Four Receive Sursum Corda Awards at Scranton
Sursum Corda Awards were presented to four staff members by University of Scranton President Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., who also delivered his State of the University address at the Spring Convocation. The event took place in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center in February and also recognized new staff members who joined the University in between Jan 3, 2023, and Jan. 31, 2024.
Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards recognize members of the University’s professional/paraprofessional staff, clerical/technical staff and maintenance/public safety staff who have made outstanding contributions to the life and mission of the University. This year’s recipients were: Peggy Doolittle, advancement coordinator, Office of Annual Giving; Lisa LoBasso, Ed.D., director of graduate programs and graduate assistantships; Hollie Roscioli, zone supervisor for physical plant; and Mary Beth Watson, administrative assistant, Panuska College of Professional Studies Advising Center.
Also speaking at the convocation were Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., senior provost and vice president for academic affairs, and Mary Ann Maslar, administrative assistant to the dean and office manager for the College of Arts and Sciences.