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Founders Day program honors 25-year employees |
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In 1981, MTV was launched, President
Ronald Reagan appointed Sandra Day O’Conner to the Supreme Court,
Prince Charles married Lady Diana, Paris Hilton was born, and
Ruth Cutteridge, Dr. Joseph J. Palladino, Pam Wade, and Katie
Waters began their careers at USI.
They will be honored for their 25 years of service to the University
at the Founders Day program, 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, in
Carter Hall in the University Center. The University opened on
September 15, 1965. A reception will follow the program.
Cutteridge, administrative associate in the Counseling Center, came
to USI from a position in accounts payable and payroll at Farmer’s
Daughter, Inc. Jim Browning, director of counseling, said,
“She decided to change careers to work more directly with people,
rather than piles of invoices.
“She has been a loyal and dependable staff member for the past 25
years in the Counseling Center. She says she has enjoyed working
with the students, helping them succeed and grow into capable young
women and men in the community. Many of these former students have
families of their own and Ruth enjoys when they stop by to visit
with their children.”
Dr. David Glassman, dean of the College of Liberal Arts,
praised Palladino, chair of the Department of Psychology, for being
instrumental in developing the University’s psychology program and
being a champion of student research.
“When Dr. Palladino joined the faculty 25 years ago, he co-founded
the Mid-America Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference (MAUPRC).
This conference has grown substantially through the years and has
become an important showcase of psychological research for students
in our region. Dr. Palladino has received many accolades for his
teaching and was honored by receiving the Division II Teaching
Excellence Award from the American Psychological Association in
1990.”
Palladino earned his academic degrees, including the Ph.D. in
general-theoretical psychology, from Fordham University. In addition
to the MAUPRC, Palladino also founded the Mid-America Conference for
Teachers of Psychology, a national model for regional teaching
conferences. He received the Faculty Service Award from the National
University Continuing Education Association in 1991 and the USI
Alumni Association Faculty Recognition Award in 2000. Palladino is a
fellow of the American Psychological Association and former
president of Division II. Palladino is co-author of Psychology, a
collegiate-level general psychology textbook.
Wade, accounting associate in the Office of Business Affairs, has
held multiple positions within the Business Affairs department
during the past 25 years, “and has done a remarkable job,” said
Jean Devine, Foundation accountant in Business Affairs. “She
possesses a wealth of knowledge of both her job responsibilities and
the functions of the department as well as the history of the
University. She is a hard-working, dedicated employee who always
relates a positive image of the University with her professionalism.
It is both a privilege and pleasure to work with Pam.”
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Cutteridge
Palladino
Wade
Waters |
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Waters serves as chair of the
Department of Art, Music, and Theatre. “Her dedication to the
college is unsurpassed and she has served on almost every
College-level committee,” Glassman said. “In 2003-2004, Katie’s
leadership abilities were acknowledged by being asked to serve as
interim associate dean of the college. She is a remarkable artist
and her still life paintings have been exhibited widely and are now
in several important collections.”
Waters received her Master of Fine Arts degree from Ohio University.
“At Home and Abroad,” an exhibition of paintings and drawings from
her recent sabbatical, is on display at the New Harmony Gallery of
Contemporary Art through October 1.
The University community is invited to attend the program in honor
of these valued employees.
The program is hosted by Faculty Senate and Staff Council.
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