Employee Awards

35 Years of Service: David Faehner

   Employee Awards | Posted on February 22, 2021
David Faehner is not only the vice president for University Advancement he is a consummate storyteller, a New York storyteller. And as a colleague adds, “This means that the story is bigger than life. It’s glitzy. It’s glamorous.... read more

35 Years of Service: Frances Faehner

   Employee Awards | Posted on February 22, 2021
For the past 35 years, Frances Mae Faehner has been a powerful presence on the campus of Andrews University. Her career at Andrews University started in 1985 as the dean of women in Lamson Hall—and the affectionate name,... read more

35 Years of Service: Cynthia Helms

   Employee Awards | Posted on February 22, 2021
Cynthia Helms has served the Seventh-day Adventist Church for 50 years on three continents—Asia, Africa and North America. The last 35 years were spent as a reference librarian at Andrews University in progressively demanding positions. She retired as... read more

35 Years of Service: Glenn Russell

   Employee Awards | Posted on February 22, 2021
From his time as a religion teacher at Andrews Academy to his current tenure as chair of the Department of Religion & Biblical Languages, Glenn Russell’s “passion for mission, deep love for Jesus, dedication to students and fun... read more

35 Years of Service: Randall Younker

   Employee Awards | Posted on February 22, 2021
Randy Younker is an outstanding archaeologist, researcher and communicator, whose contribution to the illumination of biblical backgrounds and history is internationally well known among scholars and many others. He has continued and expanded the work of the Siegfried... read more

40 Years of Service: Oystein LaBianca

   Employee Awards | Posted on February 22, 2021
Øystein (Sten) LaBianca is known internationally because of his leadership in introducing anthropological approaches to the archaeology of the biblical world. When he became chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences in 1983, he made experiential learning a... read more

40 Years of Service: Rhonda Root

   Employee Awards | Posted on February 22, 2021
Since joining the faculty of Andrews University in 1979, Rhonda Root has worked in many capacities: as adjunct professor in both the Department of Art, Art History & Design and in the School of Education, and as a... read more

45 Years of Service: Jeannie Wolfer

   Employee Awards | Posted on February 22, 2021
I have valued my time working with Jeannie Wolfer. She has so much knowledge and wisdom as an advisor and certification officer. Jeannie works hard to keep her knowledge current with the state and North American Division and... read more