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Diane Angrisano, director of student activities, received the Russell Sage College Exemplary Service Award for Administrators. She is also among this year’s retirees (Photo by Madison Scisci)

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Christine Mulligan, assistant professional of occupational therapy, received the Russell Sage College Exemplary Service Award for faculty. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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Rosario Arana, office operations coordinator for graduate enrollment management, received the Russell Sage College Exemplary Service Award for staff. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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Don Richards, assistant director of public safety, received the 2024 President’s Community Award. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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Francesca Durand, associate professor of educational leadership, received this year’s The Terry M. Cannizzaro ’11, ’14 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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Deborah Lawrence, professor of mathematics, is among this year’s retirees. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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Lynne Wells, assistant professor in the Esteves School of Education, is among this year’s retirees. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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Jerome Steele, assistant professor in the Esteves School of Education, is among this year’s retirees (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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Melody Davis, professor of art history, is among this year’s retirees. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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Christopher Ames, president of Russell Sage College, is among this year’s honored retirees. (Photo by Madison Scisci)

At the end of each academic year, Russell Sage College takes some time to celebrate and recognize the milestones and achievements of college employees. The annual Employee Recognition Event was held on the Troy campus on May 16, 2024, when the community gathered for a presentation and lunch. The following employees were recognized:

Honored Retirees:

  • Christopher Ames, president
  • Diane Angrisano, director of student activities
  • Melody Davis, professor of art history
  • Carol DiMambro, associate professor of criminal justice, law, and behavioral science
  • Tamara Hansen, photographer and content specialist
  • Deborah Lawrence, professor of mathematics
  • Jerome Steele, assistant professor in the Esteves School of Education and director of the Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung Center
  • Lynne Wells, assistant professor in the Esteves School of Education

The President’s Community Award:

  • Don Richards, assistant director of public safety

RSC Exemplary Service Awards:

  • Faculty: Christine Mulligan, assistant professor of occupational therapy
  • Administrator: Diane Angrisano, director of student activities
  • Staff: Rosario Arana, office operations coordinator, graduate enrollment management

The Terry M. Cannizzaro ’11, ’14 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award:

  • Francesca Durand, department chair, associate professor, educational leadership doctoral program

Milestone Anniversaries:

30 Years:

  • Karen Balter
  • Theresa Hand
  • Deb Lawrence
  • Mary Rea
  • Janet Rondeau

25 Years:

  • Erica Carlo
  • Mark Elkins
  • Ray Lukas
  • Chris White

20 Years:

  • Kim Higgins

15 Years:

  • Jennifer Anderson
  • Claude Caesar
  • Lynn Capirsello
  • Joanna Ciaccia
  • Mary Beth Cusack
  • Melody Davis
  • Thomas Gray
  • Sonya Hauser
  • Sean Hovendick
  • Carolyn Losee
  • Stephanie Nevins

10 Years:

  • Shelly Calabrese
  • Francesca Durand
  • Lisa Edwards
  • Erin Elkins
  • Nathanael Green
  • Alicia Harlow
  • Kristi LaMonica
  • Sheri Spraker
  • Marlene Zakierski

Five Years:

  • Robin Arnall
  • Joel Bassett
  • Phil Bruns
  • Cris Cornett
  • Tawana Davis
  • Andrea Dievendorf
  • Bonnie Fischer-Camara
  • Grace Giancola
  • Harry Harbour
  • Natasha Holmes
  • Sarah Hunter
  • Amanda Koennecke
  • Erica Li
  • Sean Mooney
  • Eleah Peal
  • Katrin Ramsey
  • Kirk Robinson
  • Judith Scardillo
  • Tiffany Schermerhorn
  • Deb Shea
  • Kelly Smith
  • Michele Van Buren
  • Lynne Wells
  • Steven Winnie

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