NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University recognized several individuals for years of service to the school during the annual Fall Faculty Institute Aug. 10. The Faculty Institute marks the beginning of on-call week for faculty, a week of networking and professional development and an opportunity to honor faculty and staff for service to the university.
Recognized for 25 years at NSU were Charlotte Grayson, Rafiqul Islam, Leslie Gruesbeck, Daphne Delphin, Frances Welch, Kent Hare, Tammy Curtis, Becky Farmer, Alan Pasch, Melissa Aldredge, Ahmad Darvish and Alexei Muravitsky.

Recognized for 25 years of service to NSU were, from left, Melissa Aldredge, Charlotte Grayson, Rafiqul Islam, Leslie Gruesbeck, Tammy Curtis, Becky Farmer, Frances Welch and Alexei Muravitsky.
Recognized for 30 years were Richard DeVault, Elizabeth Holloway, Terrie Sanders, Lyle Miller and Patrice Moulton.

Recognized for 30 years of service to NSU were, from left, Patrice Moulton, Terrie Sanders and Richard DeVault.
David West and Ben Rushing were recognized for 35 years of service.

Ben Rushing was recognized for 35 years of service to the university.
Annette Greathouse was recognized for 40 years of service.
John Carter was recognized for 45 years of service.

John Carter was recognized for 45 years of service.
Dr. Hiram “Pete” Gregory, NSU’s longest-serving employee, was recognized for 65 years of service to NSU.

Dr. Hiram “Pete” Gregory got a standing ovation when he was recognized for 65 years of service to NSU. Dr. Gregory began teaching at NSU in 1961 and is believed to be NSU’s longest-serving employee.
Faculty institute also included the introduction of nearly 40 new faculty members and additions to the NSU staff.

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