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Staff Awarded for Excellence at Recognition Ceremony

On November 6, we honored our dedicated Staff and Faculty at an award luncheon in the Performing Arts Center.

Please join us in congratulating our colleagues recognized for excellence in the following areas:

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service 

Els Van Den Bosch
Student Services Coordinator, School of Liberal Studies and Continuing Education

Vlad Orlov
Instrumental Engineer and Building Manager, School of Natural and Social Sciences

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service

Maria Durand
Facilities Management

Presidents’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service

Richard Varadian
Mailroom & Central Receiving

Student Engagement Award

Peter Polinski
Assistant Director, Advising Center

Rising Star Award

Lizz Elvira
Administrative Assistant, School of Humanities

Bridge Builder Award

Lauren Johnson
College Prevention Coordinator, Wellness Center

Leader of the Pack Award

Paul Nicholson
Director, Educational Opportunity Program

For those who were unable to attend, we hope that this video helps you feel the same excitement that we did at the ceremony and that you are as moved by our fellow Purchase colleague’s commitment to our community as we are.


For more information about these awards, follow the below links:

The President’s Award in Classified Service

Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Professional Staff Council Awards