Dec. 14, 2011

BCU Recognizes Employees for 265 Years of Service

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Briar Cliff University recognized 265 years of service to the institution at BCU’s Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon, held recently on campus. Among the 22 employees who were recognized, six have 20 or more years of service to Briar Cliff.

Honored for 30 years of service to Briar Cliff was Thomas Kleen, assistant professor of computer science.

Recognized for 25 years of service was Dr. Patricia Currans-Sheehan, professor of English and writing, editor of The Briar Cliff Review.

Briar Cliff employees recognized for 20 years of service were Sister Shirley Fineran, OSF, director of field education and assistant professor of social work; Carla Grey, tutorial coordinator and writing specialist for Student Support Services; Kathy Myres, administrative assistant for athletics; and Beth Westpfahl, academic counselor for Student Support Services and assistant professor of mathematics.

Honored for 15 years of service to Briar Cliff were Deidre Engel, registrar; and Mark Rossi, associate professor of business administration.

Receiving 10-year service awards were Rita Combs, administrative assistant for faculty; Brian Eben, assistant vice president for Enrollment Management; Jeffrey Jansen, assistant vice president for finance; Dr. Eric Juhnke, professor of history; Dr. Kathy Knipper, OSF, associate professor of education; and Beverly Wharton, president.

Recognized for five years of service were Tracy Barcus, associate director of campus and residence life; Dr. Linda Harrington, assistant professor of theology; Dr. Todd Knealing associate professor of psychology and department chair; Nancy McGuire, director for Career Development; Dr. Richard Petersen, associate professor of nursing and department chair; Dr. William Prigge, associate professor of history and department chair; Dr. Samuel Shanks, associate professor of theatre, division chair for general education and Honors Program; and Dr. Casimir Stroik, associate professor of theology.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,150 students from 32 states and 11 countries. Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care, compassion and service. For more information, please visit briarcliff.edu.