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SLU Employees Honored at Presidential Service Awards

11/12/2024

A breakfast ceremony took place Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Wool Ballrooms at the Busch Student Center. At the ceremony, SLU saluted employees who have been at SLU for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years. 

SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., addressed the crowd at the 2024 Presidential Service Awards. Pestello was one the group being honored in recognition of his eight years of service at SLU. Photo by Joe Barker. 

SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., addresses the crowd at the 2024 Presidential Service Awards. Pestello was among the employees honored for their many years of service to SLU.  Photo by Joe Barker. 

SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., honored for his 10 years of service, praised the group for their commitment and dedication to SLU. Pestello noted that the people in the room had combined for nearly 5,000 years of service to the University.

During the annual event, Fran Pestello, Ph.D., was also acknowledged for supporting the University for the past decade in numerous capacities, including as an adjunct professor of sociology and anthropology. 

The event also featured remarks from honorees Eric Anderson, assistant vice president of student wellness; Stephen Schmitt, interim executive director of the School of Medicine Grant Operations and Karla D. Scott, Ph.D., associate chair of communication. The three shared a common sentiment and praised SLU鈥檚 commitment to the Jesuit mission as a reason for their long tenure at the University. 

45 Years of Service 

40 Years of Service 

35 Years of Service 

30 Years of Service 

Eric Anderson addressed attendees at the 2024 Presidential Service Awards. Anderson has been at SLU for 25 years. Photo by Joe Barker.

Eric Anderson addressed attendees at the 2024 Presidential Service Awards. Anderson has been at SLU for 25 years. Photo by Joe Barker.

25 Years of Service 

20 Years of Service 

Stephen Schmidt addressed the crowd at the 2024 Presidential Service Awards. Schmidt has been with SLU for 30 years. Photo by Joe Barker.

Stephen Schmidt addressed the crowd at the 2024 Presidential Service Awards. Schmidt has been with SLU for 30 years. Photo by Joe Barker.

15 Years of Service 

Karla Scott, Ph.D., speaks at the 2024 Presidential Service Awards on Thursday, Nov. 7. Scott was recognized for 30 years at SLU. Photo by Joe Barker.

Karla Scott, Ph.D., spoke at the 2024 Presidential Service Awards on Thursday, Nov. 7. Scott was recognized for 30 years at SLU. Photo by Joe Barker.

10 Years of Service