Black Hills State University celebrated 11 retiring faculty and staff members during the Retiree Reception held on campus Thursday, April 27. Altogether, this year’s retirees gave approximately 201 years of service to the University and the South Dakota Board of Regents.
“To all our retirees who we are honoring, thank you for all that you've given to BH and especially all you've given to our students,” said BHSU President Laurie S. Nichols. “It's noteworthy. We appreciate it so much and we wish you all the happiness in your retirement years.”
Retirees recognized included:
Greg Brenner, groundskeeper – 6.47 years of service
David Crawford, professor of accounting – 14 years of services
Brian Eberhard, associate professor of education – 7.75 years of service
Richard Eberlein, software developer – 20.22 years of service
Jodi Gabriel, program assistant I – 25.76 years of service
Bert Juhrend, professor of theatre – 18.85 years of service
Jean Osborn, program assistant I – 10.55 years or service
Phil Pesheck, director of public safety – 11.75 years of service
Betsy Silva, dean of the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences – 30.85 years of service
Tony Silva, athletic trainer and instructor of physical education – 30.80 years of service
Tracey Steinbach, support services analyst - 24.22 years of service
Retiring staff & faculty with 20 or more years of service were given special recognition for their long-term dedication with a complimentary lifetime activity certificate for admission to BHSU events.