Honorees celebrating 50 and 45 years of service
Recognizing the longest-serving staff members at Yale (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026), this year, we celebrate four 50-year honorees and seven 45-year honorees, representing many different departments.
Congratulations to Yale staff members celebrating milestone service anniversaries from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
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8,565
Years of service to the university.
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293
Number of employees celebrating a milestone anniversary.
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1976
Earliest service year celebrated by our 50-year honorees.
Honorees celebrating 50 and 45 years of service
This video features and celebrates some of the longest-serving staff members at Yale.
To learn more about Long Service Recognition, visit the Staff Service Recognition Program page.
Long Service Recognition Yearbook
The 2026 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 biographies accompanying their photos.
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Honoree Deborah Stanley-McAulay is greeted by guests while arriving at the Long-Service Recognition Dinner, sharing a joyful moment of celebration.
Brenda Fisser and her guest are all smiles to celebrate her 35-year milestone.
Guests connect with Handsome Dan before the ceremony begins.
25-year honoree Naomi Panza and her guest pose for a photo together.
Michael Cicarella, 30-year honoree, with Handsome Dan during the cocktail hour.
Honorees and guests enjoy time together before the Long-Service Recognition ceremony begins.
Table settings and floral arrangements welcomed guests to Long-Service Recognition Dinner.
Honorees, guests, and senior leaders gather in Commons to hear remarks celebrating years of service, dedication, and impact across the Yale community.
Honorees and guests watch the evening’s tribute video during the dinner.
Brian Funaro, 30-year honoree, cheering honorees on with applause.
40-year honoree, Dawn Landino, strikes a pose as she celebrates at the event.
Honorees stand to be recognized for their years of service.
A guest captures a special moment during the dinner.
Honorees connect with colleagues from across the university, celebrating their experiences over the years.
Stephen Senick (50-year honoree) and Shirley Brockington (45-year honoree) watch the evening’s tribute video.
50-year honoree William Felder after viewing the tribute video and receiving applause in recognition of his years of service.