Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for December

The Staff Senate would like to thank all staff members who took the time to recognize and share their colleagues' accomplishments, sense of community, and dedication to excellence. The Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award would not exist without our caring community!

THE MEG CULLEN-BROWN MAGIS AWARD WINNER for December 2025 is: 
Michelle Van Pelt - Nursing

How long have you worked at the University? I have worked at the University since January 2020. 

What is your title? Director of Clinical Operations for Department of Nursing

What do you like best about your job? The people I work with make this job the best job ever.

What do you like to do for fun? Spending time and traveling with family and friends.

 
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and celebrate the good work that Michelle does on a daily basis. We hope you will join us in personally congratulating Michelle and all our nominees. Michelle will receive a complimentary food donation at our fabulous University food service outlets AND a reserved parking space in the DeNaples Parking Pavilion for November. Each winner is also invited to the Staff Senate Recognition event in May 2026 to receive a certificate of appreciation.

We congratulate Michelle and all the wonderful nominees for being recognized as “Magis” employees!

 
December 2025 Nominees

Nominations open for JANUARY Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award.

Have you witnessed a University staff member, Aramark or Follett employee offer a simple act of kindness? Go above and beyond for others? Perhaps they embody our Jesuit mission or simply possess an incredible attitude. If so, please recommend this individual for this prestigious award. 

Although only University staff members, Aramark, or Follett employees win the award, nominations may be made by any University of Scranton employee.