More than 415 years of service to the College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE) was celebrated on May 8, 2008 on campus at the College’s 21st Annual Service Awards Celebratory Recognition Reception. Thirty four employees with years of service ranging from five to 30 years, and an additional 25 employees who serve as Fire Marshals were honored at the yearly gathering.

The event highlighted the honor bestowed on Dr. Laura Winters, CSE Professor of English, at the CSE Faculty Recognition Ceremony held on April 22, 2008. Dr. Winters received The Kelligar Medal, which is awarded to those who have honored the vision and inspiration of the College’s first president, Sister Mary Pauline Kelligar and who also devoted 25 or more years of their lives to continuing the mission of the College of Saint Elizabeth.

(l - r) Sister Patricia Flynn, S.C. (30 years of service); Sister Francis Raftery, CSE president; Mary Alvey (30 years of service); and Dr. Laura Winters (25 years).  (Photo by Donna Lindemeyer)

The ceremony also featured a welcome by Maria Cammarata, CSE vice president, Finance & Administration; opening remarks by Sister Francis Raftery, CSE president; Celebratory Toast by Carol Jaworski, CSE special assistant to president, Mission and Values; presentation of awards by members of the CSE Cabinet; food, various service awards, and the presentation of gift certificates to CSE Fire Marshals.