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Awards
Each year, Penn College recognizes faculty, staff and alumni for excellence and service to the institution. These individuals were honored in 2007-08.
The 2008 Veronica M. Muzic Master Teacher Award was presented to Dr. William B. Urosevich, associate professor of biology, anatomy and physiology, by Lizabeth S. Mullens, vice president for academic affairs/provost, and the president. The award is the college's highest level of recognition for a faculty member. Urosevich, who holds a doctor of optometry degree, joined the faculty in 1993.
2008 Distinguished Staff Award recipients (left to right): Larry E. Shields, motorpool mechanic; Linda Kapner, PBX operator-receptionist; Molly J. Steele-Schrimp, secretary to the vice president for academic affairs/provost; Barbara A. Danko, director of alumni relations.
Eric D. Pruden, Instructor, automotive electronics
Excellence in Teaching Award
Barbara J. Natell, Director of occupational therapy assistant
Part-time Teaching Excellence Award
Jennifer C. Yeager, Instructor of French and Spanish
Part-time Teaching Excellence Award
Robert L. Pierce, Aviation Maintenance Technician '72, Recognized authority on
aviation safety
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Mel Tra, Electrical Construction Technology '87, Owner, Tra Electric Inc.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Jill E. Hoffines-Erb, Floral Design/Interior Plantscape '00, Owner, Floral Designs of Mount Joy
Alumna Achievement Award
Mark Porter, Graphic Arts '81, Printing-prepress systems, manager, Labels by Pulizzi Inc.
Mentorship Award
Timothy E. Hess, Broadcast Communications '98, Chief photojournalist, WSLS-TV
Alumnus Achievement Award
