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Diversity Certificate Recipients


Simon Chua, Linda Lancaster, Dawn McFeeters, Emily Ironside, Rose King, Linda McCleland, Stephanie Haase, Elizabeth Bruhn, Debbie Power, Beverly A. Bartz, Stacey Doran, Rosa J. Edwards

On November 20, 2008, 12 employees earned their Diversity Certificates. Pictured back row from left to right: Simon Chua, University Housing; Linda Lancaster, University Housing; Dawn McFeeters, University Housing; Emily Ironside, International Students and Scholars; Rose King, University Housing; front row: Linda McCleland, University Housing; Stephanie Haase, University Housing; Elizabeth Bruhn, University Housing; Debbie Power, University Housing. Not pictured: Beverly A. Bartz, University Housing; Stacey Doran, Arkansas Union; Rosa J. Edwards, Office of Student Involvement & Leadership

Simon Chua, Linda Lancaster, Dawn McFeeters, Emily Ironside, Rose King, Linda McCleland, Stephanie Haase, Elizabeth Bruhn, Debbie Power, Beverly A. Bartz, Stacey Doran, Rosa J. Edwards


Evelyn Fuller, Marsha Norvell, Jason McDonald, Leah Samour, Lynne Williams, Lioneld Jordan, Jason Campbell

On June 20, 2008, seven University of Arkansas employees earned their diversity certificates. Pictured from left to right, front to back, are Evelyn Fuller with Student Development, Marsha Norvell with Student Affairs, Jason McDonald with the Alumni Association, Leah Samour with Student Development, Lynne Williams with Student Affairs, and Lioneld Jordan with Facilities Management. Jason Campbell with Student Development, not pictured, also earned his certificate.

Evelyn Fuller, Marsha Norvell, Jason McDonald, Leah Samour, Lynne Williams, Lioneld Jordan


Jean Oden, Carrie May Sparks, Kirk Deffebaugh, Paula Garvin, Justin Davis, Otis Cummings, Russell Behr, Gina Ervin, Sophia Fowler, Anthony McAdoo, Sylvia Scott, John Jenkins, James Pate, Elizabeth Smith, Carol Altom, Debbie Clark, Jerrid Freeman, and Erika Gamboa

On February 8, 2008, 18 University of Arkansas employees earned diversity certificates. In the photo, from left to right, front to back, those recipients are Jean Oden with Student Involvement and Leadership, Carrie May Sparks with the Registrar's Office; Kirk Deffebaugh, Paula Garvin, Justin Davis, Otis Cummings, and Russell Behr with Facilities Management; Gina Ervin with Student Development, Sophia Fowler with the College of Agriculture, Anthony McAdoo with the Alumni Association, Sylvia Scott with Student Affairs; John Jenkins, and James Pate with Facilities Management; and Elizabeth Smith with Student Development. Those not pictured but who earned their certificates were Carol Altom with Student Development, Debbie Clark with the Alumni Association, and Jerrid Freeman with Student Affairs, and Erika Gamboa with Student Development.

Jean Oden, Carrie May Sparks, Kirk Deffebaugh, Paula Garvin, Justin Davis, Otis Cummings, Russell Behr, Gina Ervin, Sophia Fowler, Anthony McAdoo, Sylvia Scott, John Jenkins, James Pate, Elizabeth Smith


Dison Kalio, Kathy Thielen, Ashley Tull, Bill Oliver, Michael Seals, Anthony Taylor, Thomas Baker, Barbara Fincher, Linda Campbell, Barbara John, Marvena Rust, Wanda Tackett, and Takama Statton-Brooks

On Monday, October 22, 2007, 13 more recipients earned their Diversity Certificates. Of these 13 recipients. four departments are represented. The first University of Arkansas administrator, Ashley Tull, also received his certificate. From left to right, back to front, the recipients are Dison Kalio with Facilities Management, Kathy Thielen with Housing, Ashley Tull, Associate Dean of Students, Bill Oliver with Pre-College Programs, Michael Seals with Housing, Anthony Taylor with Facilities Management, Thomas Baker with Facilities Management, Barbara Fincher with Housing, Linda Campbell with Housing, Barbara John with Housing, Marvena Rust with Housing, and Wanda Tackett with Housing. Not pictured but also receiving her Diversity Certificate is Takama Statton-Brooks with Housing.

Dison Kalio, Kathy Thielen, Ashley Tull, Bill Oliver, Michael Seals, Anthony Taylor, Thomas Baker, Barbara Fincher, Linda Campbell, Barbara John, Marvena Rust, and Wanda Tackett


William Richards, Jeff Puckett, Juanita Muckleroy, Bill Kearney, Mark Crates, Audrey Deffebaugh, Nancy Aufleger, Jean Mitchell, Micheala Hensley, Carolyn Fugit, and Robert Brusberg

On Thursday, June 28, 2007, 11 Diversity Certificate Recipients were recognized for completing their requirements. Of these 11 recipients, three different departments were represented. From left to right, back to front, the recipients are William Richards of Facilities Management, Jeff Puckett of Facilities Management, Juanita Muckleroy with the Arkansas Union, Bill Kearney of Facilities Management, Mark Crates of Facilities Management, Audrey Deffebaugh of Facilities Management, Nancy Aufleger of Facilities Management, Jean Mitchell with the Registrar’s office, Micheala Hensley of Facilities Management, and Carolyn Fugit of Facilities Management. Not pictured is Robert Brusberg of Facilities Management.

William Richards, Jeff Puckett, Juanita Muckleroy, Bill Kearney, Mark Crates, Audrey Deffebaugh, Nancy Aufleger, Jean Mitchell, Micheala Hensley, and Carolyn Fugit


Sandra Thornburg, Carolyn Hicks, Theresa Sims, Robert Allen, Patricia Leming, Patrick Murphy, Christina Higgins, Kristi Funderburg, and Teresa Haven

On Monday, January 29, Human Resources recognized nine Diversity Certificate recipients in the Connections Lounge of the Arkansas Union at 3:00 p.m. These nine Diversity Certificate recipients join the ranks of 19 other members of the University community that have earned their certificates, which totals 28 since April of 2006. Those being recognized on January 29 represent three different departments on campus: Sandra Thornburg, Carolyn Hicks, Theresa Sims, Robert Allen, Patricia Leming, and Patrick Murphy with Facilities Management; Christina Higgins and Kristi Funderburg with Alumni; and Teresa Haven with the Center for Students with Disabilities.

Sandra Thornburg, Carolyn Hicks, Theresa Sims, Robert Allen, Patricia Leming, Patrick Murphy, Christina Higgins, Kristi Funderburg, and Teresa Haven


Anita Taffner, Chris Shapley, and Maria Gonzalez

Three more Facilities Management employees have completed their requirements for diversity certificates and were presented with those certificates in the Connections Lounge of the Arkansas Union on December 15, 2006. Chris Shapley, Maria Gonzalez, and Anita Taffner received their certificates at this ceremony. Congratulations Chris, Maria, and Anita, and thank you for your commitment to diversity.

Anita Taffner, Chris Shapley, and Maria Gonzalez 


Judy Kendrick, Cat Hopkins, Frankie Rhudy, Shirley Claypool, Patty Eckman, Sharon Davis, Felisha Perrodin, Karen Barker, and Kent Perrodin

Ten Housing employees completed requirements for their diversity certificates and were presented with those certificates at Futrall Hall on September 28, 2006. Karen Barker, Felisha Perrodin, Judy Kendrick, Cat Hopkins, Kent Perrodin, Frankie Rhudy, Patty Eckman, Shirley Claypool, Sharon Davis, and Carla Gray received their certificates at this ceremony. Thank you and congratulations, Karen, Felisha, Judy, Cat, Kent, Frankie, Patty, Shirley, Sharon, and Carla.

Judy Kendrick, Cat Hopkins, Frankie Rhudy, Shirley Claypool, Patty Eckman, Sharon
        Davis, Felisha Perrodin, Karen Barker, and Kent Perrodin


Angela Monts and Melissa Bowen

Alumni staff, Angela Monts and Melissa Bowen, completed their requirements for their diversity certificates and were presented those certificates at the Alumni House on September 22, 2006. Congratulations Angela and Melissa and thank you for your commitment to diversity on campus.

Angela Monts and Melissa Bowen


Sendra French

Facilities Management - July 17, 2006

Sandra French Sendra French, Plant Maintenance Supervisor for Facilities Management, has earned her diversity certificate, and it was presented to her on Wednesday, July 17, 2006 in the Connections Lounge in the Arkansas Union. Sendra’s certificate was the first to be earned for the Division of Finance and Administration, and Dr. Don Pederson, Dr. Barbara Taylor, and Mr. Mike Johnson were there to celebrate this accomplishment. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication and hard work, Sendra.

Donna Shumate and Mary Hires

The first two diversity certificates have been earned by and awarded to Mary Hires of Mullins Library, and Donna Shumate of Housing. Mary’s award was presented to her on May 30, 2006, and Donna’s was presented to her on June 5, 2006. Both of these recipients have put a lot of hard work into learning about diversity, volunteering for community service in order to serve people who are different than they are, and by providing a plan for continued support of the diversity initiative here at the University of Arkansas. Congratulations, Mary and Donna, and thank you.

Donna Shumate - Housing - June 5, 2006
Donna Shumate
Mary Hires - Mullins Library - May 30, 2006
Mary Hires