January 2008 Outstanding Staff Member

Donna Furina

Saint Peter’s College is pleased to announce that the recipient of the January 2008 Outstanding Staff Service Award is Donna Furina, Secretary III.

Donna Furina (center) is congratulated by Dr. Eileen Poinai (left) and President Eugene J. Cornacchia (right)

Donna’s Story at SPC

Donna began her career at Saint Peter’s College in October of 2000 as a full time Secretary II in the Center for Personal Development. She was promoted to Secretary III in Student Affairs in September of 2003, her current position.

What SPC Loves About Donna

Donna exemplifies the “magis” in all that she does, providing “one-stop cura personalis” to every member of the College Community and to the public. Excellence and professionalism describe every aspect of her work.

Ask Donna to do something and you can be confident that it will be done, it will be done on time, and it will be done right. Talented, creative, responsible, cooperative, team player - all apply to Donna in large measures.

Donna is a dedicated employee who really cares about SPC, its students and her co-workers. She is very efficient in all that she does.

What Donna Loves About SPC

Donna loves the genuine interest and concern faculty and staff have for students and their success. She likes the camaraderie among employees and students, the family-type atmosphere, and especially her co-workers.

Donna After Hours

Donna likes to shop – for anything and everybody. She likes to walk and enjoy the sites. She likes to travel and appreciate the new experiences travel brings. Donna enjoys being with her family but since her children are “on their own” she doesn’t see them as much as she would like.

Donna’s Wishes for SPC

Donna wishes to see the College continue to grow and prosper – in all areas. She is looking forward to the construction of the new Student Center. And, in the not too distant future she would hope to see additional undergraduate majors as well as added graduate majors offered for evening students.