Long-Service Recognition
Congratulations to Yale staff members who are celebrating milestone service anniversaries from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
View photos from the 2024 Long-Service Dinner on May 13.
Long-Service Recognition Yearbook
The 2024 Long-Service Recognition Yearbook (PDF) contains photos of honorees celebrating 25 to 50 years, in five-year increments. Honorees with anniversary milestones of 45 years and greater have stories or quotes that accompany their photos.
Long-Service Recognition Videos
The video features and celebrates the longest-serving staff members at Yale (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024). This year, we celebrate our two 50-year honorees: William “Bill” Dobbie and Howard Gilbert.
To learn more about Long-Service Recognition, visit the Staff Service Recognition Program page.
2024 Long Service Recognition Photos
Beautifully decorated tables evoke the spirit of celebration in Commons Dining Hall at the Schwarzman Center.
Commons Dining Hall looks magical as it awaits the arrival of this year's honorees and guests.
Honorees pose for a photo during the cocktail hour.
Scott Frances, Heidi Richard, and Alfonsina Squeglia are enjoying the cocktail hour in The Well before the dinner.
35-year honoree Michael Fanara and his guest pause to capture the moment.
Aida Rodriguez and her guest are all smiles for the celebration of her 30-year milestone.
Honorees and guests enjoy time together before the Long-Service Recognition ceremony begins.
Terry Reese celebrates her 25-year milestone with loved ones.
Hospitality honorees Lena Peter-Cummings, Jeffrey Arico, and Sally Notarino (pictured left to right) celebrate their milestone anniversaries together.
Honorees looking through the Long-Service Recognition yearbook.
Everyone takes their seats as the Long-Service Recognition ceremony begins.
President Salovey gives the welcome address to kick off the Long-Service Recognition ceremony.
50-year honoree Howard Gilbert watches his tribute video on the jumbo screen.
Honorees celebrating their milestone anniversaries with applause from the crowd.
More applause for the honorees as they celebrate their milestone anniversaries.
President Salovey mingles with honorees and guests at the dinner.