February Magis Award Winner
The University Staff Senate Recognition and Excellence Committee has picked the winner of the
MEG CULLEN-BROWN MAGIS AWARD for FEBRUARY:
Tara Blaine
Graduate Admissions
How long have you worked at the University? I have been with The University of Scranton since 2011. 8 years
What is your title? Sr. Admissions Information Tech for Graduate and International Admissions
What do you like best about your job? I enjoy seeing the progression in the students from when they start the admission process to when they finish at graduation.
What do you like to do for fun? I love spending time with my family and friends.
Other “Magis” nominees this month were:
| WINNER |
Tara Blaine | Graduate Admissions |
Courtney Burke | Financial Aid |
Daniela | Facilities |
Janet Schieber | Student Conduct |
Lisa Cornell | Registrar/Academic Services |
Maria Vital | Leahy Community Health & Family Center |
Laura Richards | External Affairs |
Gerianne Barber | Counseling & Human Services |
Bill Fiorini | Carpentry |
Lab Director, ELH and McGurrin | |
Robert | Registrar |
John Williams | Grounds Crew |
Frani Mancuso | Conference & Events Services |
Elizabeth Geeza | Conference & Events Services |
Michele Langan | Biology |
Elizabeth Chalk | Math |
Laurie McCoy | Physics/Electrical Engineering/Chemistry |
Tara will receive a certificate for $50 worth of complimentary food at our fabulous University food service outlets, as well as, a reserved parking space for the month of their selection! Each monthly winner is also invited to the Senate Recognition luncheon in May to receive a certificate of appreciation. We congratulate our “winner” and all the other nominees for being recognized as “Magis” employees.
We hope you will join the Staff Senate in recognizing and nominating employees in the future and share our excitement for giving individuals the opportunity to be acknowledged for their outstanding efforts on behalf of our campus community.
The nominations must be submitted by mid-week on the last week of the month for the next drawing to pick a winner.
You can use this link to obtain a nomination card.
Click here to see past recipients.
The card may be completed online and forwarded to Peggy Doolittle at