Hannibal-LaGrange University celebrated its years of service awards at their Fall Semester Workshop on August 16, 2022. HLGU recognized faculty and staff for their years of service to the university in increments of five years.
“We recognized and celebrated twelve colleagues who have dedicated 175 years of service to the university,” said Dr. Robert Matz, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Academic Administration, Dean of the Faculty, and Professor of Christian Studies. “We honor their dedication and expertise to the students and mission of HLGU. It is a privilege to work alongside these individuals.”
Honorees for their years of service include:
5 Years
Silas Acuff, Head Women’s Soccer Coach; Director of International Students
Darrin DeLaPorte, Network Analyst
Jordan Hosmer, Assistant Professor of English; Theatre Assistant
Mary Shirley, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Lois Storrs, Instructor of Nursing
10 Years
Bruce Capp, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Albert Higdon, Chief of Campus Police; Director of Public Safety
15 Years
David Hutchison, Public Services Technician and Office Manager
Mark Nowak, Computer and Acquisitions Technician
20 Years
Clay Biggs, Athletic Director; Chair, Division of Exercise and Sport Science; Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
Jason Durst, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball; Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
25 Years
Sue Booth, Campus Store Manager
35 Years
Dr. David Ziegler, Professor of Chemistry
Hannibal-LaGrange University is a four-year Christian university fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The institution prides itself in its traditional and nontraditional educational experience in a distinctively Christian environment.