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Faculty-Staff Achievements, Feb. 19, 2025

February 19, 2025

Campus Safety Officers Edward Reardon, Renalda Board, and Jason Winters; Campus Safety Sgt. Tammy Ost; Associate Director of Dining Services John Everett; Sanitation and Safety Steward Ian Bradley; Production Manager Timothy Thompson, Customer Attendant and Short-Order Cooks Jessica Parker and Rosa Ramos; Student Employee Supervisor Emilie Paulino; and student employees Nana Kwame Minkah ’27 and Arianna Grullon Ramos ’26 received a Presidential Commendation from President Marc Conner for providing extraordinary expertise, care, and compassion during a medical emergency experienced by a fellow employee in October. 

The protein-pacing research of Paul Arciero, professor of health and human physiological sciences, was highlighted in a First for Women article on healthy weight loss for women. The article cited Arciero's research that demonstrates the effectiveness of combining protein and creatine for healthy weight loss.

Ruben Castillo, assistant professor of studio art, discussed the current state of printmaking at Opalka Gallery in Albany on Feb. 13 for the Screenprint Biennial's 10th Anniversary exhibition. The panel, which also featured artists Tyanna Buie and Ann Aspinwall, was moderated by Screenprint Biennial founder Nathan Meltz. 


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