SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Evangel University family gathered for a delightful Christmas celebration on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in the Crusader Dining Hall. Members of the faculty, staff, retirees and spouses enjoyed the music, fellowship and an amazing buffet dinner.
A highlight of the annual event is when President Carol Taylor and members of her leadership team give special recognition to individual employees for their years of service. Thirty employees were honored this year with service awards for milestone anniversaries — each received a certificate and a gift of appreciation.
The senior member of this group is Jerry Owens, associate professor of business and economics.
Jerry has been a member of the faculty for more than 35 years and is quick to point out, “I have been at Evangel long enough that some of my current students are children of my previous students.”
Pictured below are this year’s honorees (CLICK TO ENLARGE):