May 24, 2018
DePaul faculty and staff gathered for the 20th annual Distinguished Service Awards luncheon on May 15 at the Chicago Cultural Center. The event recognizes DePaul employees who have reached work anniversary milestones between 10 and 50 years, in increments of five years.
This year the program acknowledged 11 DePaul employees who received a Via Sapientiae Award, the highest award bestowed upon a member of the university community. It recognizes both faculty and staff members who have made distinctive and extraordinary contributions to the university throughout their professional lives.
The Rev. Edward R. Udovic C.M., secretary of the University, welcomed honorees to the 20th annual Distinguished Service Awards luncheon on May 15, at the Chicago Cultural Center. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
DePaul employees celebrating 20 years of service stand to be recognized. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
John Lawler, director of construction in Facility Operations, stands to be recognized for his 40 years of service. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Employees celebrating work anniversaries listen to remarks at the luncheon on May 15. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Ten DePaul employees who are retiring this year received Via Sapientiae Awards, the highest award bestowed upon a member of the university community. The award recognizes faculty and staff members who have made distinctive and extraordinary contributions to the university throughout their professional lives. Back row, left to right, A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., Jay Braatz, James Belohlav, Lynne Copp, Maureen Talbot, Linda Buchanan; front row, left to right, Josephine Esteban, Jessica Hallam, Leslie Shook, Gayle Mindes, Peggy Burke, and Robert Cavanagh. Professor Jeffrey Bergen, was also awarded a Via Sapientiae posthumously. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Employees enjoy their lunch during the 20th annual Distinguished Service Awards luncheon. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
James Belohlav, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Jay Braatz, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Linda Buchanan, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Peggy Burke, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Robert Cavanagh, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Lynne Copp, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Jessica Hallam, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Gayle Mindes, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Leslie Shook, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)
Maureen Talbot, left, receives a Via Sapientiae Award from A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., president of DePaul. (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)