Employee Excellence, Retirements, and Milestones Recognized

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)
Christine Mulligan, assistant professional of occupational therapy, received the Russell Sage College Exemplary Service Award for faculty. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
Rosario Arana, office operations coordinator for graduate enrollment management, received the Russell Sage College Exemplary Service Award for staff. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
Don Richards, assistant director of public safety, received the 2024 President’s Community Award. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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)
Deborah Lawrence, professor of mathematics, is among this year’s retirees. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
Lynne Wells, assistant professor in the Esteves School of Education, is among this year’s retirees. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
Jerome Steele, assistant professor in the Esteves School of Education, is among this year’s retirees (Photo by Madison Scisci)
Melody Davis, professor of art history, is among this year’s retirees. (Photo by Madison Scisci)
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: