Steven Lazarus, promoted

Faculty Promotions: Steven Lazarus, department of marine and environmental systems, College of Engineering—to professor; Vanessa Edkins, School of Psychology, College of Psychology and Liberal Arts—to associate professor

Faculty Retirements:
After 23 years: Ballard “Mike” Barker, associate professor and director of external programs, College of Aeronautics; After 21 years: Marcia Denius, assistant professor, Department of Humanities and Communication; After 10 years: Gerald Marin, professor, Department of Computer Sciences

New Hires: Lilly Mumby and Katherine Lunderman, SUB Café; James Aulicino, Facilities; and Larry Turner, Extended Studies Site, Huntsville, Ala. Staff Promotions: Philina Richardson, Evans Library; Katrianna King, Information Technology