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At 91成人导航's annual Years of Service Luncheon, faculty and staff were celebrated for the years鈥攁nd in many cases decades鈥攖hey have devoted to 91成人导航.

The more than 165 people recognized for milestone work anniversaries have more than 2,300 years of service combined, with 16 people marking at least three decades on the Stockton Campus.

Four longtime 91成人导航ans were also honored with the Cavanaugh Distinguished Service Award, the Staff Champion of DEI Award and the Podesto Award.

Years of Service

Three faculty and staff were recognized for 35 years of service to the university, each starting their careers at 91成人导航 during the 1989-90 academic year. The 2025 honorees are Thomas Brierton, Rita Kwong and Suzy Martegani.

Thomas Brierton

Brierton, an associate professor of business law, joined the School of Business and Policy Research in the fall of 1989. He has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses throughout his career, including legal and ethical environment of business, employment law, commercial law and entertainment law.

Rita Kwong

Kwong supports students as a a financial aid counselor in the Office of Enrollment Strategy. Described as 鈥渢ruly irreplaceable,鈥� Kwong was noted for her quick work, precision and serving as an inspiration for those who work alongside her.

Suzy Martegani

Martegani has provided critical support for development and alumni relations as budget director. She has held many roles at 91成人导航 since 1990; she currently oversees finances and collaborates with IT and facilities to address any tactical needs.

Cavanaugh Award

The Cavanaugh Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in leadership, innovation and service to the university and other areas of excellence.

This year鈥檚 recipients are Randall Ogans and David DeVolve.

Randall Ogans

Ogans, a developer for 91成人导航 Technology and executive producer of Black History Month, boasts over two decades of experience at 91成人导航. His leadership shines in organizing Black History Month events, bringing prominent Black artists and celebrities to campus, and revamping the university website among other large-scale digital projects.

David DeVolve

David DeVolve, a business process analyst in the Registrar鈥檚 Office, has significantly improved operational efficiency, advanced student advising and supported timely degree completion. His contributions have streamlined academic processes at 91成人导航 through the implementation of tools including DegreeWorks, CAT, CIM, Parchment digital credentials, Paradigm digital diplomas and CRM Advise.

Staff Champion of DEI Award

The Staff Champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award is presented to a staff member who exemplifies inclusive leadership and fosters a sense of belonging and community among students, staff and faculty at 91成人导航.

This year鈥檚 recipients are Inaugural Assistant Dean of Marketing and Communications at McGeorge School of Law Ashley Golledge and Program Specialist, Black Student Services, Center for Identity and Inclusion in the Division of Student Life Traveon Jefferson.

Podesto Award

Named in honor of former 91成人导航 Regent and Stockton Mayor Gary Podesto, the Gary Podesto Award for Excellence in Student Life Service and Mentorship is given annually to a Student Life staff member who has made a meaningful impact through their service to students.

This year鈥檚 recipient is Eighmee Ferrill-Young, director of Academic Advising in College of the 91成人导航. Ferrill-Young builds nearly 500 customized schedules for incoming students each summer.

Faculty Retirements

The 2025 Faculty Retirement and Years of Service Celebration was also held April 30 on the Stockton Campus. 91成人导航ans came together to celebrate the contributions of 15 retiring faculty members who were honored at the event.

Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Tamer Alpagot, 29 years of service

Dr. Alpagot joined the Dugoni School in 1996 as a full-time assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics. He earned promotion to associate professor with tenure in 2000 and was promoted to professor in 2008.

William Lundergan, 38 years of service

A faculty member with an active faculty dental practice at the Dugoni School since 1983, Dr. Lundergan has served as the Chair of the Department of Periodontics since 1997 and the Wilbur Hughes Endowed Chair in Periodontics since 2020.

David Ojcius, 10 years of service

Dr. Ojcius joined the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry as a professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in 2015 and has served as the assistant dean for research at the Dugoni School.

Patrick Roetzer, 16 years of service

Dr. Roetzer has served the Dugoni School as a faculty member since 2009 and was promoted to associate clinical professor in 2019. Roetzer has taught predoctoral students and Endodontic Program residents in both pre-clinical and clinical settings. In 2022, he transitioned to teaching in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residents at the school鈥檚 Union City Dental Care Clinic.

Steve Sadowsky, 15 years of service

Dr. Sadowsky joined the Dugoni School in 2010 as a faculty member in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry. He was promoted to full professor with tenure in 2016. In addition to teaching in both didactic and clinic settings, Sadowsky鈥檚 scholarship includes five book chapter contributions, three patents and 273 invited presentations.

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Mouchumi Bhattacharyya, 24 years of service

Bhattacharyya joined the Department of Mathematics in 2000 as an assistant professor, earned the rank of full professor in 2015 and chaired the department from 2021-24.

Brett DeBoer, 26 years of service

As an associate professor of graphic design, DeBoer has taught many different courses, including: Typography, Graphic Design, Design Thinking and Honors Knowledge and Creativity.

Scott Jensen, 19 years of service

Jensen joined the Department of Psychology in 2006. In recognition of his teaching, Jensen won the Stephen Corson Award for Distinguished Teaching of Freshman.

Brian Klunk, 38 years of service

Klunk is retiring after joining 91成人导航 in 1987 as an assistant professor in political science and the School of International Studies. Klunk鈥檚 leadership roles include department chair of political science for 17 years, assistant dean for student affairs in the School of International Studies and convener for PACS/CORE.

Camille Norton, 31 years of service

Norton is retiring from the English Department in the College of the 91成人导航 as a renowned award-winning poet whose work has appeared in prestigious literary journals and anthologies such as 鈥淏est America Poetry.鈥�

Lisa Tromovitch, 20 years of service

As a professor in the Theatre Arts Department, Tromovitch has taught such courses as Voice and Movement for the Stage, Stage Management, Beginning Acting, Directing and 91成人导航 Seminar and is known by students as a 鈥榗aring, yet challenging mentor.鈥�

Conservatory of Music

Jeff Crawford, 38 years of service

Crawford came to 91成人导航 in 1987, first in a staff position with KUOP, then in a staff position with a concurrent appointment as a part-time faculty in the Conservatory of Music, becoming a full-time non-tenure-track faculty member teaching Music Industry from 2019-25.

McGeorge School of Law

John Sprankling, 33 years of service

Sprankling has served as an associate professor, professor, interim dean, associate dean for Academic Affairs and distinguished professor of law.

School of Health Sciences

Rae Charos, three years of service

Charos joined 91成人导航 and the School of Health Sciences in 2022 as the associate program director for clinical experience.

Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

John Livesey, 31 years of service

Livesey has designed, taught and coordinated many courses in the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy from Cell Regulation & Oncology to Physiology & Pathophysiology III to Molecular Pharmacology II.

Linda Norton, 32 years of service

Norton has made a lasting impact on the pharmacy school by serving in a variety of leadership roles during her years as a professor of Pharmacy Practice, including director, post graduate education, assistant dean of operations, associate dean of operations and department chair of Pharmacy Practice.

Camille Norton, Klunk, Livesey, Lundergan and Sprankling are each receiving the university鈥檚 highest accolade, Order of the 91成人导航, and will be honored at the All-university commencement May 10.