The 2009 Faculty & Staff Service Awards Presentation took place Mon., Mar. 2, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. The theme of the evening was "Celebrate God's Faithfulness." The following awards were presented:

Excellence in Service Award recipients were Dixie Scott, admissions director for the Department of Physical Therapy; Esther Lonto, senior accountant for the Office of Financial Records; and Rebecca May, director of campus relations for the Office of Integrated Marketing & Communication.

Daniel A. Augsburger Excellence in Teaching Award honorees were John Baldwin, professor of theology; Elvin Gabriel, associate professor of educational and counseling psychology; Ann Gibson, professor of accounting; H. Thomas Goodwin, professor of paleobiology; Duane Habenicht, associate professor of aeronautical technology; Kristin von Maur, assistant professor of architecture; and Susan Zork, assistant professor of religion.

Receiving a 30 Years of Service Award were Keith Calkins, math coordinator for the Math & Science Center; Bruce Closser, associate professor of English; and Marge Gadway, building supervisor for the Office of Custodial Services.

Recognized with the 35 Years of Service Award were Rick Kosinski, professor of educational and counseling psychology, and G. William Mutch, professor of chemistry.

Two professors received the 40 Years of Service Award: Bill Chobotar, professor of biology, and Peter Wong, professor of chemistry.

The Spiritual Life Award was presented to June Madrigal, associate dean of women.

Near the close of the program, Andrews president Niels-Erik Andreasen and his wife Demetra were taken by surprise as recipients of an unannounced award. Gerry Karst, chair of the Andrews University Board of Trustees, presented an award for reaching the milestone of "the longest-serving president" of Andrews University.

The awards portion of the evening also included recognition of employees with five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service with the University. For a complete list, visit www.andrews.edu/news/2009/03/service_awards.html.

Keri Suarez, media relations specialist, Office of Integrated Marketing & Communication