University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Award winners from October 2020 are listed below.

45 Years
Diana Schwarting, Food and Nutrition Services

40 Years
Cheryl Bombei, Nursing
Julie Dickerson, Health Information Management
Laurie Walkner, Public Health Practice

35 Years
Kathryn Breitbach, Pediatrics
Rita Gallo, Ophthalmology
Nancy Genoar, Office of the VP for Medical Affairs
Jacqueline Kjaer, General Counsel
Arlene Miller, Internal Medicine
Mark Poulson, Office of Animal Resources
Joseph Schebler, Radiology

30 Years
Richard Byrum, Environmental Health and Safety
Julie Cavin, Internal Medicine
Susan Collum, Printing Department Services
Debora Downey, Center for Disability and Development
Winifred Hofsommer, Nursing
Brian McKnight, Ambulatory Care Clinic
Dixie Meskimen, Patient Financial Services
Gloria Palmer, Nursing
Randy Pohlman, Facilities Management
Nola Riley, Marketing and Communications
Jim Short, CIO Office
Carolyn Stoddard, Printing Department Services
Mary Verwers, Nursing

25 Years
John Elson, Library Administration
Ada Glick, Iowa River Landing
Marty Jiras, Facilities Management
Russell Johnson, Radiology
Keah O’Connor, Environmental and Guest Services
Charles Wieland, Social Work
Amy Wirtz, Food and Nutrition Services