May 11, 2015
MARSHALL, Texas (5/07/15) - East Texas Baptist University held its annual End-of-the-Year Celebration for full time staff and faculty on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The celebration started with a time of worship and prayer in Baker Auditorium and finished with a luncheon in the Woods and Cornish Great Rooms of the Ornelas Student Center to honor employees for service. A total of 30 were recognized that represented 340 years of faithful service to the University.
Those honored for years of service are:
Five Years of Faithful Service
Dr. Stanley Coppinger, Professor of English
Sherry Covington, Instructor of English
Dr. George Day, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Melisa Murphrey, School of Business Administrative Secretary
Mike Pappas, Assistant Football Coach
Martha Payne, Office Coordinator - Physical Facilities
Blair Prevost, Director of Ornelas Student Center & Assistant Dean-Student Affairs
Danna Robins, Administrative Secretary - Institutional Technology
Amanda Rickards, Retail - Sodexo
10 Years of Faithful Service
Sharon Hall, Secretary - Football
Dr. Warren Johnson, Professor of Religion & Master of Arts Program Director - Religion
Dr. Mark Miller, Associate Professor of Sociology
Garry Ormes, Carpentry Lead Man - Physical Facilities
Dr. Dennis Robertson, Professor of Communication
Dr. Darrell Roe, Associate Professor of Communication
Janae Shirley, Head Softball Coach
Dr. Will Walker, Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Michael Welch, Facilities Manager - Physical Facilities
Dr. Jeanna White, Professor of English & Director of the Writing Center
Carolyn Engel, Administrative Assistant - Sodexo
Amber Dortch, Catering Director - Sodexo
Melinda Faulkner, Dining Room Attendant - Sodexo
15 Years of Faithful Service
Dr. Dane Fowlkes, Associate Vice President for University Advancement
Dr. Israel Nandamudi, Professor of Political Science
Debbie Rogers, Director of Campus Services
Etherlene Silmon, Baker - Sodexo
20 Years of Faithful Service
Dr. Catherine Cone, Professor of Biology
Dr. John Harris, Professor of Religion - Dean of the School of Christian Studies
25 Years of Faithful Service
Vickey Williams, Housekeeping Day Crew - Physical Facilities
30 Years of Faithful Service
Karen Wiley, Dean of Academic Services - Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
East Texas Baptist University offers graduate programs in business, counseling, religion and education, as well as 40 undergraduate degree programs. ETBU provides a Christ centered education that emphasizes the integration of faith and learning. The ETBU experience is known for "Embracing Faith, Engaging Minds, and Empowering Leaders." For information, visit www.etbu.edu.