Distinguished Service Awards 2019

The Rev. Diane Dardon, MDiv, director of religious diversity and pastoral care, offers an invocation during the luncheon. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul University, acknowledges this year's honorees, ranging from 10 to 50 years of service. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Honorees stand to be recognized for their years of service during the annual luncheon. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Each year the event recognizes DePaul employees who have reached work anniversary milestones between 10 and 50 years. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Horace Hall, an associate professor of policy studies and research in the College of Education, reflects on his 15 years at the university. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

This year, the university honored 223 DePaul employees for their service and contributions to campus. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Robert Karpinski, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, reflects on his 10 years at DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Bob Janis, vice president of Facility Operations, stands to be recognized for his 45 years of service. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Richard Farkas, professor of political science in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, stands to be recognized for his 45 years of service. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)

Helen LaVan, a professor of management and entrepreneurship in the Driehaus College of Business, reflects on her 50 years of teaching business classes. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)