Laura Duran Wins College of Science Staff Excellence Award in HAS

Our warmest congratulations go to Laura Duran who received the College of Science Staff Excellence Award at the annual College of Science Staff Advisory Council (CoSSAC) Annual Staff Brunch/Luncheon held Thursday, April 16, 2026!

Laura was nominated by Dr. Peter Troch, Dr. Laura Condon, and Brittany Ciancarelli on behalf of all HAS faculty and staff for her outstanding contributions to the department. 

CoSSAC organizes and hosts the College of Science Staff Excellence Awards Brunch/Luncheon on behalf of the College of Science Dean's Office each Spring Semester. The event is an opportunity to thank the College of Science staff for all of their work throughout the year.

Joining Laura in the celebration (image below, left) were HAS staff members Angie Boylan (middle) and Cindy Barnett (right).

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Each department is responsible for having their own own set of criteria when selecting an individual for this award. Some examples include:

• The individual performs extra duties substantially beyond those normally assigned
• The individual performs other roles when the department is short-staffed
• The individual volunteers to serve on a department or University committee and contributes to its success
• The individual has developed new work methods that reduce waste or stretch resources
• The individual makes creative suggestions that save the department time and money
• The individual provides services to others that are beyond assigned responsibilities

We are so pleased that Laura Duran has been recognized for this award! Well done, Laura!