Jason Nelson in Somebody To Love: A Tribute to Queen

Jason Nelson, Data Coordinator in Graduate Medical Education, will be singing the Freddie Mercury leading role in Somebody to Love, a rock n roll tribute show to the band Queen. Jason has been a SLU employee for the last five and a half years and has been performing in musical bands for the last twenty-five years. 

The show is on Friday, July 22 from 8-11pm at The Ready Room. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 on the day of the show. The show is open to the public, but attendees must be 18 or older.

For questions about the show, contact Jason at jnelso51@slu.edu or 314-977-9856. 

Congratulations to those Celebrating Milestone Service Anniversaries!

We would like to congratulate those who are celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years of service in June and July 2016.

Thank you for your years of service at SLU!

50 Years

• Doncella Luechtefeld

45 Years

• Paul J. Handal, Ph.D.

40 Years

• Victor A. Lathangue
• Terry L. Moore, M.D.

35 Years

• Faye E. Doerhoff, M.D.
• Gordon B. Gale, M.D.
• Mary S. Heaney, M.D.
• Robert M. Heaney, M.D.
• Shahida R. Naseer, M.D.

30 Years

• Nancy Galvin, Ph.D.
• John R. Peter, M.D.
• Randy R. Richter, Ph.D.
• Barbara Whitman, Ph.D.

25 Years

• Betty J. Bailey
• Bahar Bastani, M.D.
• Jacqueline R. Batanianm, Ph.D.
• Cynthia Cantrell, R.N.
• Sandra M. Cornell
• Robert E. Fleming, M.D.
• Shelia J. Garvin
• Karen A. Gianino
• Kathleen L. Hargrave
• Michelle L. Honerkamp
• Jeffrey P. Mayer, Ph.D.
• Brent A. Neuschwander-Tetri, M.D.
• Harvey Solomon, M.D.
• Joseph C. Weggenmann, Jr.
• Douglas R. Williams, J.D.
• Michelle R. Ziegler

20 Years

• Jane A. Cox, Ph.D.
• Bradley V. Davitt, M.D.
• Kristina D. Forneris
• Robert T. Gantner
• Jonathan Grimm
• Mary B. Holloran-Schwartz, M.D.
• Abdoul R. Karimi
• Jacki Kornbluth, Ph.D.
• Margaret H. McDermott, J.D.
• John M. Richart, M.D.
• Annette M. Schiller
• Kristina B. Sherman

15 Years

• Irwin L. Aronson, D.D.S.
• Matthias H. Backer, Jr.
• Shari Bogovich
• Lisa M. Brooks
• Karen M. Cuvar, Ph.D.
• Timothy P. Czarnecki
• Mary M. Frazer
• John F. Hatton, D.M.D.
• Pamela S. Hunborg, BSN
• Tiffany P. Jones
• Angelina M. Kaestner
• Michael R. Lasky, M.D.
• Theodore K. Malmstrom, Ph.D.
• Mary P. McInnis
• David Miley, D.M.D., M.S.
• James A. Petterchak
• Stephen C. Roehm
• Michael A. Summers
• Kathy Vogt
• Margaret L. Waters
• Sidney D. Watson, J.D.
• Joseph Weixlmann, Ph.D.

10 Years

• David E. Cassens, D. Phil.
• Anping Chen, Ph.D.
• Richard A. Colignon, Ph.D.
• Chelsea D. Crow
• Daniel A. Dick
• Kari R. Elbe
• Gabriela M. Espinoza, M.D.
• Susan M. Fanale
• Thomas J. Finan, Ph.D.
• Carl A. Freeman, M.D.
• Sharon K. Gajewski
• Barbara H. Gradala
• Jason A. Grubb
• Patricia A. Harrison, J.D.
• Jeannine S. Hurlburt
• Shayla R. Johnson, M.A.
• Tena M. Jones
• Ki Beom Kim, D.D.S.,M.S.D.,Ph.D.
• Joyce M. Koenig, M.D.
• Wendy M. LaBenne
• John P. Long, D.V.M.
• Mary A. Meier
• Christine M. Millaway
• Anjali Patel, D.O.
• Kent T. Porterfield, Ed.D.
• Kenneth O. Schowengerdt, M.D.
• Mary C. Seyer-Signorino
• Jaye M. Shyken, MD
• Craig W. Smith, Ph.D.
• Sharon M. Spicer
• Trevor L. Tredway, M.D., Ph.D.
• Anders E. Walker, J.D.
• Molly J. Wilson, J.D.

5 Years

• Archana S. Abhyankar, M.D.
• Jennifer M. Agnew, Ph.D.
• Syed O. Ahmad, O.T.D., Ph.D.
• Emily L. Anstoetter
• Sahl I. Ayoob
• Kathleen N. Berra
• Rita R. Billops
• Jonathan M. Bruno
• Robin R. Chamberland, Ph.D.
• Miriam A. Cherry, J.D.
• Javalyn V. Clark
• Sabrina M. Dipiazza
• Jana M. Dodge
• Jennifer Dunn
• John C. Edwards, M.D., Ph.D.
• Samer Elbabaa, M.D.
• Brett M. Emo, Ph.D.
• LaShone M. Gibson, M.A.
• Miguel A. Guzman, M.D.
• Justin D. Hansford, J.D.
• Derrick K. Henderson
• Julia R. Henderson-Kalb, M.S.
• Joshua L. Hentzelman, M.D.
• Kate R. Hoerchler
• Helen H. Jiang
• Debra A. Johannigmeier
• Adrian G. Jones
• Cathy L. Jung
• Margaret V. Kessler
• Srinivas N. Kumar, M.D., Ph.D.
• Lia Lowrie, M.D.
• Michael J. Martin
• Brenda C. McClain, M.D.
• Lawrence K. McClinton
• Ryan McKinney
• Eric J. Miller
• Jacqueline M. Miller, DDS, MS
• Lori A. Moss
• Teresa T. Neal, MHA, RHIA
• Danielle M. Nied
• Daphne Y. Nutall
• Angela L. Orlando
• Nadeem D. Parkar, M.D.
• Matthew A. Patton
• Todd J. Richardson, Ph.D.
• Erica K. Salter, Ph.D.
• Theresa L. Schwartz, M.D.
• Kurtis T. Sobush, M.D.
• Benjamin M. Spurlock
• Johnnie W. Stevens, III
• Kevin Syberg, D.P.H.
• Aaron N. Taylor, J.D.
• Jason R. Taylor, M.D.
• Kimberly D. Trokey
• Scott B. Vieth
• Elaina Vivian
• Pamela K. Wald
• Peg A. Weathers
• Crystal E. Weaver, CRC, MT-BC
• Brigid C. Welch
• John B. Weltmer, Jr., M.D.
• Kasi L. Williamson, Ph.D.
• Shane D. Winters
• Kathleen M. Wolf
• Michael A. Wolff, J.D.
• Pericles Xynos, M.D.
• Michail M. Zaboikin, Ph.D.

Tiffany Newtson Received a SLU Spark!

Congratulations to Tiffany Newtson, Arts & Sciences Academic Advising, who received a SLU Spark! Tiffany was recognized by Roy Tippett, Athletics, for pursuing excellence.

"Tiffany recently helped me schedule Fall classes for incoming transfer student-athletes even though they hadn't been officially assigned to her. She helped me understand A&S policies better, and was able to help with the challenging process that transfers present. Her knowledge and experience will help those students as they progress through SLU."

Maria Tsikalas Received a SLU Spark!

Congratulations to Maria Tsikalas, Marcom-University Communications, who received a SLU Spark! Maria was recognized by Maria Totoraitis, ITS, for showing compassion.

"Maria showed compassion for me when I asked her last-minute to edit an important report for the ITS division. She took time out of her daily responsibilities to assist me and help ensure the report represented ITS and SLU's missions well. Her show of solidarity did not go unnoticed! Furthermore, on a day-to-day basis, she is great to work with!"

SLUCare Department of Internal Medicine Nurse's Day Celebration

The Department of Internal Medicine celebrated Nurse's Day on May 6. Each nurse was recognized with a pin that said "Nurses Caring from the Heart" and other team members received pins that said "Great Staff. Great Team." The team enjoyed cake as well.

ITS SaLUting You Recipients

Congratulations to the following members of ITS for being recognized with the "SaLUting You" award.

• October 2015: Natasha Baker, Manager Blue Prints MPS, ITS-Customer Service Group
• November 2015: Robert Gantner, Senior Application Systems Analyst, ITS-Enterprise Products Group
• December 2015: Kevin Proot, Manager Telecom and Cabling Services, ITS-Infrastructure Operations Group
• January 2016: Angel Magee, Manager Google Apps, ITS-Enterprise Products Group
• February 2016: Cory Cullen, Database Specialist, ITS-Enterprise Products Group
• March 2016: Mary Frazer, Financial Supervisor, ITS-Customer Service Group
• April 2016: Jonathan Grimm, Senior Instructional Technologist, ITS-Customer Service Group

The program is meant to promote and formally reward employees’ contributions to the overall objectives of ITS.  As part of the program, one employee is chosen from nominations each month to receive the “SaLUting You” award.  The award is designed to recognize employees for excellence in customer service, financial efficiency, and creative ingenuity.

Jyssaka Meyers Received a SLU Spark!

Congratulations to Jyssaka Meyers, College for Public Health & Social Justice, who received a SLU Spark! Jyssaka was recognized by Maggie Callon, College for Public Health & Social Justice, for pursuing excellence.

"Jyssaka willingly took on the project of Coordinating the CPHSJ Precommencement Ceremony. She handled the project, start-to-finish, in a professional, detailed, and friendly manner, providing support and communication with faculty, staff, external guests, and especially with the graduating students who had many questions, fears and concerns about the getting through the event. She never let down, and continued to volunteer to help others' projects during this busy time. As she is welcoming a new baby to her family this June, I know it was a physical marathon as well, but she never lost her positivity."

Francesca Zanti Received a SLU Spark!

Congratulations to Francesca Zanti, Office of Admission, who received a SLU Spark! Francesca was recognized by Chris Penberthy, Parks College, for serving others.

"Despite being in a high-stress job where families of prospective students need a great deal of attention, Francesca consistently shows a high level of customer service and goes above and beyond to not only meet the needs of these families, but recognize the staff and faculty at SLU that support these campus visits. She is one of the first people a good portion of our incoming students will meet when they first come to SLU, which is a position that gets little reward or recognition. It's always a pleasure working with her, and I'd love for her to know how great a job she does!"

Erin Kruse Received a SLU Spark!

Congratulations to Erin Kruse, Events, who received a SLU Spark! Erin was recognized by Mark Evans, Distribution Services, for pursuing excellence.

"I would like to thank Erin Kruse for the job she is doing with the Events department. Her staff has diminished from 6 to 2 people. She has developed a revived sense of teamwork to overcome the diminished staff. Erin, Elena Padilla, and Katie Frigerio have pulled together to exemplify what can be accomplished with teamwork. Equipped with a collaborative attitude good communication skills, they are helping Distribution Services support all the events on campus. I appreciate them for their efforts.They seem to understand that there is no I in TEAM!"

Danielle Mungenast Received a SLU Spark!

Congratulations to Danielle Mungenast, HR Compensation, who received a SLU Spark! Danielle was recognized by Josh Simpson, HR Consulting & Client Services, for serving others.

"While going through the approval process to post a position that was tasked to me by my VP, Danielle went above and beyond. She knew the importance of the position getting posted that day, so instead of leaving at the end of the day, she stayed to help me get everything approved. Danielle was about to go out the door for the day when she heard I was in need of help. She went back to her office and restarted everything, just to help me finish. She was a great example of helping others, especially for the benefit of the University."