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Heather Faubert, of Kingston, a research assistant in the Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology, was introduced by Lisa Tewksbury, a research associate in the department. Tewksbury remembered meeting Faubert her first year working with URI entomologist Dick Casagrande. Faubert started a pest management program that helped local potato growers and expanded to include fruit tree growers, nurseries, greenhouses, vineyards – and pretty much all growers who needed assistance. “We are all happy for Heather in her retirement but the growers I meet now are also feeling a bit at a loss. They say: ‘She was so knowledgeable,’ ‘I miss seeing her appear at the farm – she always brightened my day,’ ‘She was a constant,’” said Tewksbury. “It’s clear to me and I am sure it was clear to Rhode Island farmers over the years that Heather Faubert excelled at her job and sincerely enjoyed it.”
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Jane Miner, of Jamestown, business manager for the Narragansett Bay Campus and the Graduate School of Oceanography, was introduced by David Smith, professor of oceanography. Miner, who grew up in Jamestown, never strayed far from her beloved island but she made a world of difference at URI as part of the GSO for nearly its entire history, said Smith. After graduating from Clark University with a degree in environmental science, she started working at the newly established Coastal Resources Center at the GSO in 1977. “Eventually, Jane came to sit at the center of all things financial at GSO,” said Smith. “The answer to most questions regarding money was ‘go see Jane,’ as she has a truly complete and nuanced knowledge of every separate unit at GSO. … [H]er efforts at GSO were essential in supporting research around the globe by dozens of faculty and hundreds of graduate students. We are all grateful.”
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The 2024 Lifetime Service Society inductees, from left: David Nelson, Craig Louzon, Joanne Lawrence, Jane Miner, Heather Faubert, Peter Nightingale, and Arthur Gold were honored on Dec. 6. Inductees Richard Anderson, William Euler, Paul Florin, and Stuart Westin were unable to attend the ceremony.
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David Nelson, of Wakefield, professor of molecular biology and biochemistry, was honored by Jay Sperry, professor emeritus of cell and molecular biology. “Dave was a hard-working individual as a teacher and a researcher,” said Sperry, who was chairman of their department. “He was passionate about his research and highly effective at securing funding for it. He was always ready and eager to help his graduate students, any undergraduate or graduate student, as well as fellow professors.”
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Joanne Lawrence, of Exeter, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, the Office of Enrollment Services and with the Faculty Senate in her 42 years at URI, was introduced by Michael Rice, professor of fisheries and aquaculture and former Faculty Senate president. Lawrence, who was awarded the URI Foundation University Staff Excellence Award in 2004, was adroit at diplomatically handling problems when they arose – from students worried about graduation requirements to busy deans requiring quick institutional information, Rice said. “Joanne’s knowledge of the nuances of curricular requirements is legendary,” he said. “[Her] excellence in service and spirit of bonhomie carried on during her entire time in the Faculty Senate Office.”
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David Nelson, of Wakefield, professor of molecular biology and biochemistry, was honored by Jay Sperry, professor emeritus of cell and molecular biology. “Dave was a hard-working individual as a teacher and a researcher,” said Sperry, who was chairman of their department. “He was passionate about his research and highly effective at securing funding for it. He was always ready and eager to help his graduate students, any undergraduate or graduate student, as well as fellow professors.”
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The 2024 Lifetime Service Society inductees, from left: David Nelson, Craig Louzon, Joanne Lawrence, Jane Miner, Heather Faubert, Peter Nightingale, and Arthur Gold were honored on Dec. 6. Inductees Richard Anderson, William Euler, Paul Florin, and Stuart Westin were unable to attend the ceremony.
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Joanne Lawrence, of Exeter, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, the Office of Enrollment Services and with the Faculty Senate in her 42 years at URI, was introduced by Michael Rice, professor of fisheries and aquaculture and former Faculty Senate president. Lawrence, who was awarded the URI Foundation University Staff Excellence Award in 2004, was adroit at diplomatically handling problems when they arose – from students worried about graduation requirements to busy deans requiring quick institutional information, Rice said. “Joanne’s knowledge of the nuances of curricular requirements is legendary,” he said. “[Her] excellence in service and spirit of bonhomie carried on during her entire time in the Faculty Senate Office.”
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Jane Miner, of Jamestown, business manager for the Narragansett Bay Campus and the Graduate School of Oceanography, was introduced by David Smith, professor of oceanography. Miner, who grew up in Jamestown, never strayed far from her beloved island but she made a world of difference at URI as part of the GSO for nearly its entire history, said Smith. After graduating from Clark University with a degree in environmental science, she started working at the newly established Coastal Resources Center at the GSO in 1977. “Eventually, Jane came to sit at the center of all things financial at GSO,” said Smith. “The answer to most questions regarding money was ‘go see Jane,’ as she has a truly complete and nuanced knowledge of every separate unit at GSO. … [H]er efforts at GSO were essential in supporting research around the globe by dozens of faculty and hundreds of graduate students. We are all grateful.”
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Arthur Gold, of North Kingstown, professor emeritus in the Department of Natural Resources Science, was introduced by Peter Paton, a professor in the department. Gold, a past chair of the department, accomplished so much in this career at URI, said Paton. A watershed hydrologist, Gold investigated the effects of land use and natural features on water quality and river flow regimes. His work was supported by over $30 million in national grants, along with earning the URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement Scholarly Excellence Award, the University’s highest award for research. Gold, who was a major professor and advisor for more than 100 graduate students, also served a five-year appointment as a senior advisor on watershed research to the United Nations.
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The 2024 Lifetime Service Society inductees, from left: David Nelson, Craig Louzon, Joanne Lawrence, Jane Miner, Heather Faubert, Peter Nightingale, and Arthur Gold were honored on Dec. 6. Inductees Richard Anderson, William Euler, Paul Florin, and Stuart Westin were unable to attend the ceremony.
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Heather Faubert, of Kingston, a research assistant in the Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology, was introduced by Lisa Tewksbury, a research associate in the department. Tewksbury remembered meeting Faubert her first year working with URI entomologist Dick Casagrande. Faubert started a pest management program that helped local potato growers and expanded to include fruit tree growers, nurseries, greenhouses, vineyards – and pretty much all growers who needed assistance. “We are all happy for Heather in her retirement but the growers I meet now are also feeling a bit at a loss. They say: ‘She was so knowledgeable,’ ‘I miss seeing her appear at the farm – she always brightened my day,’ ‘She was a constant,’” said Tewksbury. “It’s clear to me and I am sure it was clear to Rhode Island farmers over the years that Heather Faubert excelled at her job and sincerely enjoyed it.”
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Joanne Lawrence, of Exeter, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, the Office of Enrollment Services and with the Faculty Senate in her 42 years at URI, was introduced by Michael Rice, professor of fisheries and aquaculture and former Faculty Senate president. Lawrence, who was awarded the URI Foundation University Staff Excellence Award in 2004, was adroit at diplomatically handling problems when they arose – from students worried about graduation requirements to busy deans requiring quick institutional information, Rice said. “Joanne’s knowledge of the nuances of curricular requirements is legendary,” he said. “[Her] excellence in service and spirit of bonhomie carried on during her entire time in the Faculty Senate Office.”
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David Nelson, of Wakefield, professor of molecular biology and biochemistry, was honored by Jay Sperry, professor emeritus of cell and molecular biology. “Dave was a hard-working individual as a teacher and a researcher,” said Sperry, who was chairman of their department. “He was passionate about his research and highly effective at securing funding for it. He was always ready and eager to help his graduate students, any undergraduate or graduate student, as well as fellow professors.”
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Arthur Gold, of North Kingstown, professor emeritus in the Department of Natural Resources Science, was introduced by Peter Paton, a professor in the department. Gold, a past chair of the department, accomplished so much in this career at URI, said Paton. A watershed hydrologist, Gold investigated the effects of land use and natural features on water quality and river flow regimes. His work was supported by over $30 million in national grants, along with earning the URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement Scholarly Excellence Award, the University’s highest award for research. Gold, who was a major professor and advisor for more than 100 graduate students, also served a five-year appointment as a senior advisor on watershed research to the United Nations.
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Jane Miner, of Jamestown, business manager for the Narragansett Bay Campus and the Graduate School of Oceanography, was introduced by David Smith, professor of oceanography. Miner, who grew up in Jamestown, never strayed far from her beloved island but she made a world of difference at URI as part of the GSO for nearly its entire history, said Smith. After graduating from Clark University with a degree in environmental science, she started working at the newly established Coastal Resources Center at the GSO in 1977. “Eventually, Jane came to sit at the center of all things financial at GSO,” said Smith. “The answer to most questions regarding money was ‘go see Jane,’ as she has a truly complete and nuanced knowledge of every separate unit at GSO. … [H]er efforts at GSO were essential in supporting research around the globe by dozens of faculty and hundreds of graduate students. We are all grateful.”
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David Nelson, of Wakefield, professor of molecular biology and biochemistry, was honored by Jay Sperry, professor emeritus of cell and molecular biology. “Dave was a hard-working individual as a teacher and a researcher,” said Sperry, who was chairman of their department. “He was passionate about his research and highly effective at securing funding for it. He was always ready and eager to help his graduate students, any undergraduate or graduate student, as well as fellow professors.”
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Jane Miner, of Jamestown, business manager for the Narragansett Bay Campus and the Graduate School of Oceanography, was introduced by David Smith, professor of oceanography. Miner, who grew up in Jamestown, never strayed far from her beloved island but she made a world of difference at URI as part of the GSO for nearly its entire history, said Smith. After graduating from Clark University with a degree in environmental science, she started working at the newly established Coastal Resources Center at the GSO in 1977. “Eventually, Jane came to sit at the center of all things financial at GSO,” said Smith. “The answer to most questions regarding money was ‘go see Jane,’ as she has a truly complete and nuanced knowledge of every separate unit at GSO. … [H]er efforts at GSO were essential in supporting research around the globe by dozens of faculty and hundreds of graduate students. We are all grateful.”
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Craig Louzon, of Charlestown, a grounds superintendent, was honored by Mike McDonald, landscape maintenance technician of the landscape and grounds department. Louzon, one of the first grounds workers to take courses on campus, served as a role model and was known for his calm leadership, McDonald said. For four decades, Louzon, a Boy Scout leader and Chariho School Committee member, was part of the team that prepared the campus for commencement and kept the campus open during severe weather. “In his 40 years of service, [Louzon] left an indelible mark with his co-workers and the University community,” said McDonald of his long-time supervisor. “In addition to being a supervisor for the back end of my career, Craig served as a mentor and friend to many who had the opportunity to work with him.”
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Joanne Lawrence, of Exeter, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, the Office of Enrollment Services and with the Faculty Senate in her 42 years at URI, was introduced by Michael Rice, professor of fisheries and aquaculture and former Faculty Senate president. Lawrence, who was awarded the URI Foundation University Staff Excellence Award in 2004, was adroit at diplomatically handling problems when they arose – from students worried about graduation requirements to busy deans requiring quick institutional information, Rice said. “Joanne’s knowledge of the nuances of curricular requirements is legendary,” he said. “[Her] excellence in service and spirit of bonhomie carried on during her entire time in the Faculty Senate Office.”
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Joanne Lawrence, of Exeter, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, the Office of Enrollment Services and with the Faculty Senate in her 42 years at URI, was introduced by Michael Rice, professor of fisheries and aquaculture and former Faculty Senate president. Lawrence, who was awarded the URI Foundation University Staff Excellence Award in 2004, was adroit at diplomatically handling problems when they arose – from students worried about graduation requirements to busy deans requiring quick institutional information, Rice said. “Joanne’s knowledge of the nuances of curricular requirements is legendary,” he said. “[Her] excellence in service and spirit of bonhomie carried on during her entire time in the Faculty Senate Office.”
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Arthur Gold, of North Kingstown, professor emeritus in the Department of Natural Resources Science, was introduced by Peter Paton, a professor in the department. Gold, a past chair of the department, accomplished so much in this career at URI, said Paton. A watershed hydrologist, Gold investigated the effects of land use and natural features on water quality and river flow regimes. His work was supported by over $30 million in national grants, along with earning the URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement Scholarly Excellence Award, the University’s highest award for research. Gold, who was a major professor and advisor for more than 100 graduate students, also served a five-year appointment as a senior advisor on watershed research to the United Nations.
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Arthur Gold, of North Kingstown, professor emeritus in the Department of Natural Resources Science, was introduced by Peter Paton, a professor in the department. Gold, a past chair of the department, accomplished so much in this career at URI, said Paton. A watershed hydrologist, Gold investigated the effects of land use and natural features on water quality and river flow regimes. His work was supported by over $30 million in national grants, along with earning the URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement Scholarly Excellence Award, the University’s highest award for research. Gold, who was a major professor and advisor for more than 100 graduate students, also served a five-year appointment as a senior advisor on watershed research to the United Nations.
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Jane Miner, of Jamestown, business manager for the Narragansett Bay Campus and the Graduate School of Oceanography, was introduced by David Smith, professor of oceanography. Miner, who grew up in Jamestown, never strayed far from her beloved island but she made a world of difference at URI as part of the GSO for nearly its entire history, said Smith. After graduating from Clark University with a degree in environmental science, she started working at the newly established Coastal Resources Center at the GSO in 1977. “Eventually, Jane came to sit at the center of all things financial at GSO,” said Smith. “The answer to most questions regarding money was ‘go see Jane,’ as she has a truly complete and nuanced knowledge of every separate unit at GSO. … [H]er efforts at GSO were essential in supporting research around the globe by dozens of faculty and hundreds of graduate students. We are all grateful.”
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Joanne Lawrence, of Exeter, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, the Office of Enrollment Services and with the Faculty Senate in her 42 years at URI, was introduced by Michael Rice, professor of fisheries and aquaculture and former Faculty Senate president. Lawrence, who was awarded the URI Foundation University Staff Excellence Award in 2004, was adroit at diplomatically handling problems when they arose – from students worried about graduation requirements to busy deans requiring quick institutional information, Rice said. “Joanne’s knowledge of the nuances of curricular requirements is legendary,” he said. “[Her] excellence in service and spirit of bonhomie carried on during her entire time in the Faculty Senate Office.”
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From left: Heather Faubert; Arthur Gold; Joanne Lawrence; Craig Louzon; Jane Miner; David Nelson; Peter Nightingale;
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Joanne Lawrence, of Exeter, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, the Office of Enrollment Services and with the Faculty Senate in her 42 years at URI, was introduced by Michael Rice, professor of fisheries and aquaculture and former Faculty Senate president. Lawrence, who was awarded the URI Foundation University Staff Excellence Award in 2004, was adroit at diplomatically handling problems when they arose – from students worried about graduation requirements to busy deans requiring quick institutional information, Rice said. “Joanne’s knowledge of the nuances of curricular requirements is legendary,” he said. “[Her] excellence in service and spirit of bonhomie carried on during her entire time in the Faculty Senate Office.”
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Arthur Gold, of North Kingstown, professor emeritus in the Department of Natural Resources Science, was introduced by Peter Paton, a professor in the department. Gold, a past chair of the department, accomplished so much in this career at URI, said Paton. A watershed hydrologist, Gold investigated the effects of land use and natural features on water quality and river flow regimes. His work was supported by over $30 million in national grants, along with earning the URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement Scholarly Excellence Award, the University’s highest award for research. Gold, who was a major professor and advisor for more than 100 graduate students, also served a five-year appointment as a senior advisor on watershed research to the United Nations.
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Joanne Lawrence, of Exeter, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, the Office of Enrollment Services and with the Faculty Senate in her 42 years at URI, was introduced by Michael Rice, professor of fisheries and aquaculture and former Faculty Senate president. Lawrence, who was awarded the URI Foundation University Staff Excellence Award in 2004, was adroit at diplomatically handling problems when they arose – from students worried about graduation requirements to busy deans requiring quick institutional information, Rice said. “Joanne’s knowledge of the nuances of curricular requirements is legendary,” he said. “[Her] excellence in service and spirit of bonhomie carried on during her entire time in the Faculty Senate Office.”
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Joanne Lawrence, of Exeter, who worked in the College of Arts and Sciences dean’s office, the Office of Enrollment Services and with the Faculty Senate in her 42 years at URI, was introduced by Michael Rice, professor of fisheries and aquaculture and former Faculty Senate president. Lawrence, who was awarded the URI Foundation University Staff Excellence Award in 2004, was adroit at diplomatically handling problems when they arose – from students worried about graduation requirements to busy deans requiring quick institutional information, Rice said. “Joanne’s knowledge of the nuances of curricular requirements is legendary,” he said. “[Her] excellence in service and spirit of bonhomie carried on during her entire time in the Faculty Senate Office.”
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Arthur Gold, of North Kingstown, professor emeritus in the Department of Natural Resources Science, was introduced by Peter Paton, a professor in the department. Gold, a past chair of the department, accomplished so much in this career at URI, said Paton. A watershed hydrologist, Gold investigated the effects of land use and natural features on water quality and river flow regimes. His work was supported by over $30 million in national grants, along with earning the URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement Scholarly Excellence Award, the University’s highest award for research. Gold, who was a major professor and advisor for more than 100 graduate students, also served a five-year appointment as a senior advisor on watershed research to the United Nations.
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Jane Miner, of Jamestown, business manager for the Narragansett Bay Campus and the Graduate School of Oceanography, was introduced by David Smith, professor of oceanography. Miner, who grew up in Jamestown, never strayed far from her beloved island but she made a world of difference at URI as part of the GSO for nearly its entire history, said Smith. After graduating from Clark University with a degree in environmental science, she started working at the newly established Coastal Resources Center at the GSO in 1977. “Eventually, Jane came to sit at the center of all things financial at GSO,” said Smith. “The answer to most questions regarding money was ‘go see Jane,’ as she has a truly complete and nuanced knowledge of every separate unit at GSO. … [H]er efforts at GSO were essential in supporting research around the globe by dozens of faculty and hundreds of graduate students. We are all grateful.” Peter Nightingale, of Kingston, professor of physics, was honored by Leonard Kahn, professor and chair of physics. Kahn recognized Nightingale’s many contributions to the growth of the physics department, especially in increasing the graduate program, in which Nightingale has taught every class. Nightingale was named a fellow of the American Physical Society, an honor bestowed on fewer than 1% of its members, and he was co-author of a publication cited by the Nobel Prize committee in awarding the Nobel for physics. “As much as I admire his contribution to the department and to the general physics community, I am in awe of his work for peace and justice through activism,” said Kahn. “While it is easy and comfortable to sit back and complain about the current state of affairs, it takes a special drive to act on those principles and push for change. Peter has that drive, and he has never shrunk from taking a stand.”
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Heather Faubert, of Kingston, a research assistant in the Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology, was introduced by Lisa Tewksbury, a research associate in the department. Tewksbury remembered meeting Faubert her first year working with URI entomologist Dick Casagrande. Faubert started a pest management program that helped local potato growers and expanded to include fruit tree growers, nurseries, greenhouses, vineyards – and pretty much all growers who needed assistance. “We are all happy for Heather in her retirement but the growers I meet now are also feeling a bit at a loss. They say: ‘She was so knowledgeable,’ ‘I miss seeing her appear at the farm – she always brightened my day,’ ‘She was a constant,’” said Tewksbury. “It’s clear to me and I am sure it was clear to Rhode Island farmers over the years that Heather Faubert excelled at her job and sincerely enjoyed it.”
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Craig Louzon, of Charlestown, a grounds superintendent, was honored by Mike McDonald, landscape maintenance technician of the landscape and grounds department. Louzon, one of the first grounds workers to take courses on campus, served as a role model and was known for his calm leadership, McDonald said. For four decades, Louzon, a Boy Scout leader and Chariho School Committee member, was part of the team that prepared the campus for commencement and kept the campus open during severe weather. “In his 40 years of service, [Louzon] left an indelible mark with his co-workers and the University community,” said McDonald of his long-time supervisor. “In addition to being a supervisor for the back end of my career, Craig served as a mentor and friend to many who had the opportunity to work with him.”
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Society 2016 Inductees
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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URI Lifetime Service Awards 2018.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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2019 URI Lifetime Service Society Induction Ceremony.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Society 2016 Inductees
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Lifetime Service Society 2016 Inductees
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Society 2016 Inductees
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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2019 URI Lifetime Service Society Induction Ceremony.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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2019 URI Lifetime Service Society Induction Ceremony.Cathy English, presenter for Linda Sebelia.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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2019 URI Lifetime Service Society Induction Ceremony.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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2019 URI Lifetime Service Society Induction Ceremony.Trish Casey, presenter for Wendy Asting.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Society 2016 Inductees
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URI Lifetime Service Awards 2018.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Society 2016 Inductees
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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URI Lifetime Service Awards 2018.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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URI Lifetime Service Awards 2018.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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URI Lifetime Service Awards 2018.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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URI Lifetime Service Awards 2018.RI Secretary of State, Nellie Gorbea, presenting an award from her office to Winnie Brownell, Dean, Arts & Sciences. URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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2019 URI Lifetime Service Society Induction Ceremony.URI PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Awards; Interdepartmental; December 2021; Mike Salerno; Lifetime Service Awards 2021;
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Lifetime Service Society 2016 Inductees
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
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20170920_Salerno_URI_LifetimeServiceSocietyLifetime Service Awards ceremony in the URI Library, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., inside due to weather, assigned by David Lavallee, URI Communications.Charles E. Collyer, 40 years- Not presentEdward G. Durbin, 40 years- Not presentNorman J. Finizio, 55 yearsLinda A. Hufnagel, 42 years Gabriele Kass-Simon, 43 years Sharon R. Kirk, 40 years Albert D. Martin, 42 years John F. Peterson, 52 years Gary M. Richman, 49 years- Not present George H. Willis, 45 yearsFrame# 53(l-r) seatedAbigail RiderPres. David DooleyDonald DeHayesAlbert MartinSharon KirkGeorge WillisNorman FinizioJohn PetersonLinda HufnagelGabriele Kass-Simon
Jane Miner, of Jamestown, business manager for the Narragansett Bay Campus and the Graduate School of Oceanography, was introduced by David Smith, professor of oceanography. Miner, who grew up in Jamestown, never strayed far from her beloved island but she made a world of difference at URI as part of the GSO for nearly its entire history, said Smith. After graduating from Clark University with a degree in environmental science, she started working at the newly established Coastal Resources Center at the GSO in 1977. “Eventually, Jane came to sit at the center of all things financial at GSO,” said Smith. “The answer to most questions regarding money was ‘go see Jane,’ as she has a truly complete and nuanced knowledge of every separate unit at GSO. … [H]er efforts at GSO were essential in supporting research around the globe by dozens of faculty and hundreds of graduate students. We are all grateful.” Peter Nightingale, of Kingston, professor of physics, was honored by Leonard Kahn, professor and chair of physics. Kahn recognized Nightingale’s many contributions to the growth of the physics department, especially in increasing the graduate program, in which Nightingale has taught every class. Nightingale was named a fellow of the American Physical Society, an honor bestowed on fewer than 1% of its members, and he was co-author of a publication cited by the Nobel Prize committee in awarding the Nobel for physics. “As much as I admire his contribution to the department and to the general physics community, I am in awe of his work for peace and justice through activism,” said Kahn. “While it is easy and comfortable to sit back and complain about the current state of affairs, it takes a special drive to act on those principles and push for change. Peter has that drive, and he has never shrunk from taking a stand.”
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