We celebrate the talent and dedication of all regular employees who complete intervals of five calendar years of service, calculated on consolidated or continuous regular employment with a service award. During the Celebration of Service each fall, employees may pick up their award.
Regardless of whether you are celebrating your fifth year or sixth decade, your work matters to our students and to countless communities. Thank you for your tireless dedication to advancing the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's comprehensive, land-grant mission. And congratulations to each of you on achieving this significant milestone.
— Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett
2025 Recipients
886 employees are being honored for achieving a five-year service milestone. Thanks to all for your service!
Celebration of Service
Friday, October 3, 2025
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln hosted its annual Celebration of Service on Oct. 3, honoring nearly 900 employees who achieved five-year service milestones. The event, held at the Coliseum, reflected the university’s deep appreciation for the dedication of its faculty and staff.
Video of the entire 2025 Celebration of Service
Major Milestones
60 Years
Bing Chen, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Jerald Varner, Electrical & Computer Engineering
50 Years
David Aiken, Agricultural Economics
David Boxler, NE Ext Engagement Zone 3
Carl Carlson, Panhandle Research & Extension Center
Harvey Perlman, College of Law
Donald Puckett, UO Custodial Services
45 Years
Barbara Berg, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Susan Budler, UO Landscape Services
Karen Griffin, Office of the Chancellor
Raymond Hames, School of Global Integrative Studies
Dean Krull, Agronomy & Horticulture
Larita Lang, School of Computing
Joan Sampson, Payroll Services
Rosalee Swartz, Agricultural Economics