Hartwick College Honors Employees with Quinquennial Celebration

ONEONTA—Elizabeth “Betty” Powell ‘82, associate director of athletics, director of compliance and senior woman administrator, after 55 years of service to Hartwick College, stood to a standing ovation during this year’s Quinquennial Awards Celebration.

Held Tuesday, April 29 in the Celebration Room of Shineman Chapel House, the ceremony recognized 50 dedicated faculty and staff for reaching milestone anniversaries in their careers at Hartwick, officials said in a press release issued Monday, May 5.

For Powell, the longest-serving honoree of the day, the moment was both moving and meaningful.

“It was a wonderful celebration and sharing it with others being recognized made it even more special,” Powell said. “It was very emotional for me because whatever I’ve been able to accomplish could not have been possible without the help and support of so many amazing people inside and outside of athletics, as well as my family. In some ways, I feel like this was a way to recognize everyone who helped me along the way.”

Hartwick College President James Mullen reflected on the lasting impact of Hartwick’s employees and the power of community.