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Awards, Honors, Publications, etc.


Long and Beck Awards


The Ted J. Long Staff Excellence Award was created to recognize one administrator, one staff assistant, and one technical service worker who, by their job performance, exhibit outstanding professionalism, dedication, and enthusiasm in support of the college. The 2006 award recipients are: James Sposito (information technology associate); Sue Dodson (staff assistant in the Division of Undergraduate Studies); and Eric Dilling (facilities maintenance mechanic).

Ted J. Long Staff Excellence Award Recipients

James Sposito

Sue Dodson

Eric Dilling

The Grace D. Long Faculty Excellence Award was created to recognize two faculty members who, by their performance as teachers and their work in the areas of advising, scholarship, research, and service, demonstrate excellence in their profession. The 2006 recipients are L. Edward Day (assistant professor of criminal justice and sociology) and Harold Hayford (instructor in mathematics).

Grace D. Long Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

L. Edward Day

Harold Hayford

The Barbara Long Beck Endowed Excellence Award was created in 2006 to honor and recognize outstanding achievement by a faculty member and a staff member of Penn State Altoona who represent the field of nursing, and was established by Kimberly M. Kennedy in memory of her mother, a loyal friend and devoted supporter of Penn State Altoona. The award celebrates Beck's commitment to higher education and the nursing profession. The 2006 recipients are Suzanne Kuhn (coordinator and senior instructor in nursing) and Christine Ritchey (nurse practitioner supervisor).

Barbara Long Beck Endowed Excellence Award Recipients

Suzanne Kuhn

Christine Ritchey