Alumni Association University Service Citation
Recognizing alumni and friends of the university for their service to ESU
The ESU Alumni Association’s University Service Citation Award recognizes alumni and friends of the University who have made unique and significant contributions to the University, its students and staff members.
Nomination Form
Go here to fill out the nomination form online. Please note: the deadline for submissions is Dec. 1.
Beth Paladino
Beth (Lewis) Paladino’s dedication to Emporia State is so deeply rooted she routinely traveled about 900 miles from her home in Royal Oak, Michigan, to attend on-campus meetings.
Nick and Jan Laurent
Emporians Nick and Jan Laurent’s passion for building community and helping ESU students found outlets through philanthropy and hands-on learning experiences.
Mark Schreiber
Mark Schreiber of Emporia makes time to stay involved on campus and in the community. Schreiber graduated in 1978 with a BS in biology and in 1981 with an MS, also in biology.
Marvin Tajchman
Loyalty to Emporia State University is almost engrained in Emporian Marvin Tajchman’s DNA. Tajchman, who graduated from ESU in 1974 with a BSB in business administration, retired in 2018 after a 46-year career at Tyson Fresh Meats.