Stonehill College’s Gaudete Medal is given each year to faculty and staff who have served the campus community for 20 years. First awarded in 1983 and designed by artist Enrico Manfrini, the medal is presented annually during Advent. The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday,” after the Latin phrase “Gaudete in Domino Semper,” meaning “Rejoice in the Lord Always.” The saying is included in the opening of the liturgy held on this day.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees for achieving two decades of dedicated service!

2024 Gaudete Medal Recipients

Sarah F. Gracombe, Professor of English

Pamela Kelley, Associate Professor of Criminology

Gregory Maniero, Professor of Biology

Kathleen McNamara, Instructor of Education

Monique Myers, Associate Professor of Communication

Rev. George Piggford, C.S.C., Professor of English

Christopher Poirier, Professor of Psychology

Valerie Robertson, Professor of Practice in Dance

Mark Tufts, Director of Network Services