It was a distinct privilege to welcome more than 20 of our retired faculty and staff to campus this week for our annual President’s Emeritus Club luncheon. We owe a special debt of gratitude to these fine individuals who helped to shape and sustain our fine university.
This year's attendees, collectively, represented more than half a millennium of outstanding service to our beloved Pitt-Johnstown.
This annual event, which is part of our Homecoming celebration, is truly a highlight of my year, and I offer special thanks to the dedicated retirees who spent their afternoon with us:
- Dr. Bill Brice (Geology) - 34 years
- Dr. Joseph Carney (Chemistry) - 30 years
- Dr. Greg Dick (Engineering Technology) - 36 years
- Mrs. Catherine Esaias (Health Services) - 15 years
- Dr. Ellen Feeley (Nursing) - 12 years
- Joanne Felix (Health Services) - 15 years
- Dr. Nancy Grove (Nursing) - 17 years
- Frank Hauser (Physical Plant) - 15 years
- Clyder Horner (Athletics) - 36 years
- Dr. Jean James (Education) - 18 years
- Claudia Jones (Biology) - 30 years
- Dr. Uldis Kaktins (Geology) - 33 years
- John Klavuhn (Engineering Technology) - 26 years
- Patricia McKinley (Career Services) - 19 years
- George Mostoller (Engineering Technology) - 38 years
- Joe Parker (Purchasing) - 20 years
- Harry Probert (Physical Plant) - 32 years
- Dr. Lowell Shaffer (Student Affairs) - 29 years
- Dr. Clifford Thompson (Chemistry) - 31 Years
- Dr. Kamal Verma (Humanities) - 39 years
- Shirley Verna (Health Services) - 18 years
- Tony Zack (Physical Plant) - 21 years
Mountain Cat Proud!
Jem Spectar,
President