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Spring Dinner w/ Faculty Grant Recipients, May 15, 2026

We welcomed 87 retirees and guests at the annual dinner on May 15, 2026. The 2026 Faculty Grant awardees, and 2026 Alan Wade Family awardees were recognized and had an opportunity to tell us about themselves and their research. This year's awardees are:

Retirees Association Awards

  • Anna Doty - Biological Sciences
  • Franziska Renz - Management of Human Resources and Organization Behavior
  • Adero Willard - Art

Alan Wade Family Awards

  • Frances Furio - Social Work
  • Christine Morris - Criminal Justice

For more information on all the recipients, please see the Retirees Association Faculty Grants page.

A big thanks to Shari Bedker, Event Coordinator, for her work on this event, and to all the individuals and businesses that donated door prizes.

Welcome and Socializing

Evelyn Bradley Owens welcomes guests
  • Evelyn Bradley Owens welcomes guests

Evelyn Bradley Owens welcomes guests
Shirley Vicari, Carol Downing, Patricia Robson, Madonna Barlow
  • Shirley Vicari, Carol Downing, Patricia Robson, Madonna Barlow

Shirley Vicari, Carol Downing, Patricia Robson, Madonna Barlow

Mark Stoner, Tom Griffith
  • Mark Stoner, Tom Griffith

Mark Stoner, Tom Griffith
Kevan Shafizadeh, George Kostyrko, George N. Kostyrko
  • Kevan Shafizadeh, George Kostyrko, George N. Kostyrko

Kevan Shafizadeh, George Kostyrko, George N. Kostyrko
Mary Beth and Bob Metcalf
  • Mary Beth and Bob Metcalf

Mary Beth and Bob Metcalf
Camilla Sahm, Kem Gravenberg, Martha Reyes
  • Camilla Sahm, Kem Gravenberg, Martha Reyes

Camilla Sahm, Kem Gravenberg, Martha Reyes
Robyn Nelson, Sylvia Navari, Juanita Barrena, Fred Baldini, Ted Lascher
  • Robyn Nelson, Sylvia Navari, Juanita Barrena, Fred Baldini, Ted Lascher

Robyn Nelson, Sylvia Navari, Juanita Barrena, Fred Baldini, Ted Lascher
Juanita Barrena (background), Linda Flores-Nolasco, Elvia Garcia, Gina Curry (foreground)
  • Juanita Barrena (background), Linda Flores-Nolasco, Elvia Garcia, Gina Curry (foreground)

Juanita Barrena (background), Linda Flores-Nolasco, Elvia Garcia, Gina Curry (foreground)
Kevin Barnett, Janice Hayden, Mario Ruiz
  • Kevin Barnett, Janice Hayden, Mario Ruiz

Kevin Barnett, Janice Hayden, Mario Ruiz
Amy Kautzman, Rebekah Rabiroff
  • Amy Kautzman, Rebekah Rabiroff

Amy Kautzman, Rebekah Rabiroff
Madonna Barlow, Christine Kellerman
  • Madonna Barlow, Christine Kellerman

Madonna Barlow, Christine Kellerman
RA President Sue Holl, Event Coordinator Shari Bedker
  • RA President Sue Holl, Event Coordinator Shari Bedker

RA President Sue Holl, Event Coordinator Shari Bedker
Wide shot of the room and attendees
  • Wide shot of the room and attendees

Wide shot of the room and attendees

Wide shot of the room and attendees
  • Wide shot of the room and attendees

Wide shot of the room and attendees

Dining and Visiting...

Lining up for the buffet
  • Lining up for the buffet

Lining up for the buffet
Carl Kelley, Christine Kellerman, Robin & Fred Baldini, Robert Pieretti, Christine Morse, Milo Fitch
  • Carl Kelley, Christine Kellerman, Robin & Fred Baldini, Robert Pieretti, Christine Morse, Milo Fitch

Carl Kelley, Christine Kellerman, Robin & Fred Baldini, Robert Pieretti, Christine Morse, Milo Fitch
Franzeska Renz, John Vogel, Joe Sheley, Liz Posner, Ted Lascher, Cindy Colinge, (Sue Holl-not at table), Kristen Tudor ),
  • Franzeska Renz, John Vogel, Joe Sheley, Liz Posner, Ted Lascher, Cindy Colinge, (Sue Holl- not at table), Kristen Tudor

Franzeska Renz, John Vogel, Joe Sheley, Liz Posner, Ted Lascher, Cindy Colinge, (Sue Holl- not at table), Kristen Tudor

Juanita Barrena. Sylvia Navari, Shannon Datwyler, Anna Doty, Mary Beth and Bob Metcalf
  • Juanita Barrena. Sylvia Navari, Shannon Datwyler, Anna Doty, Mary Beth and Bob Metcalf

Juanita Barrena. Sylvia Navari, Shannon Datwyler, Anna Doty, Mary Beth and Bob Metcalf
Tom Griffith, Carole Barnes, Adero Willard, David and Sheree Meyer, Carolyn Gibbs, Shawna Malvini Redden, Mark Stoner
  • Tom Griffith, Carole Barnes, Adero Willard, David and Sheree Meyer, Carolyn Gibbs, Shawna Malvini Redden, Mark Stoner

Tom Griffith, Carole Barnes, Adero Willard, David and Sheree Meyer, Carolyn Gibbs, Shawna Malvini Redden, Mark Stoner
Ben Fell, Robyn Nelson, Sue McGinty, Deborah Seiler
  • Ben Fell, Robyn Nelson, Sue McGinty, Deborah Seiler

Ben Fell, Robyn Nelson, Sue McGinty, Deborah Seiler

From L: George N. Kostyrko, Thomas Whitcher, Kevan Shafizadeh, Ziba Mashreghi, Jaime White, George J. Kostyrko
  • From L: George N. Kostyrko, Thomas Whitcher, Kevan Shafizadeh, Ziba Mashreghi, Jaime White, George J. Kostyrko

From L: George N. Kostyrko, Thomas Whitcher, Kevan Shafizadeh, Ziba Mashreghi, Jaime White, George J. Kostyrko
Ruth Krabacher, Tom Krabacher, Roy Dixon, Laurice Young, Evelyn Bradley-Owens, Paul & Lillie Noble, Rob Broadhurst
  • Ruth Krabacher, Tom Krabacher, Roy Dixon, Laurice Young, Evelyn Bradley-Owens, Paul & Lillie Noble, Rob Broadhurst

Ruth Krabacher, Tom Krabacher, Roy Dixon, Laurice Young, Evelyn Bradley-Owens, Paul & Lillie Noble, Rob Broadhurst
Scott Farrand, Mark Marsh, Judith Ng, Fredi and Sybil Jakob, Edward Gibson, Michael Bossert
  • Scott Farrand, Mark Marsh, Judith Ng, Fredi and Sybil Jakob, Edward Gibson, Michael Bossert

Scott Farrand, Mark Marsh, Judith Ng, Fredi and Sybil Jakob, Edward Gibson, Michael Bossert
From L: Janice Hayden, Shirley Vicari, Carol Downing, Camellia Sahm, Nancy Fox, Kem Gravenberg, Ken Barnett, Mario Ruiz
  • From Left: Janice Hayden, Shirley Vicari, Carol Downing, Camellia Sahm, Nancy Fox, Kem Gravenberg, Ken Barnett, Mario Ruiz

From Left: Janice Hayden, Shirley Vicari, Carol Downing, Camellia Sahm, Nancy Fox, Kem Gravenberg, Ken Barnett, Mario Ruiz
Patricia Robson, Madonna Barlow, Gina Curry, Camellia Sahm, Shari Bedker, Martha Reyes, Linda Flores-Nolasco, Elvia Garcia
  • Patricia Robson, Madonna Barlow, Gina Curry, Camellia Sahm, Shari Bedker, Martha Reyes, Linda Flores-Nolasco, Elvia Garcia

Patricia Robson, Madonna Barlow, Gina Curry, Camellia Sahm, Shari Bedker, Martha Reyes, Linda Flores-Nolasco, Elvia Garcia

Jennifer Navarro, Rebeka Rabiroff, Nebrisa Fish, Tess Dyer, Ken Montgomery, Richard Sonne, Jennifer Sonne
  • Jennifer Navarro, Rebeka Rabiroff, Nebrisa Fish, Tess Dyer, Ken Montgomery, Richard Sonne, Jennifer Sonne

Jennifer Navarro, Rebeka Rabiroff, Nebrisa Fish, Tess Dyer, Ken Montgomery, Richard Sonne, Jennifer Sonne

Amy Kautzman, Kim Nadler, De-Laine Cyrenne, Chris and Kimberly Biddle, Lynn and Stefan Sanborn
  • Amy Kautzman, Kim Nadler, De-Laine Cyrenne, Chris and Kimberly Biddle, Lynn and Stefan Sanborn

Amy Kautzman, Kim Nadler, De-Laine Cyrenne, Chris and Kimberly Biddle, Lynn and Stefan Sanborn

Catering crew
  • Catering crew

Catering crew

Honoring Faculty Grant and Alan Wade Award Recipients

Recipient Ann Doty receiving her award from RA President Sue Holl
  • Faculty Grant
  • Recipient Ann Doty receiving her award from RA President Sue Holl

Faculty Grant; Recipient Ann Doty receiving her award from RA President Sue Holl
Recipient Franziska Renz receiving her award from RA President Sue Holl
  • Faculty Grant
  • Recipient Franziska Renz receiving her award from RA President Sue Holl

Faculty Grant; Recipient Franziska Renz receiving her award from RA President Sue Holl
Recipient Adero Willard receiving their award from RA President Sue Holl
  • Faculty Grant
  • Recipient Adero Willard receiving their award from RA President Sue Holl

Faculty Grant; Recipient Adero Willard receiving their award from RA President Sue Holl
Recipient Christine Morse receiving her award from RA President Sue Holl
  • Alan Wade Award
  • Recipient Christine Morse receiving her award from RA President Sue Holl

Alan Wade Award ; Recipient Christine Morse receiving her award from RA President Sue Holl
Recipient Frances Furio was unable to attend.
  • Alan Wade Award
  • Recipient Frances Furio was unable to attend.

Alan Wade Award ; Recipient Frances Furio was unable to attend.

Door prizes and drawing

The door prize table
  • The door prize table

The door prize table

The door prize table
  • The door prize table

The door prize table
Event coordinator Shari Bedker, Evelyn Bradley-Owens and Mark Stoner hand out door prizes
  • Event coordinator Shari Bedker, Evelyn Bradley-Owens and Mark Stoner hand out door prizes

Event coordinator Shari Bedker, Evelyn Bradley-Owens and Mark Stoner hand out door prizes
Gina Curry with her gift basket
  • Gina Curry with her gift basket

Gina Curry with her gift basket

Liz Posner with her prize
  • Liz Posner with her prize

Liz Posner with her prize
Fred Baldini with his gift basket
  • Fred Baldini with his gift basket

Fred Baldini with his gift basket
Juanita Barrena with her prize
  • Juanita Barrena with her prize

Juanita Barrena with her prize

Kem Gravenberg with her prize
  • Kem Gravenberg with her prize

Kem Gravenberg with her prize