"Every one of you makes a special contribution to the research and collegiality of the community we treasure here," said HSPH Dean Barry Bloom, who marked his fifth anniversary at the School.

Especially honored for their long-term service were Andrew Spielman, professor of tropical public health in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases (44 years); William Mahoney, assistant director, Servers and Network Services, Information Technology (35 years); and Linda Fox, administrator, Exposure, Epidemiology, and Risk Program in the Department of Environmental Health (35 years).

Honorees received the following items in recognition of their work: engraved watches (25 years or more of service); crystal globes (20 years); clocks (15 years); pencil-and-pen sets (10 years); and HSPH mugs and calculators (five years).

The Deanna Paquet Jazz Quartet–named for its lead singer, who is also a staff member in Academic Affairs–performed several songs, including a special rendition of "Baby, You Got what It Takes," cleverly rewritten with lyrics to reflect HSPH. The original song was written by Clyde Otis and Murray Stein and sung by Dinah Washington and Brook Brenton.

The event was coordinated by the Schoolwide Events Committee.