University of Scranton 20-Year Employees Honored at Pro Deo Event

Nearly 800 University of Scranton employees, past and present, have been inducted into the Order of Pro Deo.
Group of people wearing medal lanyards pose indoors near a large floor seal that reads "University of Scranton Pennsylvania."
Sixteen University of Scranton employees who recently surpassed 20 years of service at the University were formally recognized at an Order of Pro Deo induction ceremony, held Friday, Sept. 18, at the Pearn Auditorium inside Brennan Hall. Pictured, from left: Robert W. Davis Jr. '03 G'10, G'13, Paul T. Colaiezzi '86, Jason A. Wimmer G'11, Michael E. Allison, Janet M. Bernick, Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., Susan C. Mendez, Barbara H. King, Caitlyn M. Hollingshead '06, G'09, G'19, Shannon L. Murphy Fennie '99, Jonathan D. Kirby G'09.

The University of Scranton’s Order of Pro Deo recently honored employees who have achieved 20 years of service at the University.

Sixteen employees were formally recognized at an induction ceremony held Friday, Sept. 18, at the Pearn Auditorium inside Brennan Hall. Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., presented the inductees with their awards while also offering a blessing and remarks.

The Order of Pro Deo at The University of Scranton was established in 1961 by Rev. John J. Long, S.J., University president from 1953-1963. Since its creation, 797 individuals have been honored with induction.

Pro Deo 20-Year Recipients

  • Michael E. Allison
  • Janet M. Bernick
  • Paul T. Colaiezzi '86
  • Robert W. Davis Jr. '06, G'09, G'19
  • Ivo T. Geshev
  • Edward Hanis
  • Caitlyn M. Hollingshead '06, G'09, G'19
  • Erik R. Johnson
  • Barbara H. King
  • Jonathan D. Kirby G'09
  • Thomas C. Leong
  • Susan C. Mendez
  • Shannon L. Murphy Fennie '99
  • Sheila M. Strickland G'11
  • Alex Wasalinko '24
  • Jason A. Wimmer G'11
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
  • A gallery of images from The University of Scranton's 20-Year Pro Deo program.
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