San Jose State University will host the 20th Annual Faculty Service Recognition and Awards Luncheon Thursday, March 21, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Diaz Compean Student Union Ballroom. Ticket sales will end on Tuesday, March 12. Please visit the event website to purchase tickets.

During the celebratory event, four exemplary educators will be recognized with the 2018-2019 Faculty Awards along with more than 115 faculty who have reached milestones of service for 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years.

The four distinguished faculty members are selected for noteworthy achievement in teaching, scholarship and service. Read more about each recipient:

President’s Scholar: Jan English-Lueck, Department of Anthropology

Outstanding Professor: Susan Verducci, Department of Humanities

Outstanding Lecturer: Melody Esfandiari, Department of Chemistry

Distinguished Service: Jonathan Roth, Department of History