renner – 10 years Paula Beaver – 5 years Bruk Berhane – 5 years Melissa Corley – 5 years Kimberley Edwards – 5 years Kerri Popplar-James – 5 years Edmund T. Knight – 5 years Faye Levine – 5 years Maritza Montelara – 5 years Lisa Perez – 5 years Ruth Rencher – 5 years Caron Wildy – 5 years Daniel Wysling – 5 years
New Clark School Staff Members William Barnes – Director, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute Carolyn Flowers – Administrative Assistant I, Electrical and Computer Engineering Tamara Fuller – Coordinator, Successful Engineering Education and Development Support (SEEDS) Program, Women in Engineering Program Diane Hicks – Coordinator, External Relations Jermaine Jackson – Academic Advisor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Kia Johnson – Payroll Coordinator, Electrical and Computer Engineering Chris Jones – Accounting Associate, Civil & Environmental Engineering John Kerwin – Manager, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute Bria McElroy – Assistant Director, Women in Engineering Program Ron Noble – Administrative Assistant II, Fischell Department of Bioengineering Jahmal Rich – Specialist, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute Jay Smith – Associate Director, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute Deborah Thompson – Administrative Assistant II, Fischell Department of Bioengineering Laura Thorsen – Accounting Associate, Aerospace Engineering Jaclin Warner – Coordinator, Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute Dawn Wheeler – Research Coordinator, Institute for Systems Research Christina Wilson – Accounting Associate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Photos by Al Santos
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