2022–23 Employee Milestones
30 Years
Georgiana Donavin
Professor, English
Written by Chris LeCluyse
When Westminster needed a new Latin motto, Georgi Donavin crafted Discendo Vita Abundantior, “Through Learning, a More Abundant Life.” This motto aptly expresses the effects of Georgi’s teaching and scholarship.
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Read moreNick More
Professor, Philosophy
Written by Lance Newman, Ph.D
Professor Nicholas (Nick) More came to Westminster in 1995 after completing his doctorate in philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. He has taught dozens of philosophy classes, ranging from Introduction to Ethics to Film and Philosophy, as well as semester-length explorations of the works of individual thinkers, such as Simone de Beauvoir, Michel Foucault, and Angela Davis.
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25 Years
Dale Bianucci
Assistant Mantenance Foreman
Written by Kenton Gregory
Dale Bianucci has been at the college for 25 years. During this time with Westminster College he has developed a vast knowledge of the college history and documented his impact on the college and its grounds.
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Read moreBonnie Baxter
Professor, Biology
Written by David Kimberly
Dr. Bonnie Baxter has been an incredible force for biological education and research at Westminster College for the past twenty-five years. Her individual contributions have transformed the way students approach courses such as genetics, microbiology, and astrobiology. In the classroom, Dr. Baxter educates with a well-balanced mixture of both mastery and exuberance - a combination that leaves students with no other choice but to fall in love with the microscopic.
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20 Years
Robert Brinkman
Science Laboratory Supervisor
Written by Robyn Hyde
Bob is the behind-the-scenes person that keeps Meldrum Science operational. His job description is quite mundane, “support science laboratories,” however, his work is extraordinary. He repairs everything; refrigerators, freezers, anatomy models and microscopes. If you need some obscure size of glass or plastic tubing, he runs to “House of Hose“ to find it.
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Read moreRobyn Hyde
Robyn Hyde, Professor, Chemistry
Written by Jessica John
Robyn joined Westminster in 2002 bringing a deep and diverse knowledge set qualifying her to teach almost every class in the major and develop specialty classes; Food & Drink (WCore), Pharmacology (MSNA) and Medicines (CHEM). Her scuba students enjoy diving the Pacific on the Hawaii MTSE.
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Read moreMichael Mamo
Associate Economics Professor
Written by Jon Watkins
Michael Mamo joined the economics department in 2002. Michael is known among students for his kindness, his patience, and his organization. Michael’s mastery of econometrics allows him to focus on the needs of the students, giving ample opportunities for questions. As one student commented on ratemyprofessor, “One of my favorite professors at Westminster- he encourages discussion and participation in class. He is very kind and forgiving as long as he sees effort and enthusiasm. I have yet to meet a student here who dislikes Mamo. He relates his material to current events and does homework in class all together.”
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Read moreAlysse Morton
Full-time Managment Professor
Written by Alysse Morton
It is hard to believe Alysse has reached her 20–year anniversary. From the start it was apparent to everyone on campus that Alysse was a capable and serious teacher. Alysse became a valuable member of the MBA faculty and the management program. Her experience in teaching coupled with accomplishments in leadership, service and collegiality have made Alysse’s contribution to the BVGSB invaluable.
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15 Years
- Christine Clay, Professor, Biology
- Chris Henrickson, Head Coach, Men and Women Alpine Skiing, Athletics
- Han Kim, Professor, Nursing
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Jon Worthen, Associate Professor, Nursing
10 Years
- Jonathan Amburgey, Associate Professor, Psychology
- Ellen Behrens, Associate Professor, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Jerad Nigh, Campus Patrol Supervisor, Campus Patrol
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Tamara Stevenson, Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and C.D.O, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5 Years
- Oliver Anderson, Director, Student Involvement & Orientation, Student Service Administration
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Conor Bentley, Athletics Gifts Officer/Institutional Advancement
- Alicia Cunningham-Bryant, Associate Professor, Director of Fellowship Advising, Honors
- Sam Davis, Assistant Professor, Nursing
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Chelsea Dye, Assistant Professor, Accounting
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Kellie Gerbers, Assistant Professor, Education
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Elizabeth Harald, Assistant Professor, Nursing
- Jacob Jensen, Adjunct, Education
- Jingsai Liang, Assistant Professor, Computer Science
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David Parrott, Assistant Professor, Biology
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Spencer Potter, Associate Professor, Theatre